We engage and inspire community through art. linktr.ee/nanaimoartgallery https://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3mhvxijhpdk24The next exhibition at Nanaimo Art Gallery opens on April 11th, Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens’s 'An Animated Assembly'. Opening Weekend Events: Opening Reception | Fri, April 10th, 7 - 9 pm Artist Talk | Sat, April 11th, 2 pm https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/an-animated-assembly/25 Mar 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvxijhpdk24https://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3mfafrk5guk2xVisit 'Bleached by the Sun: Perspectives on Chinatown' at Nanaimo Art Gallery. This exhibition responds to the histories and legacies of Nanaimo’s former Chinatowns through artworks and photographs. More information: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/bleached-by-the-sun-perspectives-on-chinatown/19 Feb 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfafrk5guk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3m5hhc4atrs2xNanaimo Art Gallery is offering three Friday walking tours of Commercial Street led by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, Archivist Christine Meutzner, and James Knight. City of Nanaimo. More info about these and the Gallery's exhibition 'Commercial St.' here: nanaimoartgallery.ca12 Nov 2025 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hhc4atrs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3m4teee4y4c27Curious about Nanaimo Art Gallery's current exhibition, 'Commercial St.', here is artist Samuel Roy-Bois sharing insight into his work: youtu.be/ty2fRfz6oB0 'Commercial St.' is on now until January 4th. Admission is by donation. https://youtu.be/ty2fRfz6oB004 Nov 2025 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4teee4y4c27https://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3m3b4q53h4s2dNanaimo's latest exhibition, 'Commercial St.', with artist Samuel Roy-Bois, will open on October 25th. Join us for an opening reception on Oct 24th at 7pm or a film screening and exhibition tour on Oct 25th at 3pm. All the information here: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/commercial-st/15 Oct 2025 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3b4q53h4s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lz4s64wlvc2zNanaimo Art Gallery's Annual General Meeting is coming up on September 23rd at 7 pm. Join us in celebrating a year of creativity, connection, and community at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Please RSVP here: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/annual-general-meeting/18 Sep 2025 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4s64wlvc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lxxk6jgzl22sThe next Indigenous Artisan Market at Nanaimo Art Gallery is coming up on September 11-13th. Come see what we have to offer! Thursday, September 11th: 10am – 8pm Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th: 10am – 5pm https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/indigenous-artisan-market/03 Sep 2025 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxxk6jgzl22shttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lwugzbpqyc2sMaking Waves: Indigenous Takeover September 12th, 7pm | $20 per person Glimpse into the lives of Indigenous creatives who are making waves in our community. More information (and tickets) on our website: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/making-waves-indigenous-takeover-2/20 Aug 2025 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwugzbpqyc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lv4e5o5oq22dRead all about 'League Nanaimo', opening this week at the Gallery: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-entertainment/nanaimo-art-gallery-hosting-exhibition-that-blends-sports-with-art-814505829 Jul 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4e5o5oq22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lu6wuppduc2kCreative youth in Nanaimo! Youth Art Immersive is coming this summer, and there are still spots available for youth ages 15 to 19! This three-week immersive experience begins August 11th and is designed for youth who want to dive deeper into art making. https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/product-category/programs/teenagers/17 Jul 2025 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6wuppduc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lt5wez3djk2fSave the Date! Join us for the Launch Party of Germaine Koh's exhibition 'League Nanaimo' on July 31st from 5-8pm. More information can be found on our website: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/league-nanaimo/04 Jul 2025 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5wez3djk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lrvpkj7an22lCreative Minds: Artist Meetup June 25th | 7-9pm Practicing artists across the visual and performing arts are invited to come together in a dynamic, safe and inclusive meeting space to connect, collaborate, and feed their artistic practice. Learn more & RSVP here https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/creative-minds-artist-meetup/18 Jun 2025 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrvpkj7an22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lrehmwzrqs2jWe will be hosting a two-part film screening in July featuring the films Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance and Rocks at Whiskey Trench. These films kick off our new monthly Indigenous Film Screening Series, Unsettling the Lens. https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/unsettling-the-lens-kanehsatake-270-years-of-resistance/11 Jun 2025 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrehmwzrqs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lps6xyku4s2yThank you to @thediscourse.ca for your visit of our current exhibition, 'After Wrappers'! Read their whole article here: https://thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/after-wrappers-exhibit-showcases-kids-creative-flavours22 May 2025 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lps6xyku4s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lpac6c6y2c2dVancouver Gallery Tour coming up on May 31st! Whether you’re an art collector, art enthusiast, or simply curious about the art scene, this unique day trip is for you! More information can be found on our website: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/vancouver-gallery-tour/15 May 2025 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpac6c6y2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lp5r2ews3c26Calling All Indigenous Artisans! We are gearing up for our next Indigenous Artisans Market in September. Please click here to apply: https://forms.gle/aEn3NKpHE4h5nmAt9 If you have any questions, please reach out to our Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at bailey@nanaimoartgallery.ca14 May 2025 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp5r2ews3c26https://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lolsxdpbp22uCheck out curator Jesse Birch's interview about our newest exhibition, "After Wrappers" on @chly.ca. 