August 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening Reception for Group Art Exhibition featuring works by artists Miel Creasey, Sharon Dennie & Dolores de la Torre
Artists will be in attendance with light snacks & beverages provided.
Tag: local art
August 22 @ 10:00 am – August 23 @ 4:00 pm
qathet Studio Tour 2026
When: Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23, 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Artist homes and studios throughout the qathet region (Powell River, BC), on the traditional territories of the ɬaʔamɩn, shíshálh, ƛohos, and Xwe’malhkwu Nations
Cost: Free, self-guided
The qathet Studio Tour is a summer highlight in Powell River, BC, welcoming hundreds of visitors into artists’ homes and studios across the region to see where the creative magic happens. Now in its latest year, the free self-guided tour features 30 stops spanning painting, ceramics, fibre art, printmaking, glass, jewellery, woodworking, sculpture, and more, from artists working in Lund, Townsite, Wildwood, Cranberry, Westview, and South of Town.
Follow the turquoise road signs across the qathet region on tour weekend to explore working studios, meet local artists, and shop original art directly from the makers. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting the Sunshine Coast for the first time, the qathet Studio Tour is a chance to experience the depth and diversity of the region’s art community firsthand.
A printed guide is available in the August issue of qathet Living, and at Artique and the qathet Art Centre. Presented by qathet ART, with support from qathet Art & Wares, PR Peak, and Coast Cultural Alliance.
📍 Multiple locations across qathet (Powell River), BC
🎨 30 participating artists and studios
🗓️ August 22–23, 10 AM–4 PM
🔗 Full studio list & map: qathetart.ca/directory-studio_tour
August 19 @ 12:00 pm
5 Fabulous Golden Acrylic Mediums & how they can elevate your practice! Join us live for a deep dive into GOLDEN acrylic gels and mediums with GOLDEN representative Melanie Mathews, presenting remotely via Zoom. From controlling dry time to image transfers, texture, and finishing — learn how a few key mediums can completely change what your acrylics can do. In this session, we’ll cover: Controlling drying time — how OPEN gels and mediums extend your working window, with tips for reducing paint waste and getting smoother, more seamless blending Image transfer & collage — a hands-on look at transferring photos onto a variety of surfaces with Fluid Matte Medium, plus a quick tutorial on achieving clean, professional-looking adhesion when collaging different materials together Controlling transparency, viscosity & texture — how adding gels and mediums to paint shifts it from a delicate, transparent glaze all the way to a thick, semi-opaque, encaustic-like texture Finishing your work — using mediums as a final layer to change surface sheen, set the mood of a piece, and unify the finished painting
Space is limited. Registration required. Cost $20 per person.
$20
Space is limited. Registration required
August 12 @ 12:00 pm
Join local artist Patricia Sparks for a live in-store demo with Piñata Alcohol Ink — the wildly saturated, fast-drying ink that’s a favorite for resin art, faux stained glass, and painting on just about any hard, non-porous surface.
Space is limited. Registration required.
September 9 @ 12:00 pm
Join us for a live, in-store demo of OLO™ alcohol markers, featuring a special remote guest appearance from OLO representative Lori Craig via Youtube.
Made in Japan with a patented free-flow ink system, OLO markers use over 90% of their ink — compared to the 65–70% you get with standard alcohol markers. Translation: less waste, more coloring. But the real game-changer is the color system and that’s exactly what this demo is for. In this session, we’ll break down: How to read an OLO color code at a glance (Letter + Hue + Value) The logic behind the Hue numbers (0–8) — which hues are “true” colors of their family and which are transition shades blending into the neighboring family The three saturation bands built into the color wheel (high, mid, and low saturation) and how to use them for shading, blending, and depth How to use the gray range to extend and deepen any color palette Tips for choosing your own palette with complete confidence Learn how OLO’s 256-color system actually works and never guess your way through choosing a colour palette again.
Every attendee gets 3 markers, a take-home color chart, and 10% off any OLO purchase that day.
Registration required. Space is limited! Cost: $ 20.00
$20
Registration required. Space is limited!
August 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
rtists from the shores of the Salish Sea and beyond are invited to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and trading Artist Trading Cards.
Sunday, August 9 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: The Alley (upstairs from the store)
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small, handmade original artworks (2.5″ x 3.5″) created to be exchanged rather than sold. Each card is signed and dated by the artist, forming a collaborative and collectible exchange between participants.
Make cards ahead of time or create them on site—blank cards and basic art supplies will be available.
This is a family-friendly event.
September 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Group show September 23rd showcasing works of local artists:
Amber Warhol Friedman
Annie Simms
Brook Bellomy
Come by and see some new works, enjoy snacks, art and music!
