Local Art Resources

Being locally owned and operated for over 30 years is something we are proud of and humbled by. We appreciate the great support over the years and are honored to give back to our community. We are proud to support local arts and community groups. Below are a list of some local community arts groups, non-profits and local arts resources and businesses.

We also provide a 10% discount on custom framing to active members of any Art Council throughout British Columbia.

 

Art Councils, Groups & Resources

• • Nanaimo Arts Council
  • Gabriola Arts Council
  • Ladysmith Arts Council
  • Oceanside Community Arts Council
    Includes Nanoose Bay, Coombs, Errington, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Deep Bay and Bowser
  • Central Island Arts Guide
    Central Vancouver Island encompasses Parksville to Campbell River
  • VILocal
    List of Arts organizations on Vancouver Island
  • Art 10 Gallery
    Member-run gallery showcasing original works located in Nanaimo North Centre
    
  • The Artisan’s Studio – local artist cooperative run gallery in downtown Nanaimo
  • Nanaimo Theatre Group

    Entertaining audiences of all ages with a variety of productions from around the world for more than 60 years

  • Hammond Bay Studio Tour
    Meet the Artists in their studios and celebrate the creative spirit. An annual local weekend event.
  • Hills Native Art
    List of First Nations Artist biographies database

Local Arts Businesses

• • Iron Oxide Art Supplies – 11 Cliff St. Nanaimo. Vancouver Island’s Independent Art Supply Store
  • Artzi Stuff – DT Nanaimo. Curated collection of witty, colourful & sustainably made gifts from 65+ local artisans
  • Nanaimo Museum Gift Shop – Great collection of Indigenous art by local Indigenous artists
    
  • Canvas Plus – DT Ladysmith. High quality digital reproduction of artists work for artists
    
  • Judy Hill Gallery – Duncan. Specializing in Unique Hand-Crafted Pacific Northwest Coast Native Art

Charities, Groups & Causes we contribute to

We enjoy giving back to our community and to special causes we care about.

Some of the local groups we partner with on an ongoing basis are:

Nanaimo Arts Council Annual Art Walk. Harbour City Photography Club, Nanaimo Theatre Group, Hammond Bay Studio Tour

Some of the charities we support:

Angels of Mercy Canada, World Vision, KIVA micro loans, local Legion chapters, local Food Banks, and various Indigenous groups (for Truth and Reconciliation and other). We also collaborate closely with select Indigenous young artists and artists with disabilities.

We are happy to provide donations to local fundraising causes that we feel are worthwhile and which provide clear and timely information. This can be in the form of Gift Certificates, or artwork for fundraising auctions and/or giveaways. Since our beginning, we have been involved in local fundraisers for elementary schools, Legion chapters, youth sport, youth recovery programs and more. Please feel free to connect with us to see if we may be an appropriate donor for your upcoming fundraising event.

Newsworthy

Over the decades the Yellow Bird Arts Gallery has worked with amazing people and groups. Below are just a few news stories that we were able to be apart of.