Tofino Arts Council

06/02/2026

Come check out the Grade 8 & 9 Ucluelet Secondary School art exhibition on now at the Tofino Arts Council Hallway Gallery until June 22 🎨

The Hallway Gallery is at ʔuušmaʕukʔas - Arts & Commerce Hub at 331 Main Street, and is accessible from The Tofino Public Library and open during regular library hours.

05/15/2026

We’re thrilled to offer this important (and free) workshop on June 6th - please join us!

This workshop focuses on a compassion-led and person-centred approach aimed at building knowledge and safer practices to better support ourselves, individuals and communities impacted by trauma within the arts sector. This two part workshop will be hosted by BC Pomeroy and Naasʔi ʔawatin ḥiškʷiiʔatḥ artist.

Event Details
June 6th 9:00am-3:00pm
Tofino Arts Council ʔuuŠmaʕukʔas arts & commerce hub
331 Main Street, n̓ačiqs
Snacks and drinks will be provided with an hour lunch break, lunch not included.

BC Pomeroy she/her
BC Pomeroy is a Q***r Researcher, an Award-Winning Patient Public Engagement Specialist, an Author and Speaker.
www.bcpomeroy.com

Naasʔi ʔawatin he/they is a ḥiškʷiiʔatḥ two-spirit storyteller and artist.
Find them on instagram and our websitecreates

Find out more and book on our website tofinoartscouncil.com

05/11/2026

Join us! Our AGM on Wednesday May 27th will include Elder Levi Martin, artist and poet
Find out what’s been brewing at the Hub, and what’s next for the Tofino Arts Council, with updates from your outgoing ED and
See you there!
If you or someone you know wants to join the board and help bring more creative energy to Tofino and the Outer Coast, please contact Maureen at [email protected]

05/07/2026

We are so grateful to have as part of our team at TAC and honoured to have her profile with a stunning photograph by Melody Charlie now on our website to recognize all that she does for TAC and the art community.
We’re coming up to the year anniversary (yes!) of Elizabeth running workshops every week in the ʔuušmaʕukʔas - Arts & Commerce Hub. Join us every Thursday from 5-8pm for beading, weaving, and crafts of all kinds, but also a warm welcome and delicious food thanks also to Elizabeth’s mom Annie George ❤️
Free to attend and open to all ages.
Learn more about Elizabeth on our ‘about us’ page and also check out her workshops for youth and schools under our Indigenous Artists in Schools page: https://tofinoartscouncil.com/artists-in-schools
You can also purchase beading kits that directly support Elizabeth’s weekly workshops.

05/05/2026

✨SPRING SMALL GRANTS ARE OPEN ✨

Got an idea waiting to bloom? 🌿

TAC can help bring it to life, with up to $625 in funding per project.

We’re excited to support all kinds of creative sparks: projects, workshops, even art supplies.

Wander over to our website and visit the “Artists” page for all the details and the application form.

You must be a TAC member to apply,

We are always here if you have questions about the application. Just ask!

04/14/2026

04/11/2026

Join us in Ty Histanis next week with and family for a fun night of crafting!

04/06/2026

The rumours are true - it’s time for my next chapter (and to make more art!), and to pass the baton to a new Executive Director 😊
Are you passionate about the arts in Tofino and want to lead TAC to continue to support artists in our community? Apply now!