'After Wrappers' is an exhibition by Big Rock Candy Mountain - In Big Rock Candy Mountain artists and children work together to create new tastes on our own terms. https://www.chly.ca/midcoastmorning/afterwrappers-artgallery07 May 2025 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lolsxdpbp22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lnm6jzx5vs2vWith election day around the corner, local arts organizations reached out to each of the candidates for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith electoral district to learn where they stand on arts and culture. We have received responses from two candidates: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/site-content/uploads/2025/04/What-is-your-commitment-to-arts-and-culture-1.pdf25 Apr 2025 02:31 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnm6jzx5vs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lmzii7mdf22rWe are very proud to have exhibited four of the artists who have recently been long listed for the 2025 Sobey Art Award from @gallery.ca: Charles Campbell, Michelle Sound, Charlene Vickers, and Tania Willard. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Apr 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzii7mdf22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lmxgo3rapc2sSave the date for the next Opening Reception at Nanaimo Art Gallery! 'After Wrappers' will open May 2nd, 7-9 pm! Experience the exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and try an activity in Art Lab. Elise Boulanger will be sharing music in Art Lab after the welcome speeches.16 Apr 2025 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmxgo3rapc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3llfapkcwxk2pDid you know... Nanaimo Art Gallery's current exhibition, "Trust Fall", includes a replica of a tooth from a famous 80s heartthrob? Come learn more at the Gallery! With works by Laura Gildner and Jon Sasaki, 'Trust Fall' is on until April 13th. https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/trust-fall/27 Mar 2025 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3llfapkcwxk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lkbrqkxrrc2cComing up on Fri, April 4th from 10 - 12, join Nanaimo Art Gallery's Indigenous Engagement Coordinator bailey macabre for an introductory workshop about land acknowledgements. https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/land-acknowledgement-workshop-4/13 Mar 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbrqkxrrc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3ljnw3rvfuk27From the Nanaimo Bulletin: "The Nanaimo Art Gallery will host talks focused on play for its Making Waves speaker series. The talks will bring artists together on Friday, March 7, to discuss the topic 'how can we play together?'" https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-entertainment/nanaimo-art-gallery-speaker-series-explores-idea-of-playing-together-784393505 Mar 2025 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnw3rvfuk27https://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3liqmzelqq22aSo glad Nic has joined our team! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Feb 2025 05:54 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3liqmzelqq22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3linf6gaaws2pThanks for the shoutout! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Feb 2025 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3linf6gaaws2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3likp3vmh3s2hGet a glimpse into the lives of creatives who are making waves in our community! The next Making Waves at Nanaimo Art Gallery will be March 7th @ 7 pm. $15 per person Check our the list of speakers and get your tickets here: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/making-waves-play-edition/19 Feb 2025 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3likp3vmh3s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lhywgligzs2aNeed a last-minute date night in Nanaimo for Valentine's Day? Bring your date or your besties and spend this Valentine’s Day having fun and getting creative with a printmaking session! Check out the write-up in the Nanaimo Bulletin: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-entertainment/get-creative-on-valentines-day-with-printmaking-at-nanaimo-art-gallery-781391612 Feb 2025 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhywgligzs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lhwcwz3ed22lFree Family Day event at Nanaimo Art Gallery on Sunday, February 16th from 1 - 4 pm. Bring the whole family and spend an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the vibrant cultures of Africa with artist Tania Amaral. https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/kids/free-family-day-event-with-tania-amaral/11 Feb 2025 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhwcwz3ed22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social/post/3lhjmfc3iec23Nanaimo Art Gallery is hiring! The Gallery Technician is responsible for art handling, exhibition installation and de-installation, as well as exhibitions, gallery, and collection maintenance. This position is also responsible for building maintenance. nanaimoartgallery.ca/employment/06 Feb 2025 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:txjdqftcbd2tjpkbykziknhd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjmfc3iec23