We are the Alberni Valley’s
community for the arts
The latest from the Community Arts Council
Book Sale 2026
Join us for the annual MASSIVE Book Sale of 2026! Happening May 9th at the Athletic Hall, 10am – 4pm
Special General Meeting Review
We are so grateful for the strong turnout at the Special General Meeting
Celebrate the launch of the Visitor Centre Gift Shop
March 26 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Visitor Centre
Join the Special General Meeting March 28
RSVP here! The SGM will take place Saturday March 28th at 10am
Feedback for the Family Arts Festival
Help us improve our Family Arts Festival by providing feedback!
We’re hiring: Administrative Assistant
Family Arts Fest Info Session 2026
Join us Feb. 2nd if you’re planning on volunteering or attending the festival.
Alberni Youth – Join the Youth Market!
2025-2026 Transition FAQs
The Grove gallery is closed – read our FAQs about the transition and what’s to come.
The Grove Gallery
The Grove Art Gallery is now closed indefinitely.
The Alberni Arts Council is going through big changes. One of those is the closing of the Grove Gallery, to give ourselves more time and resources for the next stage in our growth. We will be doing a ‘Strategic Plan’ in 2026, and if you’d like to be kept in the loop on what we are planning, please join our mailing list.
Thank you for your continued support through this big change – and thank you for supporting the arts in the Alberni Valley.
The doors are closed, but we are still here! Feel free to say hi and shop our clearout items for sale. We will see you for our next event, the Family Arts Festival!
Artists in the Alberni Valley
Nicole Crouch
Nicole believes in the power of shared creativity to build connection and enhance community wellbeing.
Exhibitions
Join & Support the CAC
There are many ways to support the CAC
Become a member
We have multiple membership types, such as artist, adult, student/senior, family and small business.
Donate to us!
Your support to the CAC helps us fund kids’ arts programming, events, and exhibitions. Any donation over $20 will be issued a tax receipt.
Drop-Off Your Bottles
An easy way to support the CAC is with our ongoing Bottle Drive.