Arts Council Members -  Groups & Business

Academy of Music

7280 Kemano Street (below Manson)
604 485 9633    Email   Website

The Academy (est. 1981) is a performing arts school encompassing music, dance  and theatre. With a student body of 700 and a faculty and staff of 28 it has established significant festivals for the students and community.

Artique Artist’s Co-op

4722 Marine Ave, Powell River V8A 4Z3

604.485.4837    Email   Website

Artique is your destination for the widest selection of local original art, fine craft, handmade art cards and gift ideas for every taste and budget directly to you from the artists.

Coast Culture Alliance

4638 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, B.C. V0N 3A2    Email   Website

A non-profit society established 1998 the Coast Cultural Alliance is a network of working arts, cultural & heritage groups, businesses and individuals whose efforts enhance the economic well being and cultural vitality of the Sunshine Coast. The CCA produces a monthly events calendar for distribution on the Sunshine Coast as well as the annual Purple Banner Studio & Gallery Guide.

Community Concert Band, Powell River (25 + members)

Stuart Wright 604.485.3813  Email   Website

Provides inspiration and playing opportunities for adults, secondary school and college band students and provides the community with high-quality performances.

Community Radio Society CJMP

C-14 RR2 Pryor Road, Powell River V8A 4Z3
Caitlin Bryant 604.483.4238   Email   Website

Operating CJMP 90.1 FM, Powell River BC's Community Radio Station. All welcome! Become a member of this non-profit under new direction. Volunteer and/or donate to your community radio station!

Creative Expressions Brain Art Studio

Debbie Dee
4735 Marine Avenue
604.485.6065   Email  Website

Multi-discipline artists working in many mediums

Creative Rift Studio & Gallery

4471-C Marine Ave. Powell River, BC, V8A 2K3

(down the stairs from Decibels Music store)

Contact: owners-artists Mischa Brooks-Thoma & Jillian McPhail
604.483.5283 or 604.344.0017   Email   Website

Representing over 30 local artists in Powell River

English Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP)
 & Powell River Diversity Initiative

stewarded by Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP)
Representatives: Kelli (604.484.2004) and Sara (604.485.2675)
eslsap@prepsociety.org or prdi@prepsociety.org

Far Off Broadway Theatre
Myrna Lieshman  604.485.2944

Puts on three productions per year

Friends of The Patricia Theatre

Roberta Pearson, President
5848 Ash Ave
604.483.7755  Email   Website

A non-profit group of locals who want to see the Patricia Theatre restored to her former glory. Join them at special events throughout the year as they raise funds and have a ton of fun doing it.

Leisure Services, City of Powell River

5001 Joyce Avenue, Powell River V8A 5R2
604.485.2891 Email  Website  

Malaspina Art Society

3960 Selkirk Avenue (Vancouver Island University)
Contact: 604.487.9195   www.artpowellriver.ca   Email

A non-profit organization that operates the Malaspina Exhibition Centre at Vancouver Island University, a registered public gallery which provides a venue for local artists and a showplace for a variety of visual arts. Artists are paid an honorarium. A permanent collection of art by local artists is on display during the summer. New members welcome. Meetings are the 1st Monday each month at the University; look for the sandwich board for room number.

Max Cameron Theatre

Brooks Secondary School, Marine (Hwy 101) & Hemlock (Townsite)   MAP

Email   Website

Patricia Theatre

Ann Nelson
5848 Ash Ave (Townsite)
604.483.9345  Email   Website

In continuous operation since 1928, the theatre has many original features and is gradually being restored with the fund raising efforts of Friends of the Patricia.  For some entertaining history on the theatre read the article by Karen Southern.

Powell River Film Festival

Director: Jan Padgett   Ext. 222    Email
Youth Program Director:  Michelle Hignell  Ext. 225   Email
201A-7373 Duncan St. V8A 1W6    604 485 0325
PRREDS Office - at the end of the building in back of blue industrial complex above Manson

Sponsors an annual film festival in February  Film Festival Website

Powell River Fine Arts Association

5395 Timberlane Ave, Powell River
604.483.3856  Representative: Jolaine Wright  Email

The Powell River Fine Arts Association supports 4 main groups of artists; potters, quilters, painters and weavers. We are constantly evolving and those pursuing other types of art are welcome to bring their ideas to the table. We are a membership based association, and welcome new members. All equipment that you need for each medium is on site and is included with your membership, you only pay for your supplies.

Powell River Studio Tour

Richard Benson
604.485.1247   Website

The Powell River Studio Tour is annual event held each year in August. Free to the public, the Tour features local artists at their studios located from Saltery Bay (south of Powell River) to Lund.

Visitors will be able to experience the diversity & excellence of the art community in the Powell River region, along with the spectacular natural beauty of Canada's Sunshine Coast. Visitors design their own tour using a free brochure and guide that includes information on each artist or gallery participating in the tour.

Raven’s Call Theatre

5201 Manson Avenue
Powell River, BC V8A 3P2
604.483.4999  Email

Representatives: Imtiaz Taj, Joel Benson and Zoe Ludski

Synergy Frame Shop

Brian Nelson
5848 Ash Ave (in Townsite beside the Historic Patricia Theatre)
604.483.3002   Email

Texada Arts, Culture, Tourism Society

PO Box 27, Van Anda, B.C., V0N 3K0

Representative: Bob Timms  604.486.0274  Email

Timberlane Quilters Guild

Nina Mussellam
604.485.6506   Email

Townsite Heritage Society

Ann Nelson
5848 Ash Ave (Townsite)
604.483.3901 Email   Website

Incorporated as a society in 1989, the mandate of the Society is to raise awareness of our unique heritage through education, walking tours and by providing historical resources. Since its’ inception the Society has invigorated the community. Active members engage in fundraising activities to support the Society’s endeavours. The website provides a photo journey back through time as well as some history on the area.

Writers' Conference, Powell River

Contact: Barb Rees  604 485 2732   Email   Website

Celebrate the craft of writing and the joy of reading with fellow writers of varying degrees of experience.

The Powell River Fine Arts Association supports 4 main groups of artists; potters, quilters, painters and weavers. We are constantly evolving and those pursuing other types of art are welcome to bring their ideas to the table. We are a membership based association, and welcome new members. All equipment that you need for each medium is on site and is included with your membership, you only pay for your supplies.