Nov.
2
to Nov. 9
Jul.
5
to Aug. 30
May
15
7:00 p.m.19:00
Nov.
17
7:00 p.m.19:00
Shifting Systems with Carla Stephenson
Shifting Systems: Adapting in a time of uncertainty, decolonizing and working towards equity, with Carla Stephenson
Oct.
6
to Oct. 19
Sep.
5
6:00 p.m.18:00
An Evening with Darrell Dennis
Come and meet award-winning First Nations actor, writer director and comedian Darrell Dennis.
Darrell Dennis is an award-winning First Nations (Secwepemc) actor, writer, director, and comedian. Darrell got his breakout acting role on the CBC drama NORTHWOOD. Since then, he has had leading roles in THE REZ, BLACKSTONE, and OPEN HEART. Darrell’s one-man show TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN was nominated for two Dora Awards and produced for multiple tours across North America. Darrell received a scholarship to train at the world-famous Second City and was the first-ever Native comedian to be hired as a cast member in any of the Second City companies. Darrell was recently the writer/director and series regular on the APTN comedy variety series THE GUILT FREE ZONE and had a recurring role as Detective Kyle Winters on the hit Netflix series THE LINCOLN LAWYER. In the fall of 2022, Darrell wrote, directed, and starred in his feature film THE GREAT SALISH HEIST which is slated for release in 2023. Darrell is currently directing his second feature film SWEET SUMMER POW WOW which he co-wrote with his partner Katya Gardner and is slated for release in 2024.
https://www.darrelldennis.com/
https://www.instagram.com/grinningindian
May
10
7:00 p.m.19:00
Apr.
21
to Apr. 23
Acrylic and Mixed Media Workshop with Alison Watt
Join us for a weekend with renowned Salish Sea artist, Alison Watt, April 21-23, 2023.
Jan.
24
10:00 a.m.10:00
Cultural Organization Success 101
What do arts and culture organizations need to be successful?
they need passion, ideas, and creativity, but also resources, funding, board governance, systems and strategies. This workshop will walk organizations through what they need to be successful, resilient, and in compliance with provincial and federal requirements so they can thrive and put more energy into the fun stuff!
If you’re an arts or culture organization that services Tofino and Clayoquot Sound, please join us for this free workshop with Mo Douglas* on January 24th, 2023.
BYOB (Bring your own Board Member!)
*MAUREEN "MO" DOUGLAS
A speaker, facilitator and consultant on community and leadership engagement, Mo Douglas has more than 30 years experience in developing and leading community teams and projects.
Mo arrived in Whistler in 1990 and spent 10 years as the Tourism Whistler’s Director of Festivals and Events. Her wildest career ride to date was serving as VANOC’s director of community relations for eight years. In 2016, Mo became the executive director of Arts Whistler, Whistler’s lead agency for arts and culture.
She also continues to consult and present through her firm, Mobilize Strategies, based in beautiful Pemberton, BC.
https://maureendouglas.com/
Oct.
22
1:00 p.m.13:00
Apr.
8
to Apr. 10
Oil Painting Essentials with Dominik Modlinski
Join us for a weekend with renowned Vancouver Island painter, Dominik Modlinski, April 8, 9, 10, 2022
Nov.
24
to Dec. 11
My First Pandemic - Call for Proposals
Tofino Arts Council values your creative mind! We are seeking to support projects, creations or performances that reflect this unique moment in Tofino’s history.
Remuneration
Proposals: up to $100 each proposal
Projects: up $500 each project, potentially more.
Deadline for Proposals: December 11, 2020.
Proposals addressed to the Tofino Arts Council can be hand delivered to the Common Loaf Bake Shop,
Mailed to PO Box 1141,
or sent to info@tofinoartscouncil.com
Art forms include visual arts, literary arts, dance, drama, sculpture, music and photography.
Consideration will be given to project ideas that are genuine, thoughtful, innovative and reflective of the pandemic in this community.
If your proposal is successful you will need to be a member of the Tofino Arts Council to receive project funding.
