Groups that Promote the Arts in Powell River & Texada Island

7280 Kemano Street, Powell River V8A 1M2 (end of Manson south of Duncan)
604 485 9633 Email

Established in 1981, the Academy offers formal study through private lessons and group instruction. Projects include: private instruction, group instruction, choral ensembles, jazz instruction, International Choral Kathaumixw, Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific and the Annual Concert Series.

Arts Council, Powell River

Powell River Council for Arts, Culture & Heritage

201A-7373 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC V8A 1W6 Email

A registered non-profit society formed to increase and broaden the artistic and cultural opportunities for Powell River citizens.

Coast Culture Alliance

604.740.8288 (leave message) Email

A network of arts, cultural & heritage groups and individuals working to enhance the economic well being and cultural vitality of the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund. Registered non profit since 1998. The CCA produces a monthly events calendar for distribution on the Sunshine Coast as well as the annual
Purple Banner Studio & Gallery Guide.

Festival of Performing Arts

Sponsored by the Powell River Rotary Club, the Festival is based on the fundamental idea of giving all participants the best possible support for their artistic development. The festival provides the opportunity for participants to learn from each other and to gain stage experience in a friendly atmosphere. Every performer who enters in this spirit will learn, and be a “winner” in the true sense of the word.

The Festival has been a Powell River tradition for over 65 years offering opportunities to a wide range of performing artists including piano, voice, strings, wind and brass instruments, speech arts, and amateur choirs, bands, string and jazz ensembles.

Malaspina Art Society

3960 Selkirk Avenue, Powell River V8A 3C6
Executive

A non-profit organization which operates the Malaspina Exhibition Centre at Malaspina University-College, a registered public gallery which provides a venue for local artists and a showplace for a variety of visual arts. A permanent collection of art by local artists is on display during the summer. New members welcome.

Meetings: 1st Monday each month, Quality Food Conference Room

Powell River's Musicians Homepages

Glen Ogilvie 604 483 4258 Email

Over 550 Powell River musicians are listed including novices to professionals. All genres of music from all walks of life.

Texada Island Arts, Culture & Tourism

PO Box 233, Van Anda V0N 3K0

Bob Timms 604 486 0274 Email
Memberships: Mary Crowe 604 486 0333 Email

Promotes arts, culture and tourism on Texada Island; sponsors the Texada Island Visitors Centre and the TACT website as well as various island cultural activities including the annual Sandcastle Festival.

Anyone interested in the arts, culture or tourism on Texada Island is invited to become involved in TACT.

Memberships start at $10.00 for individuals and $25.00 for businesses. For more information on TACT or to become a member, please contact Mary.

Promoting the Arts

Communities, big and small, are the richer for having a strong arts presence. Organizations, such as those listed here in Powell River and Texada Island, work hard and volunteer many hours to make sure the arts, in all its forms, remain integral to the communities on the Upper Sunshine Coast.

Academy of Music

Arts Council

Coast Culture Alliance

Festival of Performing Arts

Malaspina Art Society

Powell River Musicians

Texada Island Arts, Culture & Tourism