Ladysmith Arts

12/05/2024

Have you see Cinnamon? He is our elf on the shelf and he will be at Olde Time Christmas tomorrow night (Dec 6) until 8 PM. He is hiding somewhere in our gallery - can you find him?

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

The holiday season has arrived! A big thank you to Sue, P**i, Jane and Kathy for getting the boutique set up this evening. We have over 60 artists from Vancouver Island and Gulf Island, so make us a destination for your holiday shopping- open 7 days a week, 10-4.

Plus our new art show ‘Iluminate’ is now showing!

12/02/2024

A big shout out to the fabulous team at Dairy Queen for supporting the arts! We are so appreciative for your donation to our programs and to help us to continue the work we do in the community❤
📍365 Davis Rd, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V1

11/30/2024

Support the arts by purchasing a beautiful locally crafted Christmas wreath designed by floral expert Dorothy Friesen. Over 50% sold so get your order in today.
*Small - $45+tax
*Large - $65+tax
Plus we have holiday porch pots - only 2 left!
More info and to place your order, contact Kathy: [email protected]
*Not exactly as shown, may vary

11/27/2024

We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Ladysmith for their donation to education program here at the Arts Council of Ladysmith. Each year we provide youth oriented art classes as well as subsidies for youth to attend summer camps. This generous donation will allow us to continue to provide service much needed in our community.

11/27/2024

Visitors are loving PaperWorks! We are having a great turnout today with many people asking really cool questions and enjoying the drypoint demo from Louise. We also have Kirsty and Les here today! We are open 10 AM - 4 PM daily until December 1.
We would love to see you!

11/27/2024

Be a part of the world's largest generosity movement on December 3. Your donations to the Arts Council of Ladysmith, no matter the amount, can help us continue to bring art to our community in a variety of ways.
Choose how you wish to donate: https://www.ladysmitharts.ca/donate
Did you know that by donating today, your generous gift can:
-Sponsor a child to attend summer camp (Education Funds)
-Purchase art supplies so that the burden of cost does not fall on the participant (Education Funds)
-Pay local artists for their time and work on projects connected to the arts council (General Funds)
-Help us upgrade 2,800 square feet that was the machine shop! We have an opportunity to return to our old building. We need lights, sinks, flooring and storage. Help us make the space usable so we go home! (Capital Campaign)

11/26/2024

Get your photo taken in front of this beautiful selfie station during the Festival of Lights Light Up night this Thursday! A big shout out to Kath Stroman who poured her magic into designing and painting a holiday background that will make your photos sparkle and pop.
📸Snap your photos at the selfie station, located at the RBC Royal Bank -📍527 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC

11/26/2024

It’s a beautiful sunny day to see PaperWorks now showing at the Ladysmith Gallery! Over 200 original, hand pulled prints from 7 printmakers, don’t miss seeing this show, on now till Dec 1.
⏰Open daily, 10 AM-4 PM.

11/21/2024

📣Announcing the 2025 Ladysmith member art show themes! Thank you to everyone who sent in their suggestions. Stay tuned for dates and times.

11/20/2024

Need a cozy place to get warm? The Ladysmith Gallery is OPEN and we have heat. Come sit and get warm. Unit 7 - 32 High St.

11/19/2024

🎄Our beautiful Christmas Wreaths are now available for order!
Limited supply, order yours today. Email [email protected] or call 250-245-1252

11/16/2024

Featuring over 40 artisans, visit our gallery boutique, OPEN 7 days a week. ⏰ 10 AM - 4 PM at Unit 7-32 High St, Downtown Ladysmith.

11/15/2024

Showcasing over 100 works by seven Salish Sea printmakers, PaperWorks comes to the Ladysmith Gallery on November 22. Featuring Anne Jones, Dorothy Friesen, Kirsty Henderson, Leona Petrak, Leslie Mobbs, Louise Slobodan, and Nora Layard—who use non-toxic techniques to create unique, hand-pulled or hand-burnished pieces.
Visitors can find a selection of framed and unframed prints, as well as art cards. Each day, artists will be present to discuss their methods, inspiration, and the art of printmaking, and select days will feature printmaking demonstrations and other creative activities.
🗓November 22 - December 1, 2024
📍Unit 7 - 32 High St. Downtown Ladysmith
⏰ 10 AM - 4 PM daily, Fridays and Saturdays until 6 PM.

11/14/2024

🚶‍♀️Out and about, enjoying the town of Ladysmith, make sure you stop by the window to see artwork by artist John Edwards. John is a poet, a painter, and an organic quince and hay farmer on 100 acres in Yellow Point. He enjoys celebrating nature through his poetry and paintings by finding inspiration from the landscapes of Ladysmith, the Cowichan Valley, and his farm in Yellow Point.
Now showing till November 19 at 📍410 A 1st Ave, Ladysmith BC

11/13/2024

🖼An opportunity to have your art show in a central downtown gallery space in the historic town of Ladysmith! Between shops and restaurants, we are offering 2 opportunities to rent the gallery for 10 days.
🗓 February 21 - March 2, 2025
🗓May 23 - June 1, 2025
👀Application and sample contract here: www.ladysmitharts.ca/gallery-rental
If you questions, we would love to hear form you - email [email protected] or call 1-604-880-4291 and ask for Francesca
2026-2027 dates also available

11/13/2024

Holiday shopping starts at the Ladysmith Gallery! Open 7 days a week, 10 AM - 4 PM.
📍Unit 7 - 32 High Street, Downtown Ladysmith