Nanaimo Art Gallery is a public art gallery committed to inspiring and challenging our community through art. Exhibitions of work by professional artists are excellent, relevant and extend out into the community through dynamic public programs. Art Lab, our dedicated space for learning, offers innovative workshops and hands-on activities for children, teens and adults. The Gallery holds a growing collection of art, connects with thousands of students through TD Artists in the Schools, and runs The Gallery Store which features a selection of high-quality, locally made artworks and objects. All are welcome!
Art Knapps prides itself in offering the very best in quality plant material plus an extensive selection of pottery, decorative garden and home decor, an exciting new fashion department that includes Vero Moda clothing, scarves, shoes and jewelry, a full service florist plus an exclusive seasonal Christmas store. Plus... new to the store is our very own tea shop – 'Horteaculture'. We truly have become your one stop shopping location! Wim VanderZalm and his wife Rose own the Wimco group of companies. Together they operate 2 stores. The flagship store is in Port Coquitlam and boasts over 20,000 sq.ft. of store area, 40,000 sq.ft. of outdoor covered greenhouses for a dry shopping environment in our often wet climate and 40,000 sq.ft. of outdoor nursery. Their second store is located in Downtown Vancouver on Hornby St. and offers a funky, bright and friendly downtown atmosphere.
Lexi Diamonds & Gift in Nanaimo specializes in Canadian diamonds, Inuit art and more. We have a large selection of diamond rings and other jewellery, Canadian made gifts and original First Nations artwork. Visit us on Chapel Street to browse our fine selection of Inuit carvings, pottery, muskox leather, paintings and limited edition prints. We will work with you to design your special ring, earrings, or necklace from our many Canadian diamonds.
Have you always wanted to learn art but didn't know where to turn? – The ArtWay was created with you in mind... The ArtWay is a learning center that offers classes and workshops for adults, youth and children. Our goal is student centered learning, we teach you the basics and then you guide us. We will teach you what you want to learn, follow the path you choose to creating your own masterpieces. The ArtWay was founded, January 2010, by prominent local artist Denna Erickson.