In submitting your proposal please answer the following questions:
What art form is your project?
How does your idea reflect the theme/s? Please give examples.
How would you share it with the community and how does this reflect social constraints imposed by the pandemic?
What would the money be used for?
How much money would you need to bring your idea to the point it can be shared with the community?
When would your project be complete?
If your project exceeds the $500 limit, how much more money would you need and why?
If you still have questions, please call Maureen at 250-725-2008
May
1
to May 3
CANCELLED! - Plein Aire in Tofino with Dominik Modlinski
~ THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020, DUE TO COVID-19 ~
WE WILL ENDEAVOR TO TRY AGAIN IN 2021.
‘Plein Aire in Tofino with Dominik Modlinski ‘, May 1-3 , 2020.
Evening, Friday May 1, presentation - Activity Room, Tofino Community Hall, Arnet Street, Tofino.
Saturday and Sunday, May 2/3, Plein Aire work.
Cost $375.00
Payment via PayPal or posted cheque.
Welcome to 2.5 intensive days of inspiration and innovation where brushstrokes radiate with luminescent light and the brilliant hues of the Canadian and worldwide landscapes.
Dominik Modlinski’s work reflects his travel into remote areas of fast diminishing earth’s wilderness. The sources of his ingenuity are the never-ending supply of material that nature affords and the realities of our endangered environment.
The workshop is aimed for intermediate to advanced artists who wish to expand their knowledge of oil painting techniques ( acrylic painters are welcome ) while enhancing their perception and creative visualization painting plein air.
Dominik will address the principals of outdoor painting, drawing on his long practice and experience painting in many diverse environments of the world. With step-by-step approach Dominik will introduce you to composing a successful painting while on location by using correct color ratios and principals of colour contrasts. It will provide students understanding of colour mixing, which leads to harmonious and successful paintings.
On Friday evening, Dominik will in depth explain the weekend art process with digital presentation, art theory and films.
During Saturday and Sunday we will venture outside to glorious Tofino views, where Dominik will demonstrate in stages his approach in creating and successful plein air painting. There will be emphasis on the simplification of the subject matter with emphasis on the economy of brush movements to keep colours clean and saturated while traveling from one hue to another. The theme of transferring plein air ideas and its energy into a studio work will be constantly emphasized in our painting exercises.
Participants will be painting in stages along with Dominik’s demos and each section of the painting will be thoroughly explained. Dominik will also give individual and group critiques to stimulate using a creative vocabulary.
Dominik’s work is represented by multiple galleries represent across Canada, USA and South Africa.
You can view his work and journeys on his website:
http://www.paintingjourneys.com/
and in his TV series ‘CHANGING LANDSCAPES’
http://www.changinglandscapestv.com/
Registration is required.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE
Western Surf - 2012
Dominik Modlinski
Orange Above, Valley Below - Dominik Modlinski
Dec.
20
7:00 p.m.19:00
In Between the Dark and the Light
The Tofino Arts Council Presents:
“In between the Dark and the Light”
An evening of original songs and poetry, with Leah Hokanson.
Friday, December 20th, 2019, 7pm
Darwin’s Cafe, Tofino Botanical Gardens
Dec.
13
7:00 p.m.19:00
Tofino Winterlights Poetree Night
Add YOUR Light to Poetree Night!
Take to the mic to celebrate winter by sharing spoken word or a poem (yours, or someone else’s) at this popular annual event, along with members of the Clayoquot Writers Group and the Tofino Arts Council.
Come early to stroll the gardens and enjoy the winterlights display. There will be treats, mulled wine & hot apple cider for sale, as well as a cash bar.
All Winterlights events are included in the the purchase of your Winterlights Season’s Pass.
Nov.
15
to Nov. 17
Brian Buckrell - Developing Strong Landscape Painting
Developing Strong Landscape Paintings - Three day workshop
This three -day workshop will expose students to techniques used for planning and developing a strong landscape painting. It is designed for the serious beginner (with painting experience) to the intermediate painter interested my approach to planning and interpreting the landscape. For acrylic and oil painters. Demos will be done in acrylics.
