Pearl Ellis Gallery is a volunteer-run, non-profit art gallery in Comox (1729 Comox Avenue) that exists to support local artists through exhibitions, sales, and community connection. They run monthly curated shows featuring member and guest artists, plus satellite gallery spaces at Comox Community Centre and the Comox Library. If you’re a local artist looking for a place to show your work, this is one of the key venues doing that. They take an 80% commission model, meaning artists keep most of the sale price.

The gallery describes itself as “a safe space for all artists,” welcoming people at all skill levels from beginners to experienced professionals. Beyond exhibitions, they offer workshops, meetings, and a monthly newsletter with show opportunities and artist news. They also award two high school art bursaries annually to students pursuing art careers. If you’re into visual arts and want to connect with other artists or see what’s being made locally, the gallery hosts that community.

Volunteers run the place, both in the gallery itself and behind the scenes, so there are opportunities to get involved if you’re interested. Check their website or social media for current exhibitions and artist features.