qathet Art Centre

09/02/2026

After School Art Program starts up this month!
🧑‍🎨 For youth ages 6 to 12.
📅 Thursdays – Sept 24 to Nov 26, 2026
🕞 3:30pm to 5pm at qathet Art Centre, suite 215 above the Library.
Register at qathetart.ca/after-school-art-program/

08/18/2026

The 8x8 Anonymous Art Show call for art is open until September 15.
And tickets for the exciting buying night gala at qathet Art Centre are available!

Learn more and buy tickets at qathetart.ca/8x8-anonymous-art-show

08/08/2026

Ticket sales are now open for our 8x8 Anonymous Art Show Buying Night Gala!

😎 The event will feature unique 8"x 8" artworks made by local, emerging, and professional artists sold at a min ticket of $88. Artists remain anonymous, signing only the back or bottom.

🧑‍🎨 All funds raised go towards qathet Art Youth Programs.

🎉 Join the fun and celebrate art with qathet art+wares MC Bad Karen and local artists.

🖼️ Learn more and get your tickets at qathetART.ca

And Happy Birthday to our event partners and pals qathet art + wares ! 🥳

07/29/2026

Calling all artists to create work for this upcoming fundraiser Art Show. Artwork to be 8”x8”. All funds raised go towards qathet Art Youth Programs. Deadline to submit September 15. Learn more at qathetart.ca/8x8-anonymous-art-show/

07/21/2026

Scenes from Art Camp ☺️
The rest of our weeks of camp are waitlist only now. Thank you for signing up for a creative summer with us!

06/25/2026

Join qathet ART and Paradise Valley Produce for a land based afternoon of plein air creating and farm fresh nibbles.

Monday July 13 from 4-7pm at Paradise Valley Produce.

Along with creating time, the event will include a plein air technique demo, opportunities to share artwork (if you’re comfortable), mingle with others and celebrate the season.

Please pre-register at https://square.link/u/xDzspkjO

Image credit: Janet Southcott

06/12/2026

Summer Art Camps are filling up fast! We still have some spaces left for weeks 1-3 in July and our August camps are almost full! Sign up:

Six weeks of creative fun at qathet Art Centre for youth ages 6 - 12. Registration is open!

06/04/2026

The 2026 Youth Film Camp is now accepting applications! The camp runs from August 4 - 7 at the Patricia Theatre. Youth ages 12 -15 are encouraged to apply. Admission is free, and it is always oversubscribed. https://www.qathetfilm.ca/youth-festival/

05/28/2026

3Fates opens this week at qathet Art Centre.
Starting with two performance evenings, May 29 & 30, introducing the 3Fates through the cedar radian spatializing sound environment.

📅 Performances: Friday, May 29 + Saturday, May 30
⭐ Doors open at 7pm. Performance starts at 730pm
🎟️ Entrance by donation. No tickets required.

👀 Exhibition: June 1-5. Viewing hours 2-5pm (open late Wed 2-8pm)

🔗 Learn more: https://www.qathetart.ca/3fates/

📍The qathet Art Centre is located at 215 - 6975 Alberni Street, above the PR Public Library.

3Fates is a Creative BC and BC Arts Council funded project experimenting and exploring the interface of art and technology by Donna Lytle, with Giorgio Magnanensi, Greg Dupond and Tom Decker.

05/26/2026

Registration is filling up for our Summer Art Camps! Weeks 1, 2 and 3 still have some spaces. Weeks 4, 5 & 6 are almost full! Register soon to secure your child's spot.

week 1: June 29, 30, July 2 & 3 (4 day camp)
week 2: July 6-10
week 3: July 20-24
week 4: July 27-31
week 5: August 10-14
week 6: August 17-21

Visit https://www.qathetart.ca/summer-art-camp/ to learn more and register