Artist on Hornby & Denman Island

Art & Experiences — Hornby Island

Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park

A 200-acre outdoor sculpture experience featuring more than 100 steel sculptures by artist Jeffrey Rubinoff — a unique blend of art and landscape that you can walk through and discover. Visit the Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park

Featured Artists / Island Creatives
Eva Vass – Visual artist & painter (mixed media, landscapes) gobc.ca
Tara Ireland – Oil & watercolour fine art gobc.ca
Coral Barclay – Expressionistic landscapes gobc.ca
Robin de Lavis – Abstract + digital mandalas & landscapes gobc.ca
Dicksons Gallery (Donna & Tom Dickson) – Watercolour and oil landscapes gobc.ca
Terry & Mary Preston – Whittling & glass art inspired by nature, Hornby Island

Annual Events & Shows:
Hornby Arts’ HerringFest Art Show – A major seasonal art exhibition featuring works from 50+ local artists. hornbyarts.com+1

Local Gallery
Hornby Arts & Designs – Selling handcrafted island art, prints, and designs (online + local presence). HORNBY ARTS & DESIGNS

Art & Experiences — Denman Island

Denman Island Self-Guided Art Walk

A free, easy self-guided street art walk in Downtown Denman Island featuring outdoor art, murals, and small venues. Visit Denman Island

Denman Island Summer Art Gallery

Seasonal gallery shows hosted June–September featuring 6+ shows by local artists. Visit Denman Island

Denman Island Pottery Studio Tour

Annual free self-guided tour (e.g., Victoria Day long weekend) spotlighting island potters working in stoneware, earthenware, and porcelain:

• Sarah Graeme – Ceramics & basketry mixes

• Jeanie Rogers (Gilded Petunia Pottery) – Decorative & functional wares

• Sandra Shaffer Pottery – Functional stoneware

• Gordon Hutchens Pottery – Museum-quality designs

• Tom Dennis Pottery – Functional & decorative pieces

• Linda Adair – Specialty mugs & sculptural pottery

• Ember Blair Hutchens – Hand-built sculptures & mugs denmanislandpotterystudiotour.com

Arts Denman (Arts Centre)

Community arts venue with seasonal exhibits, workshops, classes, and events year-round. Arts Denman

Other Notable Creative Experiences

Public Art & Galleries (Across Both Islands)

• Denman Island Craft Shop – Volunteer-run coop with >50 artists (pottery, glass, jewelry, woodworking). Visit Denman Island

• Abraxas Books, Arts & Café – Bookstore + rotating local art exhibits with snack/coffee stop, Visit Denman Island

• Detailed murals and sculpture pieces featured along the Denman Art Walk (Cindy Dilts, Gary Piercy, Peter Karsten, and others). Visit Denman Island

Seasonal Tour & Event Highlights

Summer (June–Sep)

• Summer Art Gallery series – Rotating exhibitions by local artists. Visit Denman Island

• Pottery Studio Tour – Behind-the-scenes access to ceramic artists (Victoria Day). denmanislandpotterystudiotour.com

• Outdoor sculpture + creative experiences. rubinoffsculpturepark.org

Spring & Fall

• Local studio visits by appointment

• Outdoor art walk & community exhibits (variable)

• Seasonal workshops & craft events with local artisans

Winter

• Self-guided art experiences & indoor exhibits

• Workshops & creative retreats through Arts Denman

Links to Explore & Plan

• Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park (Hornby) – Visit Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park

• Hornby Arts & Designs Gallery – Hornby Arts & Designs

• Denman Island Self-Guided Art Walk – Denman Island Art Walk Guide

• Denman Island Summer Art Gallery – Summer Art Gallery (Denman)

• Denman Island Pottery Tour – Denman Island Pottery Studio Tour

• Arts Denman – Arts Denman Cultural Hub

Plan for seasonal tours (especially the Pottery Studio Tour and Summer Gallery shows) — dates vary each year and often require planning. Visit local listings closer to your travel dates to confirm hours and openings. Visit Denman Island