Pearl Ellis Gallery

Pearl Ellis Gallery The Pearl Ellis Gallery is a non-profit society dedicated to the arts in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. The Gallery is run entirely by volunteers.

In 1977, a small group of volunteers dedicated to the arts, organized and registered the Comox Arts Society and opened a one-room viewing gallery in Comox. The Gallery was originally funded by a small government grant but, from 1980 to 2006, survived on revenue from commissions, donations, memberships, fundraisers and in-kind support from the town of Comox. From 2007 to present day, the Gallery ha

s received a Grant-in-aide from the CVRD. In 1980, the name was changed to The Filberg Gallery Association and in 2005, the Gallery was renamed after one of its founders, Pearl Ellis, as it is known today. Pearl Ellis was not an artist herself, but felt it was important for the people of the Comox Valley to have a place to see and display their art. The main objective of the organization has always been to establish and maintain an arts centre to encourage interest in, and study of, the arts and to provide a location where local talent can be exhibited. Many student groups in the Comox Valley hold their annual shows at the Gallery and, for many budding artists, this is their first opportunity to have their work on public view. More seasoned local artists choose the Gallery because it is an excellent place to have a solo or small group show in their home community. They do everything including greeting the public, processing art sales, hanging and promoting shows and all the other behind-the-scenes administrative work necessary to run a successful non-profit enterprise. These tireless volunteers deserve our sincere gratitude.

On now😃🎉🎨 Join us today until 3pm for the Flourish Members Showcase opening reception.Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave...
05/30/2026

On now😃🎉🎨 Join us today until 3pm for the Flourish Members Showcase opening reception.

Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave
Gallery Hours Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 4pm

FREE event for Pearl Ellis members! Join us for a fun evening of art and music Saturday, May 30 in the Lions Den. Bring ...
05/29/2026

FREE event for Pearl Ellis members! Join us for a fun evening of art and music Saturday, May 30 in the Lions Den.

Bring a creative project you would like to work on and come alone or bring friends. Please share - we would love to get the word out and see you there.

05/29/2026

Please join us 😃🎨🎉 Saturday May 30 from 1-3pm for the opening reception for Flourish Members Showcase, on now until June 30th.

Pearl Ellis Gallery is located at 1729 Comox Ave and is open from 10am - 4pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Collaboration takes courage… and sometimes a little extra encouragement.To support members exploring the creative leap o...
05/26/2026

Collaboration takes courage… and sometimes a little extra encouragement.

To support members exploring the creative leap of working together, the deadline for Shared Ground has been extended until Sunday, May 31 and the exhibition will no longer be juried.
This themed show celebrates artwork created collaboratively by two or more artists. We hope this change opens the door for more experimentation, connection, and creative exchange.

Grab a fellow artist and see what happens when ideas meet!

05/26/2026

OPENING TODAY! 🎉 Flourish is the Pearl Ellis Gallery members show on now until June 30. We hope you can join us for the opening reception on Saturday, May 30 from 1 - 3pm

Pearl Ellis Gallery is located at 1729 Comox Ave and is open from 10am - 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

Join F***y Bay Art Mates for a wonderful showcase of original artwork, featuring paintings, fused glass creations, greet...
05/26/2026

Join F***y Bay Art Mates for a wonderful showcase of original artwork, featuring paintings, fused glass creations, greeting cards, and more.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Little Hall, 413 Ships Point Road, F***y Bay

A perfect chance to support local artists and maybe find something special to take home. 💛

The Pearl Ellis Gallery is delighted to present Flourish, its annual Summer Members Show, on display from May 26 to June...
05/24/2026

The Pearl Ellis Gallery is delighted to present Flourish, its annual Summer Members Show, on display from May 26 to June 20. This vibrant exhibition celebrates the beauty and abundance of the season through the eyes of local artists, with works that capture the warmth, colour, and energy of summer.

Featuring 30 artists from throughout the Comox Valley, the exhibition highlights a diverse collection of painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media works. Inspired by gardens, coastlines, wildlife, and the changing light of summer, the pieces in Flourish reflect both the beauty of the natural world and the unique perspectives of the artists who call this region home.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments, connect with participating artists, and experience the exhibition in a welcoming community setting.

In addition to the Flourish show, the Pearl’s Spotlight on Craft area has rotated in three new featured artists - ceramics by Rumour Blunt, silk art by Karen Hasegawa, and fabric dolls by Anna-Maria Lawrie. All artwork, crafts, and a selection of locally made art cards are available for purchase.

Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave open Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 4pm

We are still accepting submissions for our upcoming show Shared Ground. This show’s focus is on co-creation; artworks m...
05/23/2026

We are still accepting submissions for our upcoming show Shared Ground.

This show’s focus is on co-creation; artworks made through a genuine collaboration of two or more artists.

Still not sure how to approach collaborative art? Did you make the piece with another artist? Congratulations, you collaborated! Collaboration is shared concept, shared process, and/or shared authorship. It can be an inspiring and fun way to let go of the focus on result and enjoy the process of creation. We can’t wait to see where your process takes you!

Post features artwork from Dione Dolan in our current show Embedded: Material | Place | Presence

Address

1729 Comox Avenue
Comox, BC
V9M3M2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12503392822

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