The Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC) was founded in 1976 by groups of local residents dedicated to promoting a wider enjoyment and appreciation of the arts and community-based cultural events throughout the greater Parksville/Qualicum Beach area of central Vancouver Island (School District 69).Oceanside Community Arts Council is a non-profit, registered charity that serves the entire Oceanside community by providing programs and a venue for cultural and artistic expression. Music, literature, performing arts and visual arts are all served within the Arts Council Mission Statement: 'To engage, energize, educate and enrich the cultural life of the Oceanside community.'
Gabriola Arts Council promotes local artistic expression through festivals, residencies, and community engagement, fostering creativity and cultural enrichment on Gabriola Island.