Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio
The VIS Studio operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nations,
and we are grateful to operate on Snuneymuxw territory.
Between Barnacle and Horizon - Exhibit
Exhibition: April 24–26, 11:00–17:00
Opening reception: April 24, 18:00–21:00
Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio, 294 Harewood Rd, Nanaimo
Besides the beauty of our shore, the coastline teems with life—from invisible microbes to larger coastal forms and the metabolic systems that sustain them. This exhibition invites you to read the shore at two scales: the surreal micro‑geometries of shoreline microbes and the broad, weathered forms of coastal life.
Artists transform these layers into sculptural works that evoke tidal rhythms—barnacle textures, filamentous curves, jellyfish, octopus, and kelp. Together, the pieces celebrate the intertwined beauty and resilience of our seascape, asking visitors to reflect on the fragile balance between microscopic worlds and sweeping coastal panoramas. Curator: Joel A. Prevos
Join us to experience sculpture that folds micro‑geometry into coastal beauty.
Angellos Glaros / Metals and wood sculpture
Darcy Johnson / Drawing
Dee Fontans / Jewelry
Denny Provost / Painting
Diane Briton / Glass work
Gerda Hofman / Painting on wood
Joel Prevost / Clay sculpture, mobiles
6th Annual
2026 VIS Studio Garden Art Show
Opening Reception: Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11 am to 5 pm
Welcome to the 6th Annual Garden Art Show at VIS Studio!
Featured Visual Artists: To Be Announced
Experience the magic of art and support local talent
As you participate in this extraordinary cultural celebration at
Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio, 294 Harewood Rd.
Mark your calendars for a weekend brimming with creativity and inspiration:
Event Schedule:
Opening Reception: Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5 PM to 9 PM
Show Dates: Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, from 11 AM to 5 PM
We look forward to welcoming you to this remarkable event and sharing in the celebration of artistry!