Welcome
to the Nanaimo Arts Council website, where we showcase visual art exhibits, short fiction, and poetry while informing you about upcoming local events. This digital space is your gateway to engage with the NAC, offering event and membership registration options, art sales, and volunteer opportunities. Thank you for visiting, and enjoy your time here!
Visual and Literary Art Programs
Art Around Town
Art Around Town, an exhibition featuring work by local artists and NAC members, is now live!
See the gallery in person at the Port Theatre, or online in the Sun Star Gallery!
Night Market
The Commercial Street Night Market returns for its 7th season, bringing downtown
Nanaimo to life every Thursday from June 18 to August 27, 2026. Check back here for
details about our ‘Family Art Experience’.
Featured Artist Exhibition
pâkicihew (she has swollen hands), an exhibit featuring work by bailey macabre and curated by Amber Morrison, is available in the Moon Jelly Gallery!
Nanaimo Artwalk
Thank you for joining us for the 27th Annual Nanaimo Artwalk! We look forward to seeing you again for the 28th Artwalk on November 22-23, 2026.
Sea Wolf Literary Review
The magazine features the winning entries from the short fiction and poetry competitions. Copies are available through the Vancouver Island Regional Library or read them online here.
Islands Short Fiction Review
ISFR submissions are now open! Share your best short fiction!
Submissions close March 8th!
Ekphrastic Celebration
Ekphrasis is poetry written about a visual image. NAC will host the 2026 poetry
competition this spring. Dates are pending.
Art Around Town
Art Around Town, an exhibition featuring work by local artists and NAC members, is now live!
See the gallery in person at the Port Theatre, or online in the Sun Star Gallery!
Night Market
The Commercial Street Night Market returns for its 7th season, bringing downtown
Nanaimo to life every Thursday from June 18 to August 27, 2026. Check back here for
details about our ‘Family Art Experience’.
Featured Artist Exhibition
pâkicihew (she has swollen hands), an exhibit featuring work by bailey macabre and curated by Amber Morrison, is available in the Moon Jelly Gallery!
Nanaimo Artwalk
Thank you for joining us for the 27th Annual Nanaimo Artwalk! We look forward to seeing you again for the 28th Artwalk on November 22-23, 2026.
Sea Wolf Literary Review
The magazine features the winning entries from the short fiction and poetry competitions. Copies are available through the Vancouver Island Regional Library or read them online here.
Islands Short Fiction Review
ISFR submissions are now open! Share your best short fiction!
Submissions close March 8th!
Ekphrastic Celebration
Ekphrasis is poetry written about a visual image. NAC will host the 2026 poetry
competition this spring. Dates are pending.
Sea Wolf Literary Review
The magazine features the winning entries from the short fiction and poetry competitions. Copies are available through the Vancouver Island Regional Library or read them online here.
Islands Short Fiction Review
ISFR submissions are now open! Share your best short fiction!
Submissions close March 8th!
Ekphrastic Celebration
Ekphrasis is poetry written about a visual image. NAC will host the 2026 poetry
competition this spring. Dates are pending.
Online Galleries
Take a look at the new Art Around Town exhibition! Check out the full display and get more information in the Sun Star online gallery!
Online Galleries
Sun Star
Purple Urchin
