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Maple Bay Painters Annual Fine Art Show and Sale

Name: Maple Bay Painters Annual Fine Art Show and Sale
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-03
Location: North Cowichan

The Maple Bay Painters host their 59th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale on October 2 and 3, 2026, at St. Peter’s Church Hall in North Cowichan. This free exhibition features original works in various mediums, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor, and includes a special 'Littles' sale where proceeds benefit local arts bursaries for Cowichan Valley graduates.

Date: Oct 2-3, 2026
Location: North Cowichan
Status: Starts today

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Maple Bay Painters Annual Fine Art Show and Sale

Event summary

Highlights

59th annual exhibition
Free admission
Sale of 'Littles' to fund arts bursaries
Diverse artworks in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel

Celebrating nearly six decades since its conception in 1967, the Maple Bay Painters' exhibition showcases a diverse array of original art from its members. Art lovers can expect to see pieces in various mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel, reflecting styles like realism, abstraction, landscapes, still life, and portraiture.

A key feature of the show is the 'Littles' sale, for which members create and donate smaller works. The sales of these 'Littles' contribute significantly to a bursary program for Cowichan Valley graduates who plan to pursue post-secondary education in the arts. Additionally, this fundraising helps support educational initiatives, including workshops for members to learn new techniques or expand their painting horizons.

The non-profit group of Cowichan Valley visual artists shares a weekly workspace and actively creates opportunities for artistic development, exhibition, and continuing education. Admission to the show, held daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free, and visitors are invited to enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists.

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Location described by the source: St. Peter’s Church Hall; ladysmithchronicle.com
Area for browsing nearby events: North Cowichan

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