Cowichan Public Art Gallery

08/24/2026

Coming soon! Sacred Forms: Remembering Your Place in the Living World

Sacred Forms invites you to step into a space of reflection and recognition to remember that we are not separate from the living world, but expressions of it. The new exhibit pairs the intricate mixed-media paintings of Dr. Cathy Key with the intriguing sculptural figures of Louise Solecki Weir — two artists working in different mediums whose pieces carry a quiet psychological intensity that is tender, empowered, and of the earth.

08/24/2026

Catch David Ellingsen’s Days of Plenty Exhibit in the Lower Gallery up until September 12

08/12/2026

Don’t miss Days of Plenty: An Archive of Abundance by David Ellingsen, on view now in the Lower Gallery! 🌿📸
Through striking photographic works and archival exploration, Ellingsen’s project examines our evolving relationship with the natural world, biodiversity, and resource extraction. It’s a compelling visual meditation you won’t want to miss.
📍 Where: Lower Gallery
🗓️ When: On view until September 12
🔗 Explore more: Link in bio (or visit: https://www.davidellingsen.com/environmental-projects/days-of-plenty—an-archive-of-abundance/view/10697701/2/9299050)
Plan your visit before it closes! 🎨✨

08/08/2026

An incredible amount of passion, planning, and hard work goes into making each exhibit come to life. Booking the artist, confirming dates, transporting the exhibition, unpacking each work, and thoughtfully hanging each piece to truly honor the artist's vision. By the time you walk in and experience the gallery, you're seeing the result of months of dedication — all so we can share something truly special with you!

08/06/2026

Volunteers are the heart of the Gallery, and we are so grateful to our graphic artist, Maite Urzua, for creating this gorgeous graphic for us!

08/02/2026

Lots of laughs in the ‘preview’ performance of The Taming of the Shrew at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery last evening! 😆😂🤣 The big cast and crew of the Shawnigan Players put on a great show. Fun to be within only a few feet from the ‘stage’.

07/30/2026

Meet artists at Art in the Alley, adjacent to the Duncan Farmers Market every Saturday from now to September 26th, 9am to 2pm, in the alley next to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery.

Bring the kids to Art in the Garden — a free, outdoor event happening every Saturday this summer right outside the Gallery. It's the perfect spot for young imaginations to run wild.

07/30/2026

The World Health Organization says what many of us have known for some time: art is good for us!
In its landmark review of more than 3,000 studies, the WHO found that “the arts can play a major role in the prevention of ill health, promotion of health, and management of illness across a lifespan.”
Not just making art, simply viewing it matters too.
A gallery visit, a few quiet moments with a painting, seeing something that makes you stop and feel...it all counts!
And really, adding a little art to your life might be easier than remembering your vitamins.
This summer, add a visit to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery to your to-do list. We have incredible exhibitions in a beautiful space, Art in the Alley, and Art in the Garden.
Time to get your art on!!

126 Ingram Street, Duncan
https://cowichangallery.ca/home-2/

07/23/2026

The Shawnigan Players will kick off their Summer Shakespeare Festival in the Garden at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery.

The Gallery’s vision extends beyond visual art as we continue to host outdoor performances, creating a lively cultural hub.

Being presented this year are:

The Taming of the Shrew, at 6:30 pm on Friday, July 31 and
Richard III, at 6:30 pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Admission is by donation, with proceeds in support of CPAG and the Shawnigan Players. Limited seating is available.

For more info about the rest of their run at Gem o’ the Isle Farm, see:
https://shawniganplayers.com/

07/21/2026