Shows & Events
Awakening Members Showcase 2027
Awakening celebrates the arrival of spring and the feeling of something new beginning. Members explore renewal, growth, changing light, and the moments that bring us out of winter and into a new season.
Flourish Members Showcase 2027
Flourish captures summer in full bloom. Through colour, nature, movement, and personal expression, members share work inspired by growth, energy, and the richness of the season.
Abundance Members Showcase 2027
Abundance celebrates a season of plenty, from overflowing gardens and changing landscapes to the people, places, and experiences that make life feel full. Members interpret abundance in their own way, both in the world around us and in everyday life.
Joy Members Showcase 2027
Joy celebrates the things that lift our spirits and make life a little brighter. Members share their own interpretations of joy, from simple pleasures and playful moments to the people, places, and experiences that make us happy.
Flourish Members Showcase 2026
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is delighted to present Flourish, its annual Summer Members Show, on display from May 26 to June 20. This vibrant exhibition celebrates the beauty and abundance of the season through the eyes of local artists, with works that capture the warmth, colour, and energy of summer.
Featuring 30 artists from throughout the Comox Valley, the exhibition highlights a diverse collection of painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media works. Inspired by gardens, coastlines, wildlife, and the changing light of summer, the pieces in Flourish reflect both the beauty of the natural world and the unique perspectives of the artists who call this region home.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments, connect with participating artists, and experience the exhibition in a welcoming community setting.
In addition to the Flourish show, the Pearl’s Spotlight on Craft area has rotated in three new featured artists - ceramics by Rumour Blunt, silk art by Karen Hasegawa, and fabric dolls by Anna-Maria Lawrie. All artwork, crafts, and a selection of locally made art cards are available for purchase.
Awakening Members Showcase 2026
As the days grow longer and nature stirs to life, the Pearl Ellis Gallery invites you to experience Awakening, the 2026 Spring Members’ Show. This exhibition features work from Comox Valley and Vancouver Island local artists, capturing the essence of renewal and transformation in a variety of styles and mediums.
Joy Members Show 2025
Shapes and Lines: Marks and Meaning is a juried exhibition that invites artists to delve into the raw language of visual form—line, shape, gesture, rhythm, and repetition. This show focuses on the expressive power of formal elements that often speak more through feeling than narrative, more through structure than subject.
Giftables Pop Up 2025
Find unique, handcrafted gifts at the Pearl Ellis Gallery Giftables Show. This special event features a curated selection of smaller, affordable artworks, ensuring there's something for every budget.
Abundance Members Show 2025
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is hosting Abundance, a members’ show that brings together artists from the Comox Valley and nearby communities. On display from August 19 to September 13, the show includes paintings, photography, fibre art, sculpture, and more — each piece reflecting the creativity of the people who live here.
Flourish Members Show
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is delighted to present Flourish, its annual Summer Members Show, on display from May 27 to June 21. This vibrant exhibition celebrates the beauty and abundance of the season through the eyes of local artists, with works that capture the warmth, colour, and energy of summer.
Over 40 artists from across the Comox Valley will be featured, showcasing a variety of styles and mediums including painting, photography, fibre arts, and sculpture. From lush landscapes to vivid florals, each piece invites viewers to reflect on the joys of summer and the natural world in full bloom.
Awakening Members Show
Awakening, our members' show, features a vibrant collection of works inspired by renewal, inspiration, and the beauty of the season.
Members Show - Theme "Joy"
The Pearl Ellis Gallery invites the community to immerse in the spirit of the season with "Joy," a members' show that embodies warmth, creativity, and celebration. This final exhibit of the year features works from talented local artists, offering a blend of artistic expression that reflects each artist’s interpretation of joy.
Giftables Show
Find unique, handcrafted gifts at the Pearl Ellis Gallery Giftables Show. This special event features a curated selection of smaller, affordable artworks, ensuring there's something for every budget. To accommodate your holiday shopping, the gallery will extend its hours until 8 PM on Fridays, November 15 and 22.
Summer Members Show 2024
Celebrate Summer at the Pearl! Immerse yourself in the vibrant essence of summer at the Pearl Ellis Gallery Summer Members’ Show, running now until September 14th. This exhibition features the remarkable talents of 58 local artists, offering a diverse range of artwork that will captivate and inspire all who attend.