We will begin with a review/discussion of the fundamentals. Days one and two we will plan a painting leading to best compositional choices using a supplied reference. Day one will be a West Coast Pacific scene. Day two will focus on perspective learning developing a painting of a building (s) . We will develop and critique the paintings together.
The third day students will work under supervision from their own reference using the principles developed in days one and two. We end with a final critique and general discussion.
Lots of learning; lots of fun.
$325 - Preregistration required - Purchase tickets here or contact commonloaf@me.com for more information.
Artist Bio
Brian retired from the University of Guelph (veterinary medicine ) in 2001 and relocated from Ontario, with his wife Cathy, to Comox B.C., on Vancouver Island.
He began painting seriously in 2004 studying with acclaimed artists in Canada and the US. In 2007, he invested in full time study at the Jeffrey Watts Atelier in Encinitas California, drawing and painting from life. He continues to study with exceptional artists today.
Brian paints full time . His paintings are reflective of his love of the outdoors, agriculture and rural communities. The more he paints the more his work moves towards abstracted impressions of his subjects.
Brian has won numerous competitions and awards for both his studio and plein air paintings in BC. In 2016 in Ontario he was an invited participant in the 50th Anniversary Plein Air Competion at the McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg ( home of the Group of Seven and Tom Thompson) , where his painting won first place.
His work has been sited in Arabella Magazine, in South West Art and in the North Light Books: The Best of Acrylics 2014 , 2015 , 2016 and Plein Air Magazines- Plein Air Today.
His paintings have sold across Canada, and internationally.
Brian is honoured to have been selected into membership of:
Society of Canadian Artists
Federation of Canadian Artists
Ontario Society of Artists
Brian and Cathy share their time between Courtenay BC. (winter months) and Collingwood Ontario (summer months) .
Oct.
25
to Oct. 27
Efren Gonzalez - Oil Techniques Workshop Tofino
Join renowned artist Efren Gonzalez for a three day workshop in Tofino, learning oil techniques from a master of his craft.
Workshop being held at the Tofino Community Hall in the Activity Room, 9am to 4pm daily.
$325 fee.
Pre-registration required - purchase tickets here or contact commonloaf@me.com for more details.
Efren Gonzalez born in Ajijic. A prodigious painter in all media, particularly in oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic.
Efren is know equally well known as a painter on canvas as well as a muralist. One of the few Ajijic born artist, Efren was inspired and taught by the local Neil James Art Education Program during his childhood. Before becoming a full time painter in the early nineties.
Efren’s paintings depict the things he sees in everyday life—the colorful people and landscapes of his beloved Mexico. He is equally well known as a muralist, having completed his first intricate mural in the 90’s and since then many more in his beloved Ajijic.
Oct.
18
to Oct. 20
Efren Gonzalez - Watercolour Techniques Workshop Tofino
Join renowned artist Efren Gonzalez for a three day workshop in Tofino, learning watercolour techniques from a master of his craft.
Workshop being held at the Tofino Community Hall in the Activity Room, 9am to 4pm daily.
$325 fee.
Pre-registration required - purchase tickets here or contact commonloaf@me.com for more details.
Efren Gonzalez born in Ajijic. A prodigious painter in all media, particularly in oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic.
Efren is know equally well known as a painter on canvas as well as a muralist. One of the few Ajijic born artist, Efren was inspired and taught by the local Neil James Art Education Program during his childhood. Before becoming a full time painter in the early nineties.
Efren’s paintings depict the things he sees in everyday life—the colorful people and landscapes of his beloved Mexico. He is equally well known as a muralist, having completed his first intricate mural in the 90’s and since then many more in his beloved Ajijic.
Mar.
