Cowichan Valley Arts Council

11/02/2026

A little wool, a little creativity, and a purse that's uniquely yours!👜✨

Join us on November 26 for a hands-on wet-felting workshop with Megan Arundel at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council!

Discover how to transform soft wool fibres into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind felted purse! You'll explore colour, texture, and design while creating something that's both practical and wearable.💜

And the best part? No previous felting experience needed! Just bring your creativity and a willingness to experiment.

📅 Thursday, November 26
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 CVAC Studio

Your finished purse will be perfect for carrying your everyday essentials or giving as a thoughtful handmade gift! 🎁

🧶 What to bring:A large bath towel, a hand towel, and a sharp pair of scissors (if available).

Come create something wonderful with us, register through the link below!
https://cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/event/create-your-own-felted-purse/

11/02/2026

Just a reminder the registration deadline is fast approaching!

🎄✨CALL TO ARTISTS🎄✨

Our annual Artist Card Sale is back! This year, we're excited to host it alongside Christmas Chaos in the Annex!

Calling all artists! 💌 This is a wonderful opportunity to share your creativity and sell your artist cards this holiday season!

Here's what you need to know:

✨ Entry Fee: $15 per artist

✨ Maximum of 45 cards per artist

✨ Artists must provide their own basket or bin

Important Dates:

🎄 Registration Deadline: November 4 at 12 PM

🎄 Card Drop-Off: November 7, 12–3:30 PM

🎄 Sale Dates: November 9–15

💚 Ready to participate? Register through link below. Full details, guidelines, and important information can be found there.

https://cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/event/call-to-artists-artist-card-sale-2026/

11/02/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU, Cowichan Valley! 🥹

This community never ceases to amaze us. Your kindness, generosity, and support mean more than words can express.

We're so grateful to be surrounded by people who believe in the power of art to bring us together.

This is what Art Builds Community is all about.

With so much gratitude,
The CVAC Team

10/31/2026

🎃👻 A little spooky, a little silly, and a whole lot of Halloween fun!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the gallery today! From creative art-making and Jake-O-Vision demos to plenty of candy and Halloween shenanigans, we had a blast! 🍬

Thanks for getting spooky and silly with us! 🧡✨

10/31/2026

From painting to tufting, and finding community along the way!🧶

We sat down with JAKE-O-VISION artist Jake Pruim to chat about his creative journey, the inspiration behind his colourful work, and the communities that have helped shape his artistic life.

As we wrap up our Art Builds Community campaign today, Jake’s story feels like a fitting reminder of the connections, creativity, and sense of belonging that art can bring!🧡

And while October is coming to an end, JAKE-O-VISION isn’t quite finished yet!

✨ The exhibition has been HELD OVER through Saturday, November 7!

🌙 Special evening opening: Thursday, November 5, until 8 PM.

📍 Cowichan Valley Arts Council
Cowichan Community Centre
2687 James Street, Duncan

10/31/2026

NOT TO BE DRAMATIC, BUT… WE’RE SO CLOSE TO OUR $1,200 GOAL!!! 🤯🎉

And the timing? Our Art Builds Community Silent Auction closes TODAY at 6 PM! ⏰

That means it’s officially your LAST CHANCE to snag some of these incredible, one-of-a-kind items, experiences, and local treasures, all generously donated by our amazing community! 💜

We’re keeping our fingers crossed for a photo finish! 🤞✨

BIDDING CLOSES AT 6 PM TONIGHT!

Take one last peek at all the goodies below! 👇

You can bid through this link!

https://www.32auctions.com/cvac-artbuildscommunity?r=1&t=all

10/31/2026

✨ ONE MORE DAY TO GO! ✨

We’re at $1,090 raised for our Art Builds Community silent auction, and what a wonderful reminder of what happens when a community comes together! 🥹

From beautiful artwork to unique experiences and thoughtful contributions, every single auction item has been generously donated by members and supporters of our amazing community! 🫶

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has contributed, placed a bid, or helped spread the word. Your support means so much and helps us continue bringing art, creativity, and connection to the Cowichan Valley!

⏰ Bidding closes tomorrow, October 31st! There’s still time to explore all the wonderful items our community has shared!

🔗 https://www.32auctions.com/cvac-artbuildscommunity

Art really does build community! 💜

10/30/2026

♻️Turning empties into opportunities for art!♻️

A HUGE thank you to the Rotary Club of Chemainus for their generous $935.24 donation to our Art Builds Community campaign, raised through the Rotary Bottle Drop in Chemainus! 🙌

Every bottle and can adds up, helping us bring more people together through exhibitions, workshops, and community arts programs!

We’re incredibly grateful to Rotary for their continued community support and to everyone who contributed their empties. You’re helping turn everyday recycling into something wonderful! 💜

⏰ ONE DAY LEFT! Our Art Builds Community silent auction closes October 31, and there’s still time to show your support!

Browse and bid: https://www.32auctions.com/cvac-artbuildscommunity?r=1&t=all

📸 Pictured: Morgan Brayton (CVAC Executive Director), Elke Cole (CVAC Education Coordinator), and Stewart Cox (Chemainus Rotary Treasurer).

10/29/2026

👻🎃 Halloween at CVAC! 👻🎃

Looking for some Halloween fun this Saturday? Come get a little spooky and creative with us!

Join us on October 31 from 1–3 PM for an afternoon of costumes, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, black lights, and some Halloween art-making fun!

We’ll also have special Jake-O-Vision pumpkin colouring pages by local artist Jake Pruim! Take one home or colour one while you’re here!

Bring your costumes, bring the family, and stop by for some Halloween fun! 🧡

📍 Cowichan Valley Arts Council
🗓 Saturday, October 31 | 1–3 PM

All ages welcome! 🎃

10/29/2026

Okay, but we HAD to make a little progress tracker because LOOK AT THAT! 👀📈💜

We're getting dangerously close to our goal, and there are still some pretty amazing things up for grabs! ✨

Consider this your friendly reminder to take one last peek at the auction before it closes October 31. You might just find something you love! 😉

🔗 https://www.32auctions.com/cvac-artbuildscommunity