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
Mini Muse Kids Program
A cheerful day of painting vibrant flowers with curvy, forgiving designs.
Burst of Colour painting workshop
A cheerful day of painting vibrant flowers with curvy, forgiving designs.
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 Wednesday Collection
This exhibit will be on display between April 29th – May 24th 2025.
Our MASSIVE Book Sale!
Be sure to mark you calendars for May 9th and 10th for our MASSIVE book sale!
Call for Young Artists: Join the Dock+ Mural Project!
Open Call for ages 16 and 30 to be involved in the The Dock+ mural project
“April Showers, Bring May Flowers”
A cheerful day of painting vibrant flowers with curvy, forgiving designs.
FREE Kids’ Art Classes at The Grove Gallery
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
Kama Money
“Seeing how happy my paintings make people is my favourite part” – Kama Money.
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.