29
to Mar. 31
“A Big Canvas” Painting Workshop with Alison Watt
It is challenging to begin, let alone complete a large canvas! This three-day acrylic workshop is designed to help you get past the "I hate this painting" stage (which usually kicks in after about a day) when you might be tempted to start over or shove the painting in a closet. You will learn how to bring the canvas through several layers, working with colour, composition, and surface and surprise yourself by what you can achieve after three consecutive days on the same painting!
You may bring your own image as a starting point for the painting or work from ideas provided by workshop material. The aim is to stray from strict realism into the semi-abstract or abstract.
Students provide their own supplies as well as their own canvas (choose any dimension between 20x30 to 36x36).
DATE/TIME
WORKSHOP will take place at 10am-4pm on 29th, 30th & 31st March 2019
VENUE
Activity Room at Tofino Community Hall, Arnet Road, Tofino BC
WORKSHOP FEE: $300
CLICK HERE to Register for this event
For more information or specific enquiries, please email: info@tofinoartscouncil.com
About Alison Watt: Alison grew up in Victoria and now lives on Protection Island, Nanaimo, BC, she has a BSc in Biology and an MFA in Creative Writing. She is a painter who writes; and a writer who paints. Alison’s work focuses on still lives, landscapes, portraits and abstracts in watercolour and acrylic.
Originally a biologist, she worked on seabird colonies, in the Amazon, and in a botanical garden; led ecotours in Honduras, the Galapagos, and (under sail), in the Pacific Northwest in the Gulf Islands, the Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii, and Alaska. In 2008/2009 Alison and her husband sailed their boat to French Polynesia. During that year she kept a travel blog illustrated with sketches and paintings.
Alison paints and shows her acrylic and watercolour paintings in her garden studio on Protection Island, near Nanaimo, B.C. She has shown her paintings with the Cedar Coast Group of west coast artists, and was featured in the award-winning book, Carmanah – Artistic Visions of an Ancient Rainforest. Alison is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has participated in many invitational shows as a botanical artist, including at the University of British Columbia, Hycroft Manor, and the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboretae.
Her paintings have received awards at the Sidney Fine Art Show, and more recently at the Federation of Canadian Artists Juried shows in Nanaimo (fall 2009, summer 2010, and summer 2011).
Mar.
22
7:00 p.m.19:00
Art Migration Show
Join us for the Opening Night of the ART MIGRATION SHOW celebrating recent works by our local artists who have been on a recent artistic retreat to Mexico. The show opens on Friday 22 March @ Tofino Sea Kayaking - 7pm (Free entry with refreshments provided) and will be on display daily until April 15th 2019
DATE/TIME
Opening Night - 7pm - Friday 22 March 2019
VENUE
Gallery @ Tofino Sea Kayaking, 320 Main Street, Tofino
ENTRY:
Free - Open to All
Nov.
23
to Nov. 25
Painting Dramatic Landscapes Workshop with Brian Buckrell
Workshop & Demonstration
With Canadian Landscape Artist Brian Buckrell
Working in Oil or Acrylic
Evening demonstration & weekend workshop with acclaimed professional artist exploring oil or acrylic landscape painting techniques. His work focuses on contemporary impressionistic interpretations of the Canadian landscape with the event being run by TAC, for up to 14 participants, with bursaries available for youth artists wishing to attend.
Brian paints full time - in acrylic and oil. Brian`s paintings are reflective of his love of the outdoors, travel, agriculture and rural communities. The more he paints the more his work moves towards abstracted impressions of his subjects. Brian has won numerous competitions and awards for both his studio and plein air paintings in BC. He was an invited participant in the 2016 50th Anniversary Plein Air Competion at the McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg, Ontario: his 16x20 acrylic painting won first place. His work has been sited in Arabella Magazine, in South West Art and in the North Light Books: The Best of Acrylics 2014 , 2015 , 2016 and Plein Air Magazines- Plein Air Today. His paintings have sold across Canada, and internationally.
DATES/TIMES
FRI 23 NOV 7-9 PM DEMONSTRATION (Free to Attend)
SAT 24 NOV 9-4.30PM WORKSHOP
SUN 25 NOV 9-4.30PM WORKSHOP
VENUE
ACTIVITY ROOM- TOFINO COMMUNITY HALL
WORKSHOP FEE - $250
Bursaries are available for youth artists wishing to attend.
