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Sointula History & Memories is Shortlisted!
We’re thrilled to share that our documentary Sointula's History and Memories has been shortlisted for the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming! This prestigious recognition from Canada’s National History Society celebrates...
Sturgeon I Joins Heritage BC’s Map of Industrial Heritage Places
We are excited to announce that the Sturgeon I, a rare surviving example of a wooden gill net vessel, has been added to Heritage BC’s map of Industrial Heritage Places! Built in 1948, the 34-foot boat reflects the rich history of boatbuilding and fishing that once...
M. Tree, Flora Exhibition
FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins, Kathleen Blohm, Yolana Mortensen, and...
Betty Carlson, Flora Exhibition
FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins, Kathleen Blohm, Yolana Mortensen, and...
Interview with Sandy Wiggins, Flora Exhibition
Sandy Wiggins - August Artist Spotlight FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins,...
Interview with Tracey Buker, Flora Exhibition
Tracey Buker - August Artist Spotlight FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins,...
Flora Exhibition Launch!
On August 1st, 2024 we launched Flora, the third in a series of four month-long art exhibitions celebrating Malcolm Island's natural history and heritage. Flora, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august...
Kaleva Portal by Jan Rosgen
From Jan: "Kaleva Portal": a familiar view of our terra, with foreground on the beach. Larger rocks further out are surrounded by water that covers the earth here and as far as Vancouver Island in the distance. "Travelling further" (but also while remaining here...
Art Cards & More by Wendy Davis
From Wendy: Every pebble, every rock face and every mountain has a story to tell. Contrary to the expression “solid as a rock”, they all began their journey in a molten liquid state and have travelled the earth for millennia, blown out of volcanoes, carried by...
Rough Bay by Chris Hurst (Terra Exhibition)
From Chris: Photography for me is a process of paying close attention to where the world catches my eye and heart. I like the foggy Sointula mornings that change our beach views and add an element of mystery to the day. The Rough Bay scene caught for just a second...
Exhibition Receptions
Sointula Fashion Week
A standout event on our Facebook page, Sointula Fashion Week celebrates Paris Fashion week with the island’s own unique fashion sense and style. We share images of historical and modern island attire of Sointulian’s through the ages, with commentary and research about the fabrics and style.
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