Local Arts

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council presents Carte Blanche, a juried multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring works by Coast artists from Langdale to Lund.

Figures in action stalk the walls of the Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG), and portraits stare down at the viewer during the current exhibition that opened last weekend. Tim McLaughlin's almost life size photographs dominate the smaller room.

The fifth annual Gibsons Landing Art Stroll welcomes visitors to the streets Aug. 8 to 11 to take in some art, browse new and familiar shops and enjoy a snack from local eateries.

When artist Bradley Hunt lived in Gibsons, visitors could find him in his home studio working on commissions, carving totems and creating artwork of all kinds.

Sweet Assorted, the latest book from former Gibsons resident Jim Christy, is like being at a cocktail party with strangers.

Creative in the Creek returns to the Gumboot Café in Roberts Creek, this Thursday, Aug. 8.

Dress like a rock star, move like a rock star and - oh yeah - play really good, hard-driving music.

Kids love to sing and act, and this musical theatre camp gives them the opportunity to do both.

Global phenomenon PechaKucha Night returns next Friday, Aug. 2, at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG) to open a month of events coinciding with GPAG's upcoming exhibit, Action.

Handcrafted journals and albums embellished with bark and wood are on display at The Landing Gallery in Lower Gibsons, a co-operative venture of approximately 24 active artists.