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Nanaimo Art Gallery is offering three Friday walking tours of Commercial Street led by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Archivist Christine Meutzner, and James Knight. City of Nanaimo.
More info about these and the Gallery's exhibition 'Commercial St.' here: nanaimoartgallery.ca
More info about these and the Gallery's exhibition 'Commercial St.' here: nanaimoartgallery.ca
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Nanaimo Art Gallery is offering three Friday walking tours of Commercial Street led by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Archivist Christine Meutzner, and James Knight. City of Nanaimo.
More info about these and the Gallery's exhibition 'Commercial St.' here: nanaimoartgallery.ca
More info about these and the Gallery's exhibition 'Commercial St.' here: nanaimoartgallery.ca
Curious about Nanaimo Art Gallery's current exhibition, 'Commercial St.', here is artist Samuel Roy-Bois sharing insight into his work: youtu.be/ty2fRfz6oB0
'Commercial St.' is on now until January 4th. Admission is by donation.
'Commercial St.' is on now until January 4th. Admission is by donation.
'Commercial St' Exhibition with Samuel Roy-Bois
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November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Curious about Nanaimo Art Gallery's current exhibition, 'Commercial St.', here is artist Samuel Roy-Bois sharing insight into his work: youtu.be/ty2fRfz6oB0
'Commercial St.' is on now until January 4th. Admission is by donation.
'Commercial St.' is on now until January 4th. Admission is by donation.
Nanaimo's latest exhibition, 'Commercial St.', with artist Samuel Roy-Bois, will open on October 25th.
Join us for an opening reception on Oct 24th at 7pm or a film screening and exhibition tour on Oct 25th at 3pm.
All the information here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/c...
Join us for an opening reception on Oct 24th at 7pm or a film screening and exhibition tour on Oct 25th at 3pm.
All the information here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/c...
Commercial St. - Nanaimo Art Gallery
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October 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Nanaimo's latest exhibition, 'Commercial St.', with artist Samuel Roy-Bois, will open on October 25th.
Join us for an opening reception on Oct 24th at 7pm or a film screening and exhibition tour on Oct 25th at 3pm.
All the information here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/c...
Join us for an opening reception on Oct 24th at 7pm or a film screening and exhibition tour on Oct 25th at 3pm.
All the information here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/c...
Nanaimo Art Gallery's Annual General Meeting is coming up on September 23rd at 7 pm. Join us in celebrating a year of creativity, connection, and community at Nanaimo Art Gallery.
Please RSVP here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Please RSVP here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Annual General Meeting - Nanaimo Art Gallery
Join us in celebrating a year of creativity, connection, and community at Nanaimo Art Gallery. We invite all members of the Nanaimo Art Gallery Society to attend our Annual General Meeting, alongside ...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Nanaimo Art Gallery's Annual General Meeting is coming up on September 23rd at 7 pm. Join us in celebrating a year of creativity, connection, and community at Nanaimo Art Gallery.
Please RSVP here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Please RSVP here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
The next Indigenous Artisan Market at Nanaimo Art Gallery is coming up on September 11-13th. Come see what we have to offer!
Thursday, September 11th: 10am – 8pm
Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th: 10am – 5pm
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Thursday, September 11th: 10am – 8pm
Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th: 10am – 5pm
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Indigenous Artisan Market - Nanaimo Art Gallery
Our next Indigenous Artisan Market is coming up on September 11-13th. Featuring work by Adele maskwaiskwew Arseneau, Denny Provost, Happy Mountain Goods, Tal-Glow Skincare, and more! Come by the Galle...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The next Indigenous Artisan Market at Nanaimo Art Gallery is coming up on September 11-13th. Come see what we have to offer!
