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The Sunshine Coast is home to artists of all kinds, from potters and
painters to spinners and weavers. We are very proud of our large and
dynamic arts community. For a great day's outing, grab a copy of the
Purple Banner brochure (available at the Visitor Centre) and take a self-guided tour of artists studios
and galleries on the Coast.
A few of the many artists on the coast are featured below. For more
information about the arts on the Sunshine Coast, visit the
Coast Cultural
Alliance web site.
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 A former high school art teacher in the lower mainland, Krista is now focused on her art full time. She has had a number of solo exhibitions both in the Lower Mainland and on the Sunshine Coast. She works in oil, acrylics and mixed media techniques as well as designs one of a kind gemstone with silver jewelry.
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Carol attended the Alberta College of Art before moving to Toronto where she worked as a freelance artist developing her skills as a painter. Colour and light play an important role in Carol's bright acrylic paintings. Now working from her home and studio in Roberts Creek, she draws on the forest and sea for her inspirations.
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Copper Sky Gallery and Cafe |
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The Copper Sky Gallery and Café is located in Madeira Park, the community hub of Pender Harbour. Our gallery features the works of local artists.
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 Doris Biddle is an active, professional artist who paints in acrylic, watercolour, pastels or oil. She has won several awards for her portraits, and paintings of horses. Doris does portrait commissions and would be delighted to create a painting from one of your special photos of people or places. Doris also sells prints and cards.
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Fibre Works Studio and Gallery |
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Enjoy the unique and exciting experience of a gallery located in a yurt, where you can view explorations in texture and colour by a variety of local and international fibre artists. You can also visit the working studio of fibre artist, Yvonne Stowell, while she weaves, spins, dyes and knits handspun yarns and exotic fibres. Or you can attend workshops in yurts, led by artists from around the world, where you will experience the creative energy of working in a circular space.
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A previous student of Emily Carr College of Art and Design and the Studio Art program of Capilano College, Gigi Hoeller is a professional finger painter. Painting in vibrant colours, her subject matter varies from images of the Sunshine Coast and British Columbia, architectural street scenes, and detailed flower images that have been issued as postage stamps.
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 Goldmoss is a 2000 sq. ft. modern gallery set amongst private sculpture gardens on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. It showcases local and international artists, contemporary paintings, sculptures, and limited edition prints.
There is a children's art and education classroom that is also open for public use on weekends (adult supervision required).
We are open on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 pm and admission is free. For wheelchair access, call ahead. For art class inquiries, please email us.
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