This community of two islands linked by a bridge is host to a vibrant creative community. Visit the online Artists Directory to see listings of Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council member artists located in the Pender community.

Work by Pender members of the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council is on display in the Floating Gallery display cases on board BC Ferries vessels serving the Southern Gulf Islands. Next time you're travelling, take time to see what artists on Pender and the other Southern Gulf Islands have been creating. Artists can participate in these displays by joining the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council. For information, contact [email protected]

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Are you a visual artist looking to connect with other artists? The Southern Gulf Islands Arts
Council (SGIAC) invites you to an information meeting where you'll learn about the greater arts
community that spans our islands.
This gathering is your opportunity to meet SGIAC board members, learn about resources and
support for artists, and connect with other visual artists in our island communities. Whether
you're new to art or have years of experience, this meeting will show you how SGIAC can help
promote your work and put Pender Island art on the map.
The Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council promotes, encourages and supports inclusive, respectful,
creative and cultural activity for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. As a non-profit society
operated by volunteers committed to our communities, SGIAC has roots in the region. The
organization was established as the Trincomali Arts Council in 1999 and has grown thanks to the
work of many individuals who have shared their time and skills over the years.
Our islands' separation makes it hard to hold meetings, but board members communicate by
email and meet in person when possible. This makes meetings like our October gathering
important for building the connections that strengthen our community.
Join us as we work to champion the visual arts throughout the Southern Gulf Islands.
Further information, call: Susan Purney Mark – 250-380-8496