We are the Alberni Valley’s
community for the arts
The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley
& The Grove Gallery and Gift Shop
The latest from the Community Arts Council
Sq.Ft applications open now!
Apply before the deadline on September 27th, 2025.
Teas at The Mill 2025
Join us for a tea at the McLean Mill! Our popular event series is back.
Volunteer with us!
The Solstice Crafty Cruise
Get your tickets now and celebrate the solstice in style!
Pride Month 2025
Check out some of the events that will be happening at the Grove to celebrate pride!
Call for musicians, summer events
We’re looking for musicians for our upcoming summer events
Mini Muse Kids Program
We’re Hiring – Summer 2025
Join our summer team to help bring arts, creativity, and connection to life in the Alberni Valley.
Kids Drop-In Art Making!
This class will be on Saturday, May 17th, 10am – 2pm. Drop by anytime!
Watercolour Wednesdays!
The Grove Gallery
The Grove Art Gallery in Port Alberni is a community-focused art gallery that showcases the work of local and regional artists through rotating exhibitions. We also have a workshop space for artists to teach inclusive and engaging art classes for all ages.
The Grove provides a platform for artists in the Alberni Valley to display and sell their work, ranging from paintings and photography to pottery, jewelry, and more.
Artists in the Alberni Valley
Russell Bardak
Crafting Beauty, One Piece at a Time Russell Bardak is a retired farmer and advanced care paramedic who has found deep fulfillment in creating one-of-a-kind, functional wood art. Now living in Nanoose Bay with his supportive wife, Joanne, Russell relocated from...
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.