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580 Duncan Avenue
Courtenay BC V9N 2M7

A Centre for Contemporary Art

The Comox Valley Art Gallery is dedicated to presenting and fostering contemporary art by professional artists from the region, the country and beyond. Through our exhibitions, publications, creative residencies and education programs, we link the Comox Valley to the broader world of contemporary art practice. We actively engage the public, draw visitors, and enliven the community through public events, performances, community collaborations, all-ages make art projects, youth training and mentorship programs, and a gift shop that sells the work of hundreds of local artists. CVAG is an independent public gallery run by a non-profit society.

The Comox Valley Art Gallery is grateful to operate on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks Nation.

CVAG spaces are accessible, and programs are barrier-free (no cost). Donations are appreciated.

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Your donation will help support art exhibitions, Make Art Projects for all ages, and our youth training and mentorship programs. As a non-profit society, we rely on your support to provide strong programming, community engagement, and training for the next generation of artists.

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because • not despite – E-Publication

June 14 2025

DESPITE • NOT BECAUSE

The work of Persimmon Blackbridge, Taryn Goodwin, and L’Arche Comox Valley artists disrupt historical perceptions of disability as a failing and problem that requires curing, rehabilitation, or charity.

E-PUBLICATION

ISBN: 978-1-989497-09-8

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

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because • not despite

because • not despite – E-Publication

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