This show is all about shoes!! High heels, flip flops, boots, baby
shoes, slippers, horseshoes, and any piece of art with a shoe in
it!!!! Let your imagination soar!
Drawings, sketches, charcoal, photography, paintings, fabric art,
sculpture and glass art.

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Sat. May 18, 2 to 4 pm

"Nicholas Pearce’s passion for painting is inspired by women – their beauty, strength, sensuality and artistry. “Dance and Desire” showcases his recent works, from the nude to the sensuous dance of flamenco."

Meet the Artist Reception:
Sat. June 8, 2 to 4 PM

Gallery Rental. Invitation Only:  Only artists invited by the group renting the Gallery may participate in the show.  Everyone is invited to attend.

For the first time Visions Artists are presenting a show outside the Cowichan Valley.
A group of 15 Visions members have banded together to bring the Seeing Visions show to the Coast Collective's Gallery
On many days of the shows Visions Artists will be on hand to meet visitors and to demonstrate their art. Watercolours, oils and acrylics, multi-media, turned wood, painted glass, jewellery, pottery, prints, painted glass, photography and painted silks will be featured and will be for sale.

We invite our Associate Members to submit an application for our second SHOWCASE show. This show will
be mounted by a group of 8 to 12 Associate Members, each of
whom will hang 8 to 10 pieces.We are providing six months lead time to give the artists the opportunity to display "a body of work" together to give viewers a better
sense of each artists approach and style.

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Sat. July 20, 2 to 4 pm

We put our heads together and decided that since we have a SMALL TREASURES
show to celebrate the Winter holidays, that we should also have a SMALL show
to celebrate the Summer holidays. This show is designed to provide smaller
pieces at smaller price-points appropriate for travellers to pack up and take with
them or for locals who just want to treat themselves to a SMALL gem, just
because!

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Sat. Aug 3, 2 to 4 PM

The 3rd Annual Glass Only Show!!!  Over 25 local glass artists participate in this beautiful and shiny show. 

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Sat. August 17, 2 to 4 PM

Gallery Rental. Invitation Only:  Only artists invited by the group renting the Gallery may participate in the show.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Emerald green grass, water that is as blue as sapphires, ruby red flowers in the garden, amethyst and amber sunsets; The perfect opportunity to enjoy a show all of the wonderful paintings depicting
images of summer; camping, boating, hiking, BBQ's, the swimming hole and more.

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Sat. Aug. 31, 2 to 4 pm

Quartette
Definition: a group of things of the same kind that belong together; four people considered as a unit.

We are four artists - Sherry Mitchell, SFCA, Joan Larson, SFCA, Anne Marie Veal & Maia Levine - two painters, one potter, and one rug hooker - brought together with the common goal of exhibiting our work as a group, and thus the name “Quartette”. As individuals, we approach art in four different ways because we employ four different mediums: watercolour, chalk pastel, clay, and wool. Our artistic results, however,

Patricia Ferbey and Kathryn Fudge have joined forces to create PK Designs, an assortment of unique chairs and accessories for the home.  All of their pieces are vintage thrift store or yard sale finds that they have lovingly recycled to create a fun and lively collection. For this show they will be joined by an eclectic group of artists, each offering their own take on artwork for your home and garden, including glass, gourds, fabric dolls, art quilts, paintings, painted silverware, fabric garden sculptures and the cutest giraffes that you have ever seen!

Join us and you too can be sitting pretty!

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Sat. Oct 5, 2 to 4 pm

The Coast Collective will host an exhibition of work by twenty local artists from the Cloth-a-Dollics club of Victoria from October 16th through October 27th, 2013.  This mixed media show, titled, "Go Figure II", will feature art dolls, wall art, wearable art, and decor pieces devoted to the art of the figure.  The human figure is one of the most frequently depicted subjects in art and almost every doll is a representation of the human figure. The most interesting figurative art pieces are those which represent some aspect of the human condition, both real and

The Island Illustrators Present . . .
The Island Illustrators Society was established to foster a greater interest in the art of illustration. The society exists to benefit its members and clients through shared information regarding illustrative techniques, business ethics, and standards.  There is an amazing array of talent, experience and education. Come and learn more about this colourful group and see a collection of works that will promise to entertain, intrigue and inspire. 

Definition: Illustration is a piece of visual information, either drawn or photographed, which usually illustrates an accompanying text. The purpose of illustration: to enhance the ideas presented in the text, or simply, to transmit information or concepts visually.

www.islandillustrators.org

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Sat. Nov 16, 2 to 4 PM

Gallery Rental. Invitation Only:  Only artists invited by the group renting the Gallery may participate in the show.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Small Treasures to enjoy this Holiday Season and always cherish. In celebration of the Winter Holidays, Coast Collective will host our Fifth Annual Small Treasures Show. This show is designed to provide smaller pieces at smaller price-points appropriate for gifting

Meet the Artists' Reception:
Nov 30, 2 to 4 pm

Ways for artists to submit for our Calls for Art:
Our preference is that you use the On-Line version of the Application Form if at all possible. You can find that under each Show that has an Open Call.
Alternatively:
- You may fill in a Word version of this form on your computer and e-mail it to gallery@coastcollective.ca. Attach images to the same e-mail.
- You may fill in the form by hand, scan it and send the image by e-mail. Attach images to the same e-mail.
- You may fill in the form and mail or bring it to the Coast Collective. Clearly labelled images can be e-mailed, or photographs may accompany the form.
Application details for each show can be found in the “Application” section under the heading for that show.

Click Here for Generic Coast Collective Art Show Application

Click Here for Online Generic form

Click Here for Digital Submissions Guidelines

Click here for help in changing the name and size of your images

Click Here for General Submission Guidelines

Click Here for Liability Limitations and Delivery Receipt Form

Click Here for Art ID Form

Security and Liability:
The Coast Collective Art Gallery provides 24-hour security through supervision and/or an alarm system. We do not take responsibility for any damage or loss of art pieces stored or displayed on our premises.