Pearl Ellis Gallery

08/28/2026

📣REMINDER ALERT

Two wonderful events are taking place tomorrow (𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵) at the Lion's Club - Under the Pearl Ellis Gallery.

🍂 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
🗓 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟵
🕜 𝟭.𝟯𝟬-𝟯.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 Pearl Ellis Gallery – 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯
🎟 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 and open to everyone
🧶 All materials provided
🌿 Suitable for beginners
Arriving a few minutes early is recommended.
Come and discover the creative possibilities of dry felting in a relaxed and welcoming environment!

𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
A creative space for inspiration and community in the heart of Comox! Low-key curated live music (ambient, electronic, experimental) in a calm, relaxing environment.

No pressure, no blaring subwoofers. Just subtle sounds and locked-in focus after the rest of town shuts down.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝟲𝗽𝗺
$𝟱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 • 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
Presented by the Pearl Ellis Gallery & Hosted by Nate Schmold (Nate👻Schmold / www.3030.ca / @3030.nate) AND special musical guest: Scott Bertram ()
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘅 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯
1729 Comox Ave, Comox
(Under the Pearl Ellis Gallery • Parking in the rear!)

08/28/2026

Artist Roberto Binda is pictured beaming alongside his vibrant, richly textured piece 'Big Bloom', featured in the current Abundance exhibition, on display until September 12th. Here, he shares a little insight into the inspiration behind his work and what the word “Abundance” means to him:

"In the flowering world, giant sunflowers stand as a powerful symbol of abundance and growth. They transform sunlight into towering blooms, vibrant beauty, and countless seeds - each one carrying the promise of new life in seasons to come.

Art inspires life - this season, that new life has come in the form of giant sunflowers growing for the first time in our local garden."

Title: Big Bloom
60"x20"
Mixed-Media

Come see the show and vote on your favourite piece for the People's Choice award!

The Pearl is located at 1729 Comox Avenue, across from the Comox Mall. Admission is always free, the gallery is wheelchair accessible, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Audible Art is this Saturday, August 29 at 6pm!

Join your community, bring a creative project, and settle in for an evening of low-key curated live music, featuring ambient, electronic, and experimental sounds in a calm, relaxed space.

There’s plenty of table space to work. Bring something you’re creating, make some progress, or just soak in the vibes and philosophize with friends.

Audible Art happens on the last Saturday of each month, creating space for inspiration, creativity, and community in the heart of Comox.

Saturday, Aug 29 at 6pm
$5 entry • FREE for Pearl Ellis Gallery members
Presented by the Pearl Ellis Gallery & Hosted by Nate Schmold (Nate👻Schmold / www.3030.ca)

Comox Valley Lions Club
1729 Comox Ave, Comox
(Under the Pearl Ellis Gallery • Parking in the rear!)

08/26/2026

On September 1st, we will begin accepting proposals for our 2027 Artists' Initiatives. We offer four juried exhibition opportunities each year for solo, joint, or group shows. We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists working in all media.

The 2027 exhibition dates are:

⭐February 2–27

⭐May 4–29

⭐July 27–August 21

⭐October 19–November 13

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
⭐𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭-𝟯𝟬: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄
⭐October 15: Results announced

These are highly sought-after exhibition opportunities, and we receive many applications each year. Successful proposals present a cohesive body of work or a unique perspective and demonstrate a clear concept that sparks interest and conversation.

Whether you're proposing your first solo exhibition, a joint project, or a group show, we encourage you to share your ideas and creative vision.

Please click on the link here to apply: https://www.pearlellisgallery.ca/show-guides/group-or-solo-show

08/25/2026

Teresa Hart's first solo exhibition at our satellite gallery at Vancouver Island Regional Library -Comox offers a glimpse into the breadth and versatility of her artistic practice. The works have been thoughtfully selected in response to the character of the location, showcasing some of her larger, bolder pieces to work with the bold wall colours. Spanning several decades of creativity, the exhibition reflects Teresa’s enduring fascination with nature, life, growth, renewal, and the ever-changing beauty of the world around her.

Working across acrylic, watercolour, and pastel, Teresa chooses each medium to serve the feeling and message she hopes to convey. Her work is rooted in a deep appreciation for her surroundings, expressed with both passion and a desire to hold memories of summer to be savoured throughout the year.

Together, these works reveal an artist who pays close attention - to landscapes, seasons, memories, and dreams. Teresa’s paintings are not simply representations of the natural world; they are records of moments that moved her, invitations to pause and notice, and expressions of a lifelong appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.

You can view this wonderful show until September 3rd!

Find out more about Teresa Hart and her solo exhibition on the link: https://www.pearlellisgallery.ca/news/teresa-hart-artist-feature

08/21/2026

📣REMINDER ALERT

The opening Reception of 'Abundance' will be held tomorrow (𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟮) from 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺!

Abundance explores richness in its many forms - through experience, imagination, connection, growth, and the creative process. Through the diverse perspectives and expressions of participating artists, visitors are offered new ways of considering what abundance might mean in their own lives.

The Pearl is located at 1729 Comox Avenue, across from the Comox Mall. Admission is always free, the gallery is wheelchair accessible, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

08/21/2026

Submissions for the Imaginarium show has been extended to August 22nd!

Applications are now open for:

⭐Imaginarium - Deadline extended to August 22

⭐Giftables - Deadline September 30

⭐Spotlight on Craft 2027 - Deadline September 30

Upcoming Submissions

⭐Artist Initiative, 4 spots - opens September 1

Please apply on our website

08/19/2026

Audible Art Event: The last Saturday of the months features creative space for inspiration and community in the heart of Comox!

Plenty of table space in a quiet, relaxed room. Bring a creative project & make progress or just soak in the vibes and philosophize with friends.

Low-key curated live music (ambient, electronic, experimental) in a calm, relaxing environment. No pressure, no blaring subwoofers. Just subtle sounds and locked-in focus after the rest of town shuts down.

Saturday, Aug 29 at 6pm
$5 entry • FREE for Pearl Ellis Gallery members
Presented by the Pearl Ellis Gallery & Hosted by Nate Schmold (Nate👻Schmold / www.3030.ca)

Comox Valley Lions Club
1729 Comox Ave, Comox
(Under the Pearl Ellis Gallery • Parking in the rear!)