Arts In Action

Arts in Action

Arts in Action is the Alberni Arts Council’s community development program, bringing arts and culture directly to the people of the Alberni Valley. Through this program, we take an active role in the life of our community, hosting special events, welcoming guest speakers, and organizing board-led gatherings that celebrate creativity and connection. Whether it’s an exhibit opening, a workshop, an artist talk, or a community celebration, Arts in Action is about creating meaningful opportunities for people to experience, participate in, and be inspired by the arts.

You’ll find Arts in Action out and about at festivals, markets, and events across the Valley, partnering with local organizations and businesses to weave arts and culture into the fabric of everyday life. By taking action both at home and beyond our own doors, we aim to build a stronger, more connected, and more creative community for everyone.

2026 ARTS IN ACTION PROGRAM SPONSORS

  • Alberni District Co-Op
  • Port Alberni Port Authority
  • Alberni Rotary
  • Arts BC

Art activities in the community

We work with community groups, festivals, and other special events to provide affordable and engaging art activities. These activities involve blind jury selected artists who bring their own creative activity to the community.

ACTIVITES IN 2026

  • Co-Op Days, magnet craft featuring Case Fenner
  • Port Day, wooden boat making featuring Erica Rauguth
  • Colour Fest, cyanotype banner making featuring Julia Oscarson

Speaker Series

As part of our shift toward arts-based community development, Alberni Arts is proud to present a community speaker series exploring what a vibrant, thoughtful, and equitable future looks like for the Alberni Valley through an arts-based lens.

Together with youth leaders and the support of Alberni Co-Op and ArtsBC, we’re hosting two free, public speaker sessions featuring guests who bring fresh ideas on cultural planning, creative placemaking, arts advocacy, and community development. Each session is designed to spark meaningful dialogue about the future of our community, and includes a live audience survey that gathers real-time input on the topics discussed. This data belongs to the community: it will be compiled into a public-facing report and shared directly with key stakeholders, including First Nations, government, non-profit, business, and tourism partners. In a municipal election year, this community input is especially powerful, strengthening the case for greater investment in the arts.