Thursday, September 11th: 10am – 8pm
Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th: 10am – 5pm
nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Thursday, September 11th: 10am – 8pm
Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th: 10am – 5pm
nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Making Waves: Indigenous Takeover
September 12th, 7pm | $20 per person
Glimpse into the lives of Indigenous creatives who are making waves in our community. More information (and tickets) on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
September 12th, 7pm | $20 per person
Glimpse into the lives of Indigenous creatives who are making waves in our community. More information (and tickets) on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Making Waves: Indigenous Takeover - Nanaimo Art Gallery
Glimpse into the lives of Indigenous creatives who are making waves in our community! Featuring comic artist Gord Hill (Kwakwaka’wakw), visual artist Sonny Assu (Ligwiłda’xw of the Kwakwaka’wakw Natio...
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August 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Making Waves: Indigenous Takeover
September 12th, 7pm | $20 per person
Glimpse into the lives of Indigenous creatives who are making waves in our community. More information (and tickets) on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
September 12th, 7pm | $20 per person
Glimpse into the lives of Indigenous creatives who are making waves in our community. More information (and tickets) on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Read all about 'League Nanaimo', opening this week at the Gallery:
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Nanaimo Art Gallery hosting exhibition that blends sports with art
Featured artist Germaine Koh presents 'League Nanaimo' starting this week
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July 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Read all about 'League Nanaimo', opening this week at the Gallery:
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bailey macabre, Indigenous engagement coordinator for the @nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social, is organizing a monthly Indigenous film series. You can watch a free screening of Rocks at Whiskey Trench by Alanis Obomsawin tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Read the full story: thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/indi...
Read the full story: thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/indi...
July 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
bailey macabre, Indigenous engagement coordinator for the @nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social, is organizing a monthly Indigenous film series. You can watch a free screening of Rocks at Whiskey Trench by Alanis Obomsawin tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Read the full story: thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/indi...
Read the full story: thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/indi...
Creative youth in Nanaimo! Youth Art Immersive is coming this summer, and there are still spots available for youth ages 15 to 19! This three-week immersive experience begins August 11th and is designed for youth who want to dive deeper into art making.
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July 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Creative youth in Nanaimo! Youth Art Immersive is coming this summer, and there are still spots available for youth ages 15 to 19! This three-week immersive experience begins August 11th and is designed for youth who want to dive deeper into art making.
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Save the Date! Join us for the Launch Party of Germaine Koh's exhibition 'League Nanaimo' on July 31st from 5-8pm.
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/l...
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/l...
July 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Save the Date! Join us for the Launch Party of Germaine Koh's exhibition 'League Nanaimo' on July 31st from 5-8pm.
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/l...
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/l...
Creative Minds: Artist Meetup
June 25th | 7-9pm
Practicing artists across the visual and performing arts are invited to come together in a dynamic, safe and inclusive meeting space to connect, collaborate, and feed their artistic practice. Learn more & RSVP here nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
June 25th | 7-9pm
Practicing artists across the visual and performing arts are invited to come together in a dynamic, safe and inclusive meeting space to connect, collaborate, and feed their artistic practice. Learn more & RSVP here nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Creative Minds: Artist Meetup - Nanaimo Art Gallery
Practicing artists across the visual and performing arts are invited to come together in a dynamic, safe and inclusive meeting space to connect, collaborate, and feed their artistic practice. There wi...
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June 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Creative Minds: Artist Meetup
June 25th | 7-9pm
Practicing artists across the visual and performing arts are invited to come together in a dynamic, safe and inclusive meeting space to connect, collaborate, and feed their artistic practice. Learn more & RSVP here nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
June 25th | 7-9pm
Practicing artists across the visual and performing arts are invited to come together in a dynamic, safe and inclusive meeting space to connect, collaborate, and feed their artistic practice. Learn more & RSVP here nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
We will be hosting a two-part film screening in July featuring the films Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance and Rocks at Whiskey Trench.
These films kick off our new monthly Indigenous Film Screening Series, Unsettling the Lens.
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These films kick off our new monthly Indigenous Film Screening Series, Unsettling the Lens.
nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
June 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We will be hosting a two-part film screening in July featuring the films Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance and Rocks at Whiskey Trench.
