Shows & Events
Joy Members Show 2025
Joy
The Pearl Ellis Gallery invites the community to experience Joy, a non-juried Members’ Showcase that embraces warmth, creativity, and the simple pleasure of art.
Joy runs December 2 to 20. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, December 6, from 1–3 pm. Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and find a unique piece of local art, whether for your home or as a meaningful holiday gift.
This exhibition features a wide range of styles and mediums, including painting, photography, glass, and sculpture, highlighting the creativity of Pearl Ellis Gallery members. From expressive landscapes to vibrant abstracts and everything in between, Joy captures moments of happiness, reflection, and inspiration as the gallery closes out its 2025 season.
This exhibition also marks the debut of The Pearl’s newly refreshed gallery space, including new flooring installed this month.
After the show closes, the gallery will take a short winter break and reopen on January 6, 2026, launching the new season with a juried Themed Show, Shapes & Lines: Marks & Meaning.
Pearl Ellis Gallery, a non-profit organization, located at 1729 Comox Avenue across from Comox Mall, is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is always free.
Giftables Pop-Up 2026
This show offers artists a chance to create gift-ready works for the holiday season, with an extended submission window to allow ample time for production.
Applications open: August 15 – September 30
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.