The Gulf Islands are well known as the home of myriad artists and craftspeople who have built a reputation on the excellent quality of their work.
Listed here are artists and artisans, from painters to weavers and woodturners to jewellers, on Gabriola, Galiano, Mayne and Pender islands.
Gabriola Artworks is a vibrant medley of Gulf Island art, showcasing the talents of over 150 islanders in a 3,000 square foot setting of colour. The Annual Juju Show, held every BC Day Weekend, is especially popular.
FolkLife Village, Gabriola Island
Crystalline glazed high fired stoneware and porcelain bowls and vases.
86 Ganner Drive, Galiano Island
Fine art by local artists in a beautiful west coast gallery setting. Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. from 11:30-4:30 We feature 1 and 2 person shows in spring and fall, and group shows in summer and Nov.-Dec.
157 Georgeson Bay Road, Galiano Island
I am presently creating paintings in oil on canvas of Gulf Island landscapes, gardens and wildlife. I emphasize the natural forms in the hues of light that make these islands beautiful. Large and small works are available for purchase.
Box 19, Galiano Island
A glass blowing studio & gallery where decorative and functional art is blown, cast and pressed from recycled glass. Demonstrations, classes, studio visits OK. (On the way to the Lighthouse Park.)
583 Aya Reach Rd., Mayne Island
Mayne Island, Gulf Islands is the home of artist Jim McKenzie, West Coast Realist. View original oil paintings and reproduction prints at Fernhill Centre.
Fernhill Centre, Fernhill Road, Mayne Island
Drawings, paintings and folk art inspired by our island surroundings by Susan Taylor and Frank Ducote. Open most days Easter to Christmas, 11-4.
9909 Jennens Road, Pender Island