Current Exhibitions
UP! Annual OCAC Members Show November 25 – February 1, 2026
Join us in the Oceanside Gallery as we celebrate all things UP!
Located in the heart of Parksville, the McMillan Arts Centre hosts rotating exhibitions featuring local, regional, and national artists.
Join us in the Oceanside Gallery as we celebrate all things UP!
Join us in the Oceanside Gallery as we celebrate all things UP!
Always Something To…
The Arrowsmith Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) proudly presents its annual Spring Juried Exhibition, hosted at the McMillan Arts Centre (133 McMillan St., Parksville, BC). This exceptional showcase celebrates the diverse talents of local artists and offers a unique opportunity to add to—or begin—your collection of original artwork.
This year is extra special as the Arrowsmith Chapter marks its 30th anniversary! For three decades, the chapter has been a vital hub for artistic excellence and…
Marina paints using acrylics. Her favorite subjects to paint involve places she has visited, particularly those to which she has consistently returned throughout her life – the local beaches and forests of Vancouver Island. Marina holds a degree in biological sciences and is always keen to expand her knowledge of local ecology. She holds a deep appreciation for the species and natural landscapes of her home and enjoys showcasing them in her paintings. Painting is a quiet passion for Marina and the potential to improve and explore more subject matter is a huge motivator.
As I’ve been painting this series, I’ve been reflecting on the value and joy of friendship. A close friend of mine, Jill Chernecki passed…
Bio:
I grew up in with an interest in oil painting and through the years with pressures of work and family my art progress was primarily off and on with interest in watercolour and sketching. Since retirement I have renewed my interest in painting and sketching. I have taken numerous workshops mainly in pen and ink and watercolour was. I have exhibited in Port Alberni at the Rollins Art Centre (The Grove) as well as The Old School House in Qualicum and the MacMillan Arts Centre.
Artist Statement:
With the change in our Covid 19…