Lobby Art Gallery
Current Exhibit: Printmakers Only Group
November 5 – December 22, 2025
The Printmakers Only Group (POG) presents a retrospective of past and present prints. This local collective works in many varieties of techniques including mono prints, silk screens, relief prints, eco prints, transfer techniques, etchings, aquatints and collagraphs.
This group has had annual exhibits since 1989, when the founding members Jim Malo, Beverlee McLeod, Edie Miller, and Lynn Starer had their first show together of original prints.
Over the last 34 years, POG has had many members come and go. Edie Miller, one of the founding members, recently passed away and will be missed by many.
Come to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre to experience the delight and variety this large exhibit offers. Many works are for sale and make perfect holiday gifts!
Upcoming Show: Recognition & Recollection: An Intersection of art and mental health
Collaborative Exhibit from Five Regional Arts Councils
January & February 2026
Opening Reception January 8 1-3pm
About the Lobby Art Gallery
The 3rd Floor Gallery is located in the large lobby of the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. It hosts five visual art exhibitions per year and is closed over July and August. The gallery space showcases a breadth of creativity and artistic development, featuring artists who live in the Cowichan Region. The exhibits are seen by the 4,000+ patrons who visit the CPAC theatre every month. Private viewings of exhibits can be arranged by contacting [email protected].
The 3rd Floor Gallery is free for local artists to exhibit their work, either in solo shows or group efforts. Shows are selected by gallery staff to complement the theatre performance season and ensure a varied selection of artistic expression.
Exhibits run between 6 and 8 weeks in duration and are booked well in advance. Artists are fully responsible for installation and takedown of their exhibits. Works must be displayed on the professional gallery hanging system, with limited space for select sculptural works.
Are you a local artist or artistic group looking to showcase your work?
The Cowichan Performing Arts Centre is committed to celebrating the diversity and imagination of local artists. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as part of an equity-deserving group, including Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQ+ folks, newcomers to Canada, and persons with disabilities. Application assistance is available for those who request it.
To learn more about how to apply, please review the Exhibition & Application Guidelines below.
2025 Exhibition Application Guidelines [pdf]