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!

Islands Short Fiction Review

ISFR submissions are now open! Share your best short fiction!

Submissions close March 8th!

Nanaimo Artwalk

Thank you for joining us for the 27th Annual Nanaimo Artwalk!

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!

Moon Jelly Gallery

pâkicihew (she has swollen hands), an exhibit featuring work by bailey macabre and curated by Amber Morrison, is available in the Moon Jelly Gallery!

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!

Clouds Over Gulf Islands

Clouds Over Gulf Islands

Sonja Billard

$300.00
Cactus Garden

Cactus Garden

Sinjin Dixon-Warren

$150.00
Arch Rock

Arch Rock

Meghan Bellamy

$1,944.00
Chaotic Growth

Chaotic Growth

Sandy Goatcher

$325.00
Pull up a Chair

Pull up a Chair

Laura Barnes

$500.00
Summer Rental

Summer Rental

Jenny Adams

$375.00
Fire, Ash, Wind

Fire, Ash, Wind

Zann Hemphill

$700.00
Radiant Arbutus

Radiant Arbutus

Chatlotte Mougeot

$425.00

Online Galleries

Sun Star

Purple Urchin

Moon Jelly