The Community Gallery program transforms everyday public, non-profit, and business spaces into venues for showcasing local art, giving artists new opportunities to display their work beyond traditional galleries.

By partnering with a variety of different venues, the program brings creativity directly into the spaces where people live, work, and gather, making art accessible to everyone rather than only those who seek out formal exhibitions. This program is meant to strengthen the cultural fabric of the Alberni Valley, providing emerging and established regional artists with valuable exposure and potential income, while fotering pride, connection, and community development.

2026 GALLERY PROGRAM SPONSORS:

• British Columbia Arts Council
• City of Port Alberni Community Investment Program
• Alberni Valley Community Foundation
• Alberni District Secondary School
• Port Alberni Toy Run, sponsors of the ADSS Awards

2026 CURRENT LIST OF GALLERY WALLS:

• Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Centre
• Mount Arrowsmith Animal Hospital
• Turn of the Tides Thrift & Curated Goods

Thank you to Cloverdale Paint for providing paint supplies for the Visitor Centre Gallery Wall.