Arts Council of Ladysmith & District

Ladysmith Gallery & Cultural Hub.

What’s Happening

Stay updated on the latest open calls for art, upcoming member shows, and features from our online gallery collection. Discover current exhibitions at the Ladysmith Gallery, register for local art classes, and engage with Vancouver Island’s vibrant creative community.

  • Exploring The Bonds Between People, Nature, Places, And Ideas

    Now in the Gallery – We Are All Connected

    September 2-16, 2026

    We Are All Connected invites visitors to explore the many ways we are linked—to one another, to nature, to our communities, and to the world around us. Through paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fibre art, and more, local artists share their unique interpretations of connection, revealing stories of belonging, relationships, culture, and the natural environment.
    Opening art preview & social: Saturday, September 5 from 11 AM – 2 PM.

    See the Show

  • Looking for help to participate as a member? We can help with that!

    We have a new website!

    Check out our Member Guides in our Member Resources area or click on the link below. These guides will help members to log in, enter a show, volunteer and understand the features of the Members Only area. Check out our new guide on Renewals.

    If you still need help, give us a call at 250-245-1252 or stop by the gallery or offices for help. We recommend you call first to make an appointment. You can also email swadmin@ladysmitharts.ca.

    Members Guides to the Website

  • Inspired by the Masters: Reimagining the Work, Style, and Spirit of Famous Artists

    Call For Art – Homage To Famous Artists

    Show Dates: September 30 – October 21, 2026
    Online Submissions due September 15, 2026
    Art Drop-Off (Intake Day): September 28, 2026, 10 AM – 3 PM
    Art Pick-Up (Outtake Day): October 22,  2026, 10 AM – 12 PM

    Show Entry Forms – Login Required

  • Classes, Workshops, Art Camps

    Education Opportunities

    Check out our line up of Spring Classes 2026 for adults and children! Classes are open to all members of the public. Sign up online.

     

    Click here for classes

  • Call for Submissions

    Gallery Boutique

    Ladysmith Gallery invites you to submit your small works of art for jurying to our boutique. We welcome a diverse range of mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and more.  We encourage artists to submit a variety of art pieces, with a wide range of price points,  between $5 – $300, excluding jewelry.

    Applications will take approximately 2 weeks to process. 

    Apply or Submit to the Boutique
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Do you teach art classes? If you would like to share your skills, creativity and passion, we want to hear from you. 
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We have art classes for children and adults. Our education program is open to the public to make art for the first time, improve your skills or just have fun.
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