REGISTRATION: Registration for this workshop is now FULL. Please contact commonloaf@me.com for more information or to sign up for a reserve spot
MORE INFORMATION: commonloaf@me.com
Oct.
27
10:00 a.m.10:00
Poetry Workshop & Performance: "Release Your Inner Story" with Sheri-D Wilson
Join award wining author and poet Sheri-D Wilson for a one day poetry workshop where Sheri will examine your texts and see where the possibilities of the performance are within them. Sheri will also help you to develop your written text and using word and idea games to expand them. The day will culminate with an opportunity to participate in an evening performance (optional) at Tofino Botanical Gardens
Participants will also meet for coffee/brunch the following morning to debrief their performances from the night before. This workshop is a project of the Tofino Arts Council in conjunction with the Tofino Poet Laureate.
DATE/TIME
WORKSHOP will take place at 10am-4pm on Saturday 27th October
PERFORMANCE at 7pm on Saturday 27th October
DEBRIEF at 10am on Sunday 28th October
VENUE
Darwin’s Café at the Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino
WORKSHOP FEE: $80
CLICK HERE to Register for this event
For more information or specific enquiries, please email: streetly@telus.net
About Sheri-D Wilson: Sheri-D Wilson is the award-winning author of 11 books, the creator of four short films, and has released three albums which combine music and poetry. She is known for her electric performance-style, making her a favourite with local and international audiences. She has read, performed and taught at festivals across Canada, USA, UK, France, Spain, Belgium, Mexico, and South Africa.
In 2017, she launched a new collection of poetry entitled, The Book of Sensations (U of C Press), and a full-length CD with poetry and music called Dragon Rouge. Her 10th collection of poetry, Open Letter: Woman against Violence against Women, was shortlisted for the Robert Kroetsch Poetry Book Award & CanLit. Her collection, Re:Zoom (2005), won the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry. She was editor of the celebrated, The Spoken Word Workbook: inspiration from poets who teach.
Her work has received national and international acclaim with such honours as a 2013 feature interview with Canadian icon Shelagh Rogers, a 2012 article in Chatelaine Magazine, a 2012 TED Talk, and the subject of a half-hour documentary called Heart of a Poet. In 2009 she was named one of the top ten poets in Canada by CBC.
Oct.
6
to Oct. 7
Dance Improvisation Workshop: "The Presence of Mind in Motion"
Join Helen Walkley for an opportunity to dive deep into your dancing. Mine your dynamic range and create moving maps in space as you compose in the moment. We will witness and embrace the moment with our breath and the presence of our minds.
Click Here to Register for this event
For more information, email: info@aeriosa.com
The workshop includes:
- hands-on guidance
- facilitated exploration of principles of moving in your body
- a consideration of relationship in solo, duet and larger group forms
- the cultivation of attention and intention
The Bartenieff Movement Fundamentals and the Developmental Movement Patterns are the basis of this work. Helen Walkley is a contemporary dance artist, certified Laban Movement Analyst and somatic movement educator who has taught, created and performed for over 30 years in the United States, Germany, Netherlands and Canada. http://www.helenwalkley.com
October 6th & 7th 2018 // 10am to 2pm
Tofino Community Hall
Cost: $125.00
Participants under 18 years of age need the permission of the instructor
(This event is a Tofino Arts Council Workshop supported by Parks and Rec.)
Jun.
7
6:30 p.m.18:30
Tofino Arts Council AGM
Tofino Arts Council AGM
June 7th at 7pm, Darwin's Café
Calling all Artists, Musicians, Writers, Actors, Carvers, Sculptors and essentially ALL creatives of Tofino of all ages! We need your feedback! Arts in Tofino is growing rapidly and we want to be there for you, so we have a question… WHAT DO YOU WANT THE TOFINO ARTS COUNCIL TO BE FOR YOU? Give this some thought and come down to the AGM and lets discuss. Darwins Cafe at 7 on the 7th with refreshments!
