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

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the 2025 Islands Short Fiction Review!

The 2026 ISFR will open submissions starting February 8th, 2026!

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!

Mighty Arbutus

Mighty Arbutus

Dorota Goede

$325.00
Clouds Over Gulf Islands

Clouds Over Gulf Islands

Sonja Billard

$300.00
The LADIES

The LADIES

Rosina Solylo

$275.00
Arch Rock

Arch Rock

Meghan Bellamy

$1,944.00
Silk Moth

Silk Moth

John Collison-Baker

$85.00
Cowichan Valley Spring

Cowichan Valley Spring

Nancy

$250.00
Morning Heron in Nanaimo Harbour

Morning Heron in Nanaimo Harbour

Laura Kelsey

$175.00
Daydream!

Daydream!

Linda Lawry

$450.00
The Jewels of Reflection

The Jewels of Reflection

Jadranka Andros

$850.00

Online Galleries

Sun Star

Purple Urchin

Moon Jelly