CVAC, Cowichan Valley Arts Council
Connecting people to the arts and culture of the Cowichan Valley,

Cowichan Valley Show Venues & Festivals:

All active CVAC members are encouraged to get a free listing in this arts directory. Individuals, businesses and groups may request a listing.

Arts on the Avenue in Ladysmith

Arts on the Avenue

Music and art -- what a combination and it's all free. Ladysmith's annual event will surprise you. The backdrop is downtown First Avenue beside heritage buildings. The artists are set up in large tents down the centre of the street. A hands-on art area for kids is a popular spot as well as a silent art auction. The live music and entertainment happens all day. Art demonstrations, art for sale -- all for the love of art.

For more information contact Rita Balboni 250 245-0070.



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Cowichan Intercultural Festival of Film & Art Society

Cowichan Intercultural Festival of Film & Art Society

Phone: 250 746-7930

Cowichan International Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art
www.aff.cowichan.net/

The Cowichan International Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art is an annual intercultural event that is organized through the CIFFA Society (Cowichan Intercultural Festival of Film & Art Society) and co-hosted by Film Cowichan and the Cowichan Theatre in Duncan, the heart of the Cowichan region.





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Cowichan Valley Artisans

Website: www.cowichanvalleyartisans.com


The Cowichan Valley Artisans is a group of professional artisans making the highest heirloom quality fine craft. There are potters and painters, glass artisans, jewelry and furniture makers, a wood turner, a vinegary (and winery), a local-cuisine restaurant and a traditional barber offering straight razor shaves. This group produces a year-round studio tour, an "all studios open" weekend studio tour in April and is active in, and supportive of, the local art and fine craft scene. They also support local environmental and habitat initiatives such as the Somenos Marsh and The Land Conservancy. To visit any of the studios, the Somenos Marsh or TLC, print a brochure from the web site or pick one up at Excellent Frameworks or Experience Cycling in Duncan.

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Cowichan Folk Guild

Cowichan Folk Guild

Website: www.folkfest.bc.ca

Home of the Islands Folk Festival

"The purpose of guild is simple... to bring musicians and audiences together. We leave it up to this mixup-by-design to provide the good times that follow."



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Duncan Garage Showroom

The Duncan Garage Showroom

Website: www.duncangarageshowroom.ca


A multi media showcase venue, in an all age's format.

The Duncan Garage Showroom was created to:

  • facilitate the meeting of performers and audiences in a warm an inviting intimate atmosphere.
  • be an important link in the Canadian music scene's touring schedule for the many Juno winners, Juno nominees and the many who aspire to be.
  • encourage those young and old who search out music as their method of expression to perform in a showcase fashion amongst their peers.
  • screen new and old documentaries / films that help create discussion.
  • accommodate small theatre productions.
  • be available for lectures and seminars.


Visions Art Studio Tour

Visions Art Studio Tour

Website: www.visionsarttour.ca

The Visions Art Studio Tour is a non-profit society that includes local artists and artisans living in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.





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