These films kick off our new monthly Indigenous Film Screening Series, Unsettling the Lens.
nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
These films kick off our new monthly Indigenous Film Screening Series, Unsettling the Lens.
nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Thank you to @thediscourse.ca for your visit of our current exhibition, 'After Wrappers'! Read their whole article here: thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/afte...
After Wrappers exhibit showcases kids’ creative flavours – The Discourse.
“The kids owned that flavour, it’s not a flavour for adults, it’s for kids.”
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May 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Thank you to @thediscourse.ca for your visit of our current exhibition, 'After Wrappers'! Read their whole article here: thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/afte...
Vancouver Gallery Tour coming up on May 31st! Whether you’re an art collector, art enthusiast, or simply curious about the art scene, this unique day trip is for you!
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
May 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Vancouver Gallery Tour coming up on May 31st! Whether you’re an art collector, art enthusiast, or simply curious about the art scene, this unique day trip is for you!
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
More information can be found on our website: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Calling All Indigenous Artisans! We are gearing up for our next Indigenous Artisans Market in September. Please click here to apply: forms.gle/aEn3NKpHE4h5...
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at bailey@nanaimoartgallery.ca
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at bailey@nanaimoartgallery.ca
May 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Calling All Indigenous Artisans! We are gearing up for our next Indigenous Artisans Market in September. Please click here to apply: forms.gle/aEn3NKpHE4h5...
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at bailey@nanaimoartgallery.ca
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at bailey@nanaimoartgallery.ca
Check out curator Jesse Birch's interview about our newest exhibition, "After Wrappers" on @chly.ca.
'After Wrappers' is an exhibition by Big Rock Candy Mountain - In Big Rock Candy Mountain artists and children work together to create new tastes on our own terms.
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'After Wrappers' is an exhibition by Big Rock Candy Mountain - In Big Rock Candy Mountain artists and children work together to create new tastes on our own terms.
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New exhibit at Nanaimo Art Gallery explores audiences' taste in more ways than one — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
New exhibition After Wrappers From the art collective Big Rock Candy Mountain launches tonight at the Nanaimo Art Gallery. Featuring the work of Hannah Jickling, Reed H. Reed, a variety of guest arti...
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May 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Check out curator Jesse Birch's interview about our newest exhibition, "After Wrappers" on @chly.ca.
'After Wrappers' is an exhibition by Big Rock Candy Mountain - In Big Rock Candy Mountain artists and children work together to create new tastes on our own terms.
www.chly.ca/midcoastmorn...
'After Wrappers' is an exhibition by Big Rock Candy Mountain - In Big Rock Candy Mountain artists and children work together to create new tastes on our own terms.
www.chly.ca/midcoastmorn...
With election day around the corner, local arts organizations reached out to each of the candidates for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith electoral district to learn where they stand on arts and culture.
We have received responses from two candidates:
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We have received responses from two candidates:
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April 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
With election day around the corner, local arts organizations reached out to each of the candidates for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith electoral district to learn where they stand on arts and culture.
We have received responses from two candidates:
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We have received responses from two candidates:
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We are very proud to have exhibited four of the artists who have recently been long listed for the 2025 Sobey Art Award from @gallery.ca: Charles Campbell, Michelle Sound, Charlene Vickers, and Tania Willard.
📢 Here are the 30 longlisted artists for the Sobey Art Award 2025, Canada’s preeminent contemporary visual arts award, announced today by the Gallery and the Sobey Art Foundation.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We are very proud to have exhibited four of the artists who have recently been long listed for the 2025 Sobey Art Award from @gallery.ca: Charles Campbell, Michelle Sound, Charlene Vickers, and Tania Willard.
Save the date for the next Opening Reception at Nanaimo Art Gallery!
'After Wrappers' will open May 2nd, 7-9 pm! Experience the exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and try an activity in Art Lab. Elise Boulanger will be sharing music in Art Lab after the welcome speeches.
