This cooperative art and craft gallery offers a variety of handmade artworks by its local members…read more Works include pottery, paintings, prints, weaving, basketry, knitwear, woodwork, stained glass, photography, fabric art, jewellery and more.

Admission is the cost of donation - so pay what you can. For that price, it was definitely worth…read morestopping in and enjoying a very nicely curated art show. In one large open gallery there were large photographs, paintings, 3D mixed media sculptures and three videos: two digital videos and one film strip. The current show is focused on the life of loggers and fire watch tower workers. The show is surprisingly interesting - each piece of art builds the story of the industry and the people who work in it. Not a bit of political or environmental jargon here - but I guess you bring your own thoughts on that matter. The woman at the front counter was kind and welcoming. And the art shop had some really great pieces - ceramics, jewelry and the ever-present silk scarf collection. Has an art museum shop ever NOT had a silk scarf display?

From the owner: Nanaimo Art Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo on the traditional territory of the…read moreSnuneymuxw First Nation. The Gallery enhances the cultural environment of Vancouver Island, serving a regional population base of approximately 225,000, through exhibitions, education, and outreach that encourages active public involvement with the visual arts. The Gallery presents a program of excellent exhibitions by professional contemporary artists and dynamic public programs that explore exhibition themes in the gallery and in the community. We offer innovative workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for both children and adults at Art Lab, our dedicated space for learning, which opened in 2014. The Gallery maintains a growing collection of art and holds works by significant artists from British Columbia. We connect with over 12,500 children across three school districts each year through TD Artists in the Schools, and operate The Gallery Store which features unique, high-quality, locally made objects, and contributes to the livelihood of artists in our region.

I came here the last time I was in Downtown Nanaimo briefly. I am somewhat fascinated by native art…read morein general. The lady who ran the place was super awesome and encouraging when it came to exploration.

I don't know how to start...this is purely beautiful and an art heaven to me. Amazing and exquisite…read moreworks by Mark Lauckner. His hobby for glass works started in 1978 and The Glass Foundry have been open for 22 years now. He is self taught and very talented. He have some different varieties of glass works. Different techniques and series. Mark Lauckner's favourite piece is the rainbow plate. His 9 year old daughter is very talented and made four small plates that have transparent background and colourful triangular patterns or colourful tree in the middle. The Glass Foundry have paper weights, small sculptures to stand or hang (slugs, snails, bear paws, starfish, seahorses, and more), plates, napkin holder (container), candle holder, vases, bowls, decorations, napkin rings, hair clips, earrings, and necklaces (that Mark Lauckner made some wolves with northern lights background for the Northern Lights Wolf Centre to sale and the money goes to donation for the wolves). Some of the plates are made out of 120 pieces on the ring and 800 pieces on the inside. Very nice and open artist, have a sense of humour too. Loved the place would definitely visit again the next time I get another chance to. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend to check this gallery/studio out, I promise you that you won't be disappointed and you might even regret it if you don't visit it. It is super worth it!!!!!

From the owner: A glass studio where art and functional wares are blown, cast and pressed with recycled scrap…read moreglass. Also included is a studio gallery, tours and classes.

A beautiful display of local artists' work. This is the place to visit for gifts or for yourself…read more Gorgeous wooden bowls!

What a lovely little local art gallery! So many beautiful treasures to be found here and enjoy…read morebrowsing through. I only had a limited amount of time in the area and wanted to find a boutique with locally made artisan pieces from and was lucky to find this one in one of the travel guides at my hotel. I picked up a few different items, a small bird made from re-purposed metal, a lovely necklace, a stylish cell phone holder, and some special sea salt. So much fun. I'll be back for sure the next time I'm in the area!

There was a line of people in the middle of the store all drinking and blocking the way. I couldn't…read moremove across the center of the store and the people wouldn't move. The owner/manager didn't seem to care. It was weird and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Everything was overpriced. 15$ for a bar of soap smh

I drove by so many times before I stopped in but now The Kube is my go to spot for unique gifts on…read morethe Sunshine Coast. With an always rotating cast of artists on display there always seems to be something new to catch my eye. How do they always have just that thing I need but made in such a way that is much more beautiful than I could ever imagine. Always Great vibes at The Kube.

I got my daith pierced here by Krystal. She talked me though everything and she made the piercing…read morego as smooth as possible. All of the staff here are super friendly and informative. I really like this place & I will definitely go back here again.

WORST TATTOO EXPERIENCE EVER. I paid a 300$ deposit to Cara…read moreWest. had to wait over two months to see a drawing, with little to no communication on what she was planning. tried to message her about design without any kind of response on what she had planned. two days before I'm supposed to get the tattoo I go see the design and it's basically thors hammer. I never once said I wanted thors hammer and she didn't tell me that's what she was planning. After this, she refused to work with me on changing the design and when I was told I wouldn't get my 300$ back I suggested she tattoo a symbol that she didn't have to draw she could easily trace. She refused and said i needed to find a new artist. That's when it was no longer a deposit and became theft. I understand that the deposit is there to protect the artist but when there is no communication on design and not willing to work with me at all on changing it. then when I suggest she tattoos something she didn't have to draw and she tells me to kick rock EDIT: I truly wish the situation had not escalated the way it did. However a very polite and understanding manager to the shop has contacted me and informed me that she has been away and that I will receive my money back. Since then the money has been returned to me. Again it was never my wish to upset anyone just to inform people of my experience.