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!

Silk Moth

Silk Moth

John Collison-Baker

$85.00
Walk in the Dunes

Walk in the Dunes

Karen Gaetz-Denman

$370.00
Daydream!

Daydream!

Linda Lawry

$450.00
Perched

Perched

Trevor Phillips

$1,400.00
The Jewels of Reflection

The Jewels of Reflection

Jadranka Andros

$850.00
Cosmic Daisy

Cosmic Daisy

NADIA SHWORAN

$540.00
Fire, Ash, Wind

Fire, Ash, Wind

Zann Hemphill

$700.00
Yellow boat Degnen Bay

Yellow boat Degnen Bay

Stephen Hynes

$450.00
Radiant Arbutus

Radiant Arbutus

Charlotte Mougeot

$425.00

Online Galleries

Sun Star

Purple Urchin

Moon Jelly