Ladysmith Arts

06/02/2026

Meet Stephanie Roth and Braiden Stevenson; the instructors for our upcoming SUMMER CAMP!☀

🎫GOLDEN TICKET REVOLUTION: A World of Whimsical Imagination🎫 (JULY 6TH - 10TH)

Are you ready to step inside the marvelous, mischievous, and "completely phizz-whizzing" world of Roald Dahl? This summer, we are calling all performers (Ages 9+) to join the Golden Ticket Revolution. This isn't your average performing arts camp—it is a high-octane, multi-show Musical Theatre Intensive.

The Creative Team Our revolution is led by the powerhouse duo of esteemed Director Stephanie Roth and accomplished Choreographer Braiden Stevenson. Together, they provide a dynamic and inclusive environment where kids can sing, dance, and create like never before.

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED.

https://www.ladysmitharts.ca/event-details/golden-ticket-revolution-a-world-of-whimsical-imagination-with-stephanie-roth-braiden-stevenson

🎤Stephanie Roth is an accomplished performer and teacher with over 35 years of experience on stages worldwide. She has toured internationally with the Broadway tour of RENT and performed in the original Canadian company of The Who's Tommy. Stephanie also established the Stephanie Roth Performing Arts Studio, here in Ladysmith in 2021, teaching private and group singing lessons plus providing comprehensive performing arts programming for people of all ages.

🕺Braiden began his journey at age five and has trained in styles from tap and jazz to aerial arts. A former student at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer School, he has performed globally—from Tokyo Disney Resort to Princess Cruises, and with Royal Caribbean. Now an experienced teacher and choreographer, Braiden is excited to bring his expertise to the community of Ladysmith.

06/01/2026

Birthday celebrations are underway! Happy Birthday, Kathy!🥳

05/30/2026

Mark your calendars for the 28th annual Arts On The Avenue Festival in downtown Ladysmith on Sunday August 23 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Over 65 juried fine artisans from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, food trucks, live music, kids art corner with feature artist Maynard Johnny Jr. https://www.artsontheavenue.ca

🥳It's official -- Arts On The Avenue 2026 will take place on Sunday August 23 on 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith. We are pushing close to 70 juried fine artists from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. This year, enjoy food trucks, live music, a flash mob and meet our featured artist, Maynard Johnny Jr!
⏰10 AM - 4 PM. More information coming soon on our website: https://www.artsontheavenue.ca

05/30/2026

Today we are wishing our very own Kathy Holmes a very Happy Birthday. 🎂

Kathy, who was once the President of the ACLD, is one of the main reasons the organization has persevered and thrived for as long as it has. She has volunteered THOUSANDS of hours planning fundraising events, sitting the gallery, managing our boutique, and so much more. Kathy is a wonderful friend to have on your side; she is incredibly selfless and devoted to the people and causes she cares about. ❤

We are so lucky to have her on our team. Happy Birthday, Kathy! ☺️

05/29/2026

Deadline June 8m 2026 Midnight

05/28/2026

had a very busy afternoon admiring these new Kate McKinley pieces that just arrived in our boutique!🍜

noodle bowls, vases, mugs, platters, and more! 🤭

visit the Ladysmith Gallery boutique. open daily from 10-4.

05/28/2026

🚨CALL FOR ART🚨Submissions are now open for our July member show: COLOUR ME A MELODY🎶🥁🎷🎻 This show will feature an interactive playlist of music submitted by artists, which visitors to the gallery will have access to.

https://www.ladysmitharts.ca/submission

This show is a celebration of art inspired by the music that moves us. We encourage all artists submitting their work to this show to send us an email at [email protected] with a song that inspires them, or one they simply just love!❤

Submissions close JUNE 15TH. Intake is June 29th, outtake is July 23rd.

05/26/2026

ON NOW at the Ladysmith Gallery: Sunset Ecstasy🌇

Visit the Ladysmith Gallery until May 31 to see Sunset Ecstasy, an art show by Sheree Stewart. 📍Unit 7 - 32 High St. Downtown Ladysmith.

05/25/2026

Meet Andrew Kent, your instructor for his upcoming Willow Club Chair Workshop happening on June 11th, from 9AM - 4PM.🔨

JUST 2 SPOTS LEFT!

🪵Willow Club Chair Workshop, on on June 11th, 9AM - 4PM
https://www.ladysmitharts.ca/event-details/willow-club-chair-workshop-with-andrew-kent-2

Join experienced instructor and traditional craftsperson Andrew Kent for a hands-on, single-day workshop where you'll build your own willow club chair. In one day you can make and take home your own bent willow club chair. Using alder for the frame pieces, willow for the bent shoots and seat, this is a great first rustic building project. All tools and materials provided, you make and take home the chair.

This is a full day 9:00-4:00 working together as a group to build the chairs.

Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this immersive class offers a practical introduction to rustic woodworking techniques. You'll work with alder for the frame and willow for the benders, learning how to shape, bend, and assemble your very own chair using traditional methods.

All tools and materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished chair—and the skills to build more!

About Your Instructor:

Andrew has been building willow furniture and garden art, as well as teaching workshops on Vancouver Island, for over 25 years. Using traditional rustic designs, as well as his own ideas, Andrew strives to create a meeting place for art and craft, function and form.