Membership | Powell River Council for Arts and Culture

Qathet Creative Community

Powell River Council for Arts and Culture Membership

Membership Matters!

Powell River Council for Arts & Culture operates The Art Centre Public Gallery where you can participate in exhibitions, events, classes, camps or workshops, located on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation.

We also manage the City of Powell River's Community Arts and Culture Grants. The Arts and Culture Grant Intakes are in April and September; please see our website for more details: Powellriverartscouncil.ca

Your membership helps us fulfill our mandate to support and advocate for diverse artistic and cultural activities and arts organizations in the qathet Region, provide accessible art experiences, and offer inspiring art education programs to children, youth and adults. Your membership assists us in representing our community and helps our artists thrive.

We are grateful for the financial assistance from our volunteers, members, the City of PR, and the province of BC, with special thanks to the BC Arts Council.

We are grateful for your support, thank you!

Membership Benefits

Supporting arts and culture in our community!
- The funds we raise support local artists, class and camp bursaries, exhibitions, and art education.
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
Rental discounts of the Gallery or Studio for your special event
Receive exhibitions, events, classes and workshops email
Unlimited admission to exhibitions and artist talks
Invitation to openings and member-only events
Opportunity to apply for juried solo and group exhibitions

ARTIST Benefits - for Powell River and qathet Regional District residents

Submit artwork in the Annual Members Exhibition
Participate in our Art Market opportunities
Listing in our website Artist Directory - Artist bio, statement and image of work
Share your new works on our Facebook and Instagram pages

Special Individual Member Benefits -

Through an additional application process a member can be a:

Juror on the Community Arts and Culture Grants Committee
Juror on The Art Centre Exhibition Selection Committee
Teach or skill share at The Art Centre Studio
Volunteer as a gallery attendant, assist with projects and events

Business, Group or Organization Benefits -

Supporting the visual arts is mutually beneficial and represents an investment in the community in which you live and do business. Your membership provides access to a wide range of visual arts to children, youth and adults in our community.

Supporting arts and culture in our community!
Admission to exhibitions and artist talks for all your employees
Invitations to exhibition openings, artist talks and member-only events
Voting privileges at the AGM - one vote per membership
Rent the Gallery or Studio for your special event

DONATIONS

Every Donation Counts!

The Powell River Public Gallery is a not-for-profit organization reliant on community support. Contributions are essential to our continued success. Your donations help us make art accessible to everyone by providing vital support for our exhibitions, funding educational programs and enabling us to preserve our arts and culture community for future generations to discover and enjoy.

We graciously accept cash, cheques or e transfers.

Email: artscouncilpr@gmail.com or theartcentrepr@gmail.com