May Newsletter
What’s Happening at the Gallery
If you haven’t yet visited Embedded, now’s the time. Featuring the work of Lori Kenney and Dione Dolan, this compelling exhibition runs until May 23. Come experience the show while you still can.
Looking ahead, Flourish, our members’ showcase, runs from May 26 to June 20 and promises a wonderful celebration of the creativity and diversity within our gallery community.
Don’t forget that submissions for Shared Ground are due May 24. If you’ve been considering participating, now is the time to finalize your ideas and get your submission in.
‘Collaborative Art’ sounds intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
Collaboration simply means two (or more) artists creating work together. That’s it!
Shared decisions
Back-and-forth input
Something neither of you would have made on your own
You make the rules and you choose the process. It can be messy, playful, and even a bit chaotic. That’s the point!
AGM Recap
A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 AGM. Member participation is what helps shape the future of the Pearl Ellis Gallery and ensures we continue to grow as a vibrant, artist supported community.
Your engagement, ideas, and commitment help keep the gallery strong, not just as an exhibition space, but as a place that champions and supports local artists.
For those who were unable to attend, AGM documents can be found here.
Volunteers Needed
Our gallery runs because of our amazing member volunteers and as summer approaches, we need your help.
We’re currently looking for members to join our team of gallery hosts to welcome visitors, process art sales, and answer questions. Shifts are just 3 hours (10:00–1:00 or 1:00–4:00), training is provided, and you don’t have to make a huge commitment; hosting for just one shift a month is helpful and makes a meaningful difference.
Volunteering at the gallery is not only essential to keeping our doors open, but also a wonderful way to connect with visitors, support the arts community, and spend time surrounded by inspiring work.
If you’ve been looking for a simple, fun way to get more involved, this is it. Interested? Please reach out to Liz Wouters, Volunteer Liaison liz@pearlellisgallery.ca , we would love to have you on the team.
Art Supply Swap Alert
We heard you were looking to clear out some art supplies. Here’s your chance to pass them along to other creatives instead of sending perfectly usable materials to the landfill.
Valley Art Supply is hosting a FREE Art Supply Swap on May 24 from 12:00–2:00 PM and is currently accepting donations of art supplies during regular business hours.
This is a fantastic way to declutter your studio, support emerging artists, and keep valuable materials in creative circulation.
Check out their Instagram page for full details.
