Upcoming
Events
Bloom Art Show
SPRING 2024 April 17th - May 12th
Arts & Culture Centre, 170 Goldfinch Road, BC V9C 3M8
The Bloom Art Show celebrates spring with a showcase of floral-themed artwork, from bold blooms to dainty blossoms and all the bouquets in between. Bloom is a very much-loved annual tradition for our many of the local Visual Artists including those from the previous Coast Collective and we are looking forward to hosting this free event for the artists and the public.
Be sure to enter your name for a Gift Basket Draw (drawing will take place on Mothers Day)
We will be open for Mothers Day (Sunday, May 12th) Join us and enjoy music at 2pm - 4pm provided by Morry Stearns!
Regular Show hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday Noon - 4pm
Classical Concert Series
“Struggle & Freedom”, May 18th / Cascadia Strings
Arts & Culture Colwood Society presents the Classical Concert Series. The first concert will feature Cascadia Strings performing on May 18, 2024 in Colwood. Our quaint and intimate venue is the Historic St. John the Baptist Heritage Church offers a unique experience for Classical music fans. This is an opportunity to provide affordable music experiences for our local community.
PURCHASE TICKETS $25
Follow us on facebook for updates and information about these concerts for this spring/summer!
JDF ART SPACE
ONGOING 2024
Our JDF (Juan deFuca Art Space) showcases many of our member Artists art work. This continuous Art Show is featured courtesy of West Shore Parks & Recreation near the Main entrance of the Recreation Facility.
All art work is available for sale by contacting the artist. On a quarterly basis the show is re created with new artists work and continuing artists with new work.
We hope you will come and see the beautiful art in this space!
Poetry Station
ONGOING 2024
Our “Poetry Station” features our local Royal Bay High School students’ poetry rotating on a quarterly basis. Persons visiting the Station can also hear the poems read to them using a QR Code system.
We thank the City of Colwood for the Create Places grant to make this possible and we also thank Royal Bay High School English Department for the value they have placed on sharing students poetry with the public.
Plan to stop by the Station and enjoy the colorful poetry!
The location of the Poetry Station placement in Royal Bay is at the intersection of Ryder Hesjedal Road and Murry’s Pond trail system.
Visual Arts Classes
SUMMER 2024
During the summer months we are proposing to offer a selection of visual arts classes in Colwood. Our hope is that we can obtain space at Emery Hall for this purpose. Follow us on facebook for up to date information.
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In Sight Festival
SEPTEMBER 14/15 2024
In Sight Festival aims to create an event that provides an opportunity for families and individuals to experience arts and culture activities through personal engagement. This festival will showcase some of our local artists and cultural practices by presenting and connecting artists with the public. This Festival will provide a mosaic of presentations, including music, dance, children’s arts activities, art show, plein air painters, storytelling, and food.
Gifts & Wishes
NOVEMBER 2024
Scheduled for November of 2024, the Gifts and Wishes show will feature many of the Coast Collective artists' creations celebrating the diverse talent in our local community. This Annual Christmas Art Showcase now in its 14th year features one of a kind handcrafted art by local artists. Location of the event TBA in July 2024. Follow us on facebook for updates about this beloved Art Showcase!
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