SUMMER PULSE ON THE PLAZA
An exciting community arts event in Downtown Courtenay:
Taking place on the fourth Friday of July, August, and September, the Plaza in front of the Comox Valley Art Gallery will come alive with music, dancing, and art.
From 5:00 – 9:00pm, enjoy live performances by local bands and solo artists, hands-on art stations, and family-friendly dancing led by local instructors. Explore our new exhibition, featuring prints by Wachiay Studio residency artists — CVAG will be open late just for you.
This event is designed to inspire and engage participants of all ages, celebrating local talent and community spirit.
Admission is free, so bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening.
Let’s create a vibrant community pulse at CVAG Plaza this summer! We can’t wait to see you there and make memories together!
Event Highlights:
- Live Music – Enjoy performances by local bands and solo artists, showcasing a variety of musical genres.
- Exhibition – A new exhibition at CVAG, featuring prints by Wachiay Studio residency artists.
- Dancing – Family-friendly dancing led by local instructors and facilitators.
- Make Art Activities – Screen printing and art-making stations suitable for all ages.
- Food – $5 per bowl of harvest soup (cash or card), with proceeds supporting Lush Valley’s mission to bring food security to the valley.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a performer, or simply looking to enjoy a fun night out with your neighbors, this event has something for everyone.
NOTE: For the safety of everyone, including our furry friends, please leave your dogs at home.
MAKE ART ACTIVITIES
Drop-in art-making opportunities will be available in front of the gallery from 5:00 – 9:00pm during the Pulse on the Plaza event on Friday, September 27:
- On-demand Screen Printing – Bring your own t-shirt (or other item of clothing) to be printed on. Andy MacDougall from Wachiay Studio will be on-site giving demonstrations and supporting visitors in pulling their own print. If you don’t have an item of clothing, there will be simple cotton broadcloth patches provided to print on (and later attach or frame).
- Self-directed Make Stations – Create using a variety of upcycling materials. Simple and more complex making supplies and guides will be available for participants of all ages and abilities.
NOTE: Several of the artists behind the new exhibition Spinning and Unravelling: Works from the Wachiay Residency will be in attendance during the Pulse on the Plaza event on Friday, September 27.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Pulse on the Plaza is proudly brought to you in partnership with CVAG, Comox Valley Community Arts Council, Elevate the Arts and the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association.
Additional partners include Lush Valley, Choral Valley, Queer Culture, Cumberland Forest, Pride Comox Valley, and CVOX (Comox Valley Community Radio)!
Together, we aim to foster a vibrant and inclusive community through the arts.
