Pearl Ellis Gallery invites everyone to fill out our first annual Member Survey. Your voice is important to us as we move Pearl Ellis Gallery into the 2025 season! This survey should take less than ten minutes to complete and will be a very useful tool for us to gather statistics and to allow you to share your thoughts with us.
We are excited to announce the results of our jury process, which selected the artists for the open exhibition spots in 2025. With 20 submissions for only four spots, the process was challenging, especially given the high quality of all the entries.…
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an exciting and productive year at the Pearl Ellis Gallery. With shows changing every four weeks, there’s never a dull moment! Our continuing success is made possible by the tireless efforts of our dedicated board and volunteers. They truly are the backbone of our gallery. That said, we are always looking for new faces to join our team and bring fresh energy to our operations.…
Phew! What a busy month it has been, and there’s still so much more to do before it wraps up!
We’re halfway through our first-ever Giftables pop-up show, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the turnout and response. Sales are through the roof, and visitors are spreading the word that this is an affordable and classy event. The best part? Participants only pay a minimal fee and receive 80% of their sales. It’s so rewarding to see our members enjoying the fruits of their hard work and creativity—that’s what we’re all about!…
We’re already halfway through October, and as I write this on Thanksgiving Monday, I can’t help but reflect on how much we have to be grateful for at the Pearl Ellis Gallery. At the top of the list are our amazing volunteers. Many of you have given your time and energy to help make our gallery a vibrant and welcoming place, whether by hosting or working behind the scenes on important tasks like website support and putting up posters.…
September is in full swing, and our community is bustling with new initiatives, creative endeavours, and the harvest from our beautiful region's gardens and orchards. As we enjoy the season’s bounty, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about fresh ideas and projects to carry us through the quieter winter months.…
As the lazy days of summer draw to a close and school schedules loom on the horizon, we still have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors here in the Comox Valley. Cooler temperatures can be invigorating and rejuvenating for the creative process.…
As we begin the second half of 2024, we are happy to announce that things have been progressing steadily at the Pearl, and there are many interesting opportunities on the horizon.
As always, our card sales are very healthy, and many new members are availing themselves of this membership perk. There always seems to be something new on our card rack!…
Warm weather is finally here, and at the Pearl, we are excited to spend time outdoors, whether gardening, hiking, or painting "en plein air". For the rest of the summer, we are excited to invite you to participate in a special opportunity to paint live in front of the Pearl Ellis Gallery. This public display will draw visitors to the gallery and allow you to interact and share your creative process with them. You may also sell the work you produce on-site through our Gallery Square system, though a 20% commission will be deducted. We have easels available in the gallery, including a French easel with a storage box, or you can bring your own. We also have an umbrella to shade you during these lovely sunny days. For more information and to get on the schedule, please reach out to Elaine Smith at elaine@pearlellisgallery.ca.…
Join Pearl Ellis Gallery at Comox Summer Fest on Saturday, June 22, from 10 am to 5 pm. We will have numerous mini-paintings available for purchase by donation, and our talented member artists will be creating custom mini-paintings live at our booth. Request any subject—be it a tree, flower, night sky, or baseball mitt—and watch your personalized mini masterpiece come to life. While the event is free, donations are encouraged to support the gallery’s programs and initiatives.…
Having moved to the Comox Valley less than two years ago from a different province, I continue to be amazed at the lushness of our surroundings and the abundance and variety of flowering plants and trees. Spring is a spectacular time to drive into Comox and be surrounded by blooms, smiling faces, and sunshine on the water, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. This really is a special place.…