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Port Alberni’s Conversation Café is going Live on Zoom! Thurs Nov 17 7:00pm – 9:00pm Zoom Link: www.tinyurl.com/47mvkt9d   Featuring, well YOU, of course, plus a very special guest who is a’ movin’ and a’ shakin’ in the creative sector: … Continue reading →

What do we want? A more creative Port Alberni! When do we want it? Yesterday! Join a spirited dialogue session with Port Alberni’s creative minds as we focus on the concept of Port Alberni as a Vancouver Island Arts Hub. … Continue reading →

The conversation continues! Join us Thursday October 20th from 7-9pm at Steampunk Cafe and choose from a full-course menu of brand spankin’ new activities designed to build upon the themes and ideas explored during our previous sessions. What does an … Continue reading →

A panel of local creative entrepreneurs tell all! The good, the bad and the ugly about starting and sustaining and arts-based business in the Alberni Valley. What does success look like? What lessons can be learned? How can we as … Continue reading →

Meet the Alberni Valley’s creatives in a chill local setting where we give voice to key issues in the creative sector, share opportunities and challenges, and plot our way forward in the new realities of our changing community. ***Facilitated by … Continue reading →

There’s a fresh creative force in our community – what happens when that energy is harnessed in one space?  Wednesday August 31st  |  7:00-9:00pm AV Museum, Echo Centre, 4255 Wallace Street Next Gen Arts is a gathering of the Alberni Valley’s … Continue reading →

A shoutout…. Art Rave refuses to die! Not only was Art Rave’s Annual General Meeting held on Apr. 22 and a new board elected (with places for any of you who want to volunteer), but there a suite of Spring … Continue reading →

Wesley Bloxham, Art Rave co-founder and friend, passed away on June 4th, 2020, in Port Alberni. Wes made a home here and was the creator and owner of Islands Gallery, on Argyle St. Wes welcomed everyone into this remarkable space, … Continue reading →