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WE ARE ART
A GIFT GUIDE TO LOCAL ART KEALY DONALDSON Fa la la la la - Tis the season to shop local and support
miss opportunity to explore local First Nation Artists
our own Artists! So without further ado, here are some
work up close and personal. All three host e-commerce
incredible ways to immerse yourself in local culture!
websites and Facebook pages that you can access for more details (and to shop!).
Down at the Campbell River Art Gallery, the Main Gallery will turn into a Fine Arts Shop: an intentionally
If you are feeling like you need to stay home at this
curated art sale, throughout December until the 22nd,
time, there is no better way to shop than joining the
2020. The Shop features thoughtfully selected, high
Virtual Studio Tour, presented by CV Arts! Head to
quality fine art by professional and emerging artists
www.ciag.ca for all the details. You can visit indepen-
from across Vancouver Island. The selection commit-
dent Artists or join the studio tour during its daily
tee is excited to offer locals this truly unique oppor-
progress.
tunity to shop for professional art, raise funds for the Gallery’s public programs, and support living artists.
There are many Artists and Artisans on Vancouver Island, and we are so privileged to be rich in culture; be
Splurge on a new piece for your mantle, bring a client,
sure to stop by your local Galleries and Gift Shops that
or just come enjoy this exclusive experience. For hours
have their doors open to you or find them online and
or to book your private shopping experience, connect
contribute that way!
with the CRAG directly at crartgallery.ca — please be mindful of their Covid protocols.
Have too much stuff already? Trying to find that perfect gift for the person who has everything? Why not
If looking for First Nation Art, be sure to visit the
try an Art class or workshop. Many start up in January
Weiwaikum’s House of Treasures in Discovery Har-
and are in social distanced settings or online! From
bour Centre or I-Hos Gallery in Komox on the Dyke
pottery to paint, you’ll be sure to find a unique experi-
Road. I-Hos is currently celebrating their 25th Anni-
ence for yourself or that special someone.
versary. Both galleries have an incredible selection of Artists and pieces. From original works such as carv-
There’s no excuse to say you couldn’t find the perfect
ings and paintings to jewellery and contemporary
gift or they were sold out! Every piece of art is unique
printed retail lines! In Komox, not far from I-Hos is
in its own way much like us! Happy holidays and enjoy
Spirit of the West Coast Gallery and this is a not-to-
the shopping season!
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