May
26
6:00 p.m.18:00
Tofino Boardwalk Gala
The Tofino Boardwalk is a collection of 20 unique surfboards created by some of Tofino’s finest artists. At the Gala, TAC will auction off 17 of these pieces to raise funds for furthering the arts in Tofino.
Along with the live art auction there will be live music, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and a dance party!
Hors d'oeuvres generously provided by:
Long Beach Lodge
Sobo
Common Loaf Bake Shop
Tickets available on Brown Paper Tickets at this link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2880898
Sep.
9
10:00 p.m.22:00
Carving On The Edge
A Celebration of the West Coast Carver
September 10th-21st, 2016
Shore Pier on the Water, 368 Main Street, Tofino, BC, Canada
Join the 2016 Carving on the Edge Festival in honouring the people and traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht.
From September 10 through 21, 2016, the Carving on the Edge Festival in Tofino, BC will showcase traditional and contemporary west coast wood carving with exhibits, forums, feasts, workshops and demonstrations. This year’s festival theme, Grounded: People to the Land, invites carvers of all skill levels and lovers of art and culture to explore the relationship between Tla-o-qui-aht artists to their traditional territorial land.
On the Edge fine art show will kick-off on September 14 with an opening celebration featuring a traditional welcoming to the Tla-o-qui-aht territory with drumming and singing and an opportunity to meet the carving artists. The show will run until September 21 and will feature the Virtual Museum Project, a multi-media installation on a curated collection of carved Nuu-chah-nulth items being held in museums across the world. There will also be a display honouring the carving career of the late George David.
Since 2010, traditional carvers have gathered at the Carving on the Edge Festival to share ideas and skills with other carvers, communities and youth. The festival is growing, gaining momentum and recognition. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival continues to expand its program to give a glimpse of how diverse and rich the carving culture is on Vancouver Island alone. Continue to explore the many events of this year’s celebration!
Visit www.carvingedgefestival.com for details about the festival, workshops & events.
Tofino Arts Council is a proud sponsor of the Carving On The Edge Festival.
Aug.
1
to Oct. 31
ENTER TO WIN!
The Tofino Boardwalk, a Tofino Arts Council project, aims to bring arts, surf and business together in a savvy partnership that expresses our community's abiding love of the ocean and the extraordinary creative energy it generates.
The Tofino Boardwalk will evolve into a collection of 20 unique surfboards this Fall. It will include art installations at the Bruhwiler Kids Classic, Queen of the Peak and Tofino Paddle Surf SUP Invitational and coincide with the beginning of surf season here in Tofino.
At the conclusion of the project, Tofino Arts Council will auction off these unique pieces to raise funds for furthering the arts inTofino.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date on the project and for details of the Tofino Boardwalk Gala set for early Spring 2017.
May
24
to May 26
Dancing in the Tree Canopy – 3 days
May 24-26 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day
Climb into the giant spruce canopy and experience dancing while suspended by a rope and harness safety system. Workshop participation is limited to 6 people to maintain a safe learning environment and ensure proper care for the trees.
Fee is $189 (includes GST)
Contact Julia Taffe to apply in advance for the Tree Canopy Workshop.
Email: jtaffe@mac.com Phone: 604.803.2967
May
23
to May 27
Dancing In Nature – Open Level Classes
May 23-27 10:30 am to 12:00 pm each day
Fun, follow-along dance exercises that will make you feel great! No dance experience required, suitable for all ages.
Children under 8 must attend with a designated guardian. Bring a small pack with a beach towel and water.
Wear sunscreen and running shoes.
We will meet at the North Chesterman Beach Parking Lot. Drop in fee $10 (includes GST)
May
17
7:00 p.m.19:00
Tofino Arts Council AGM ...and Community Arts Discussion!
Creating a Vibrant Arts Community: Is the Arts and Culture Master Plan Working?