Pacific Arts Market

06/02/2026

Nanaimo — it’s happening! Our brand‑new Gallery opens THIS MONTH, and the response has been incredible. Our first intakes are already full and the waitlist is growing, but here’s the exciting part: once we’re fully settled, we expect to welcome even more artists and vendors than originally planned.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the perfect time to apply and get on the list for 2026. We offer three flexible options — Wall Space, Floor Space, and Shelf Space — so artists and makers of all kinds can find the perfect fit for their work.

Joining in our first year comes with huge benefits:
• A prime downtown location with nonstop foot traffic
• A completely brand‑new, purpose‑built space designed for visibility
• Strong promotion and marketing support
• A growing community and built‑in momentum
• Monthly events, features, and opportunities to shine
• And the chance to be part of something BIG from the start

We’re working around the clock behind the scenes to get this beautiful new space ready for our first round of vendors — and then ready for YOU, our supporters.

Apply now to secure your spot for 2026… and come celebrate with us when we officially open on June 17th!

pacificartsmarket.ca/nanaimogallerycall

Open to all BC Artists and Makers

06/01/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our New Gallery Artist! 🌟

We’re thrilled to introduce Pink Earth, one of the very first artists to join our brand‑new Pacific Arts Market Gallery in Nanaimo! Their work will be on display from day one — starting with our soft opening and continuing through to the Grand Opening celebration.

Doors open on June 17th, then we’re open from Wednesday-Sunday. Be among the first to see the new Gallery taking shape. Our Grand Opening event is planned for July 11th, once all artists and vendors have moved in.

📅 All Gallery terms begin with 12 weeks and are fully renewable, and we’re so excited that Amy Bell has chosen to be part of this incredible new chapter alongside 50+ local artists and makers.

🎨 About the Artist:

All of the products at Pink Earth are handmade on Vancouver Island, BC. Each piece is designed with the inspiration from nature’s organic aesthetic and is created with a rustic elegance which is made to bring joy and happiness to your home.
The pottery is made in small batches of around 30 pieces and if carefully formed over a two day period. After the pieces have dried for a week, they are then fired to 1000 degrees Celsius in my kiln. I then mix my glazes from powders before dipping and pouring the ceramics to create beautiful glaze patterns. The ceramics is then fired again to 1260 degrees Celsius.
Pink Earth Ceramics offers a unique opportunity for customers to invest in and enjoy one of a kind pottery, carefully crafted with a commitment to sustainability at its core. Our small team takes pride in every piece we make and strives to provide exceptional service to each and every customer.

📍 Visit the Gallery:

100‑460 Wallace Street, Nanaimo (part of the new Soundworks building)

There’s plenty of street parking nearby, plus a parking lot right beside the building.
This is a big moment — help us welcome this amazing artist into our brand‑new creative space!

Explore more at pacificartsmarket.ca

06/01/2026

Come on over! We’re opening our new Gallery in Nanaimo on June 17th, and we’ve got 2 big events in Maffeo Sutton Park on June 7th and 27th 😃

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05/31/2026

🌞 Art in Maffeo Park — June 7th!

We’re kicking off summer with incredible food, art, and community vibes right in Downtown Nanaimo!

🍪 One Cool Cookie — serving up dreamy ice cream cookie sandwiches and sweet treats
🧀 2 Rae’s & Jacks Grilled Cheese — gourmet comfort food, family‑owned and delicious
🇧🇷 Brazilian Delicacies — authentic bites full of flavour and warmth

Plus 🎨 over 40 local artists and vendors, 🎶 live music, and 🎈 free family activities — all in one beautiful seaside setting.

✨ Free event, free parking, and endless good energy.
Mark your calendar — June 7th, 11–5pm at Maffeo Sutton Park!

05/31/2026

Art in Maffeo Park Special Guest: Nanaimo Art Gallery

Note: the Nanaimo Art Gallery will be at this event in June only

Event Dates:

June 7th & 27th 11-5pm
August 29th 11-4pm

Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo

Our goal is to make contemporary art meaningful, accessible, and connected to everyday life in our region. In addition to four exhibitions each year, we offer inclusive learning programs for all ages—from children’s classes and youth programs to drop-in activities and school workshops—so people can build skills, creativity, and confidence. Guided by values of relevance, relationships, innovation, and openness, we aim to create a welcoming space for everyone. By keeping admission by donation, offering bursaries, and bringing programs into the community, we reduce barriers to participation.