'After Wrappers' will open May 2nd, 7-9 pm! Experience the exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and try an activity in Art Lab. Elise Boulanger will be sharing music in Art Lab after the welcome speeches.
April 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Save the date for the next Opening Reception at Nanaimo Art Gallery!
'After Wrappers' will open May 2nd, 7-9 pm! Experience the exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and try an activity in Art Lab. Elise Boulanger will be sharing music in Art Lab after the welcome speeches.
'After Wrappers' will open May 2nd, 7-9 pm! Experience the exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and try an activity in Art Lab. Elise Boulanger will be sharing music in Art Lab after the welcome speeches.
Did you know... Nanaimo Art Gallery's current exhibition, "Trust Fall", includes a replica of a tooth from a famous 80s heartthrob? Come learn more at the Gallery!
With works by Laura Gildner and Jon Sasaki, 'Trust Fall' is on until April 13th.
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With works by Laura Gildner and Jon Sasaki, 'Trust Fall' is on until April 13th.
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March 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Did you know... Nanaimo Art Gallery's current exhibition, "Trust Fall", includes a replica of a tooth from a famous 80s heartthrob? Come learn more at the Gallery!
With works by Laura Gildner and Jon Sasaki, 'Trust Fall' is on until April 13th.
nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/t...
With works by Laura Gildner and Jon Sasaki, 'Trust Fall' is on until April 13th.
nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/t...
Coming up on Fri, April 4th from 10 - 12, join Nanaimo Art Gallery's Indigenous Engagement Coordinator bailey macabre for an introductory workshop about land acknowledgements.
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Land Acknowledgement Workshop - Nanaimo Art Gallery
Are you interested in understanding the value and importance of land acknowledgements as a part of your journey toward reconciliation? Do you want to honour the host Nation in a meaningful way? Would ...
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March 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Coming up on Fri, April 4th from 10 - 12, join Nanaimo Art Gallery's Indigenous Engagement Coordinator bailey macabre for an introductory workshop about land acknowledgements.
nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
From the Nanaimo Bulletin: "The Nanaimo Art Gallery will host talks focused on play for its Making Waves speaker series. The talks will bring artists together on Friday, March 7, to discuss the topic 'how can we play together?'"
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Nanaimo Art Gallery speaker series explores idea of playing together
Making Waves series to provide insight into local artists' creative process
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March 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
From the Nanaimo Bulletin: "The Nanaimo Art Gallery will host talks focused on play for its Making Waves speaker series. The talks will bring artists together on Friday, March 7, to discuss the topic 'how can we play together?'"
www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-entert...
www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-entert...
So glad Nic has joined our team!
I’m so thrilled to announce that I have taken the role of Learning and Engagement Coordinator at the Nanaimo Art Gallery. The gallery has a many fabulous programs. Come for a lunch tour for $5 on Fridays to see me in action!!! @nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social #nanaimo #contemporaryart #artincanada
February 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
So glad Nic has joined our team!
Thanks for the shoutout!
NEW VIDEO! I walked through part of downtown #Nanaimo today so you all can see some of the cool eclectic shops and eateries we have!
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A walking tour of part of Nanaimo’s downtown shopping district
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February 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Thanks for the shoutout!
Get a glimpse into the lives of creatives who are making waves in our community! The next Making Waves at Nanaimo Art Gallery will be March 7th @ 7 pm. $15 per person
Check our the list of speakers and get your tickets here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Check our the list of speakers and get your tickets here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Making Waves: Play Edition - Nanaimo Art Gallery
Get a glimpse into the lives of creatives who are making waves in our community! This entertaining event invites you to listen to and engage with artists who use play as a key ingredient of their crea...
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February 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Get a glimpse into the lives of creatives who are making waves in our community! The next Making Waves at Nanaimo Art Gallery will be March 7th @ 7 pm. $15 per person
Check our the list of speakers and get your tickets here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...
Check our the list of speakers and get your tickets here: nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/program...