The Gallery @ Weird Church

The Gallery @ Weird Church is a way of bringing art to life in a new way in Cumberland’s iconic red roofed building.  The Gallery seeks to provide a much needed showcase for the multitude of talented visual artists from Cumberland and the Comox Valley, while offering the community another opportunity to engage with the arts.  Local artists will find an enchanting exhibition space and The Gallery is sure to make for a highlight to any visit to Cumberland, especially when combined with a hike, bike ride, or fantastic meal.  Each month one or more artists will be featured. 

Viewing times are Saturdays 2-5pm.

Entry by donation. Please contact info@weirdchurchcumberland.com for more information.

Current Exhibit

This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations.

The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces in the Comox Valley. Many residents have never visited these galleries or have only been to one or two. This event is a chance to discover the unique character of each gallery, connect with local artists, and find original artwork—often at very affordable prices. All galleries are offering free admission, so visitors can enjoy the diverse exhibitions without any cost. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant local art scene!

Participating galleries include Artful: The Gallery, ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, I-Hos Gallery, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Studio 211, The Gallery @ Weird Church, The Worthy Room, and YQQ + CVA Arts and Culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore them all, enjoying a variety of art forms and perspectives from talented local artists.

To make the experience even more engaging, guests can collect stamps on a Waterways stamp card as they visit each gallery. Once their tour is complete, they can fill out their information and drop the card off at any participating gallery to be entered to win a wide array of incredible art prizes generously donated by local artists—the more galleries they visit, the more chances they have to win!

Exhibitions will run throughout April, with individual galleries hosting their own opening receptions and events. For details on each gallery’s show, hours, and reception dates, visit pearlellisgallery.ca/waterways.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local art and the natural beauty of water—mark your calendar and start planning your gallery hop!

Project Overview

The Gallery seeks to provide a much needed showcase for the multitude of talented visual artists from Cumberland and the Comox Valley, while offering the community another opportunity to engage with the arts.  Local artists will find an enchanting exhibition space and The Gallery is sure to make for a highlight to any visit to Cumberland, especially when combined with a hike, bike ride, or fantastic meal.  Each month one or more artists will be featured.   More than 500 people flow through the space each week, so even aside from The Gallery hours, artists receive significant local exposure.

The Gallery functions more as a cooperative arts space than a traditional gallery, with artists having more involvement in the month they are showing and retaining a larger percentage of sales generated.

Selecting Artist(s)

Submissions can be made to info@weirdchurchcumberland.com 

Please include several photos (jpeg) of your art or a link to a website for viewing, the title of the show you would like to present, and an artist bio (for each artist).  Please note if there are specific months that are preferable or that you are unavailable. Please note that artists who are selected will need to commit to the responsibilities below.

A detailed outline of commitments and expectations can be found HERE. Please email us with any concerns, questions or ideas - we love making things work for artists!