Event Details:
🌺Over 45 specially curated local Vendors + Artists
Unique vendors on each date

👉Including fine art, artisans, and crafters

Food Trucks all 3 dates: & cool.cookie - June 7th
- June 27ththe.funnel - August 29th

Live Ambient Flute Music featuring

Prizes and activities provided onsite by the in June

⏰ Sunday June 7th 11-5pm
⏰ Saturday June 27th 11-5pm
⏰ Saturday August 29th 11-4pm

📍100 Comox Rd. Nanaimo
FREE event, FREE parking

Find more information by using the link in our bio
or below
https://www.pacificartsmarket.ca/events

05/30/2026

NANAIMO - Look at us go! From bare walls to a bright new Gallery, it’s all coming together. So much is still happening behind the scenes — nonstop! We’re gearing up for our big opening on June 17th, and next month our first round of vendors will be moving in. Until then, we’re working hard to get this beautiful new space ready for them… and then ready for YOU, our amazing supporters.

100-460 Wallace St. Nanaimo
Part of the new Soundworks building downtown

05/30/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our New Gallery Artist! 🌟

We’re thrilled to introduce Hooked on Glass, one of the very first artists to join our brand‑new Pacific Arts Market Gallery in Nanaimo! Their work will be on display from day one — starting with our soft opening and continuing through to the Grand Opening celebration.

Doors open on June 17th, then we’re open from Wednesday-Sunday. Be among the first to see the new Gallery taking shape. Our Grand Opening event is planned for July 11th, once all artists and vendors have moved in.

📅 All Gallery terms begin with 12 weeks and are fully renewable, and we’re so excited that Teresa de Koninck has chosen to be part of this incredible new chapter alongside 50+ local artists and makers.

🎨 About the Artist:

Based in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Teresa de Koninck is an accomplished glass artist and the creative mind behind Hooked on Glass. With over 30 years of experience, she creates striking fused and stained glass works thoughtfully integrated with driftwood and metal.

Inspired by the coastal environment, Teresa’s pieces reflect the movement and vibrancy of marine life, sea creatures, and garden elements. Her commitment to sustainability shows in her use of repurposed materials, blending glass, wood, and metal into designs that feel both natural and imaginative.

Her work celebrates the raw beauty of the West Coast while balancing innovation with tradition, illuminating spaces with colour, texture, and a distinct sense of craftsmanship.

📍 Visit the Gallery:

100‑460 Wallace Street, Nanaimo (part of the new Soundworks building)

There’s plenty of street parking nearby, plus a parking lot right beside the building.
This is a big moment — help us welcome this amazing artist into our brand‑new creative space!

Explore more at pacificartsmarket.ca

05/29/2026

🌞 Two Big Summer Markets Are Coming — and this season is going to be EPIC!

Get ready for sun, art, food, music, and the best seaside vibes on Vancouver Island. We’re thrilled to bring back two major community markets packed with incredible local vendors, delicious eats, live music, and free activities for all ages.

🎨 ART IN MAFFEO PARK — Downtown Nanaimo
📅 June 7 • June 27 • August 29
Right on the waterfront with 40+ vendors, food trucks, live ambient music, and family activities — the perfect summer day in the park.

🌊 ART BY THE BEACH — Transfer Beach, Ladysmith
📅 July 18 • July 25
A beautiful oceanside market featuring talented artists, makers, food, music, and those unbeatable Ladysmith beach vibes.

Both markets celebrate local creativity, community, and the magic of summer by the sea.
Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss a single date.

05/29/2026

Art in Maffeo Park Vendor: Kelly Mitchelmore

Note: Kelly is at this event in June only

Event Dates:

June 7th & 27th 11-5pm
August 29th 11-4pm

Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo

I love to paint large florals and moody seascapes and currently show across Canada. I create and sell only originals - no prints so everything is unique and a one of to . I am a Canadian veteran from Nova Scotia new to BC am known for my poppies and loud laugh.I paint because I can’t imagine not painting. And if I am lucky enough to support myself while doing something I can’t imagine not doing – well that’s the dream right ? – thank you all for allowing me to become the artist I hope to be.

Event Details:
🌺Over 45 specially curated local Vendors + Artists
Unique vendors on each date

👉Including fine art, artisans, and crafters

Food Trucks all 3 dates: & cool.cookie - June 7th
- June 27ththe.funnel - August 29th

Live Ambient Flute Music featuring

Prizes and activities provided onsite by the

⏰ Sunday June 7th 11-5pm
⏰ Saturday June 27th 11-5pm
⏰ Saturday August 29th 11-4pm

📍100 Comox Rd. Nanaimo
FREE event, FREE parking

Find more information by using the link in our bio
or below
https://www.pacificartsmarket.ca/events

05/29/2026

Check this out

Support local youth artists this weekend at the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s Youth Art Exhibition & Market Extravaganza!

Participants from the Youth Art Collective have curated their own exhibition, Silver Linings, featuring original artwork created by local teens. Visitors can also shop a small cash-only market with artwork and handmade pieces created by the artists themselves.

📍 Art Lab at

Friday, May 29 | 4pm–7pm (Opening Remarks at 6pm)
Saturday, May 30 | 10am–4pm
Sunday, May 31 | 12pm–4pm

Be sure to bring cash if you’d like to support these young local artists directly.