2026 ART HUBS and ARTISTS
Enjoy the Art Tour by selecting Art Hubs and Studios that inspire you. Most Art Hubs has 2-6 artists. Plan a Morning enjoying coffee and connecting with Artists & watching demos. Spend Lunch at a Hub that offers art, food, beverages and a Live Performance - Musical or Literary. End the day enjoying a glass of cider and watch a painting being created. You and your friends can customize your self - guided tour.
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Art Hub 1 - Hearth Gallery - Arts on Bowen - 430 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island BC, V0N1G1
Marie Neys - Paintings, Prints and Home Decor Creations
Catherine Patterson - Paintings
Jean Bradbury - Acrylic & Oil Painting
Mary Rose Drescher - Oil Paintings
Join these Artists out, on the Patio of the Hearth Gallery and be sure to browse inside The Hearth Gallery also. This Hub will also host various musical groups and performances on the outdoor stage be sure to check out the Schedule of Events in the Tour Guide. (and on the WEBSITE)
The Hearth Gallery is where creative people of all stripes gather from all over Bowen and the Lower Mainland. In 2018, The Cove Commons was constructed in partnership with the Bowen Island Library and includes the Hearth Gallery space which has a full and diverse calendar of exhibitions and events.
Check out the artists works by clicking on their name above.
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Art Hub 2 - TIPPY'S COOKHOUSE 433 - Bowen Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N1G2
Heather Doherty - That Lady Heather - Resin Creations
Tippy's will be offering Live Music be sure to check out the Schedule of Events
in the Tour Guide and on this website.Tippy's Cookhouse full service breakfast and brunch options as well as, a great selection of takeout beverages, snacks and lunch items.
Open seven days a week, Tippy's offers one of the nicest outdoor patios on Bowen .
Check out the artists works by clicking on their name above.
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Art Hub 3 CATCHING STARS GALLERY - 479 BOWEN ISLAND TRUNK ROAD, BOWEN ISLAND, BC VON1G1
Catching Stars Gallery - View Gallery
Demo's during the Tour: Sat/Sun 1- 3 pm Join Katie Mainwaring at Catching Stars Gallery for a demonstration on painting a seascape. Katie will be using acrylic paints and hopes you enjoy learning from her process!.
Catching Stars Gallery is a BC Artist Cooperative committed to showcasing handcrafted artworks in a space that reflects the natural Beauty of Bowen Island. Be sure to stop by this Gallery - not to be missed!
Catching Stars Gallery showcases the art of over 50 Artists you can find out more about all of the artists at catchingstarsgallery.com
Here are the Local Bowen Artists:
Alys Williams
David Graff
Deb Stringfellow
Emilie Kaplun
Jilly Watson
Katie Mainwaring
Mumtaz Bandali
Shelley Koke
MJ Zamora
Dayna Kreutzer
Janet Esseiva
Jean Bradbury
Kathy Clarke
Mary Rose Drescher
Tony Mainwaring
Art by Di (Di Izdebski)
Chelsea Mainwaring
Eleanor Rosenberg
Elle Wild
Joel Weise
Liz Watson
Marie Neys
Paula Love
Thi Ramirez
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Art Hub 4 - PHOENIX BOOKS - LITERARY ART HUB, 992 Dorman Road, In Village Square, BOWEN ISLAND, BC V0N1G2
This Literary Art Hub is Proud to showcase the literary works of many of Bowen's Authors. See More about the Authors by clicking HERE.
Readings will be announced and included in the Schedule of Events in the Tour Guide and on this Website
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ART HUB 5 - BOWEN ISLAND MUSEUM & ARCHIVES - 1014 MILLER ROAD, BOWEN ISLAND, BC V0N1G1
Bowen Island Museum & Archives - View Artworks
Stop by the BI Museum & Archives to view works of art from Historical Bowen Artists. These paintings, prints, etc. are part of the permanent collection of the Museum but well worth viewing!
Just a short walk up from Ferry, parking in their parking area off Miller. -
ART HUB 6 - HOOPES RESIDENCE - 1103 Lenora Road, BOWEN ISLAND, BC V0N1G1
Bill Hoopes - Paintings & Prints
This Art Hub is at the Heart of the Loop on Lenora Road, easy walking distance from Snug Cove - across the Causeway. Parking is limited but plenty to be found (please respect neighbors driveways).
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Art Hub 7 - 1120 Miller Road, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G1 THURSDAY ART GROUP (TAG) in COLLINS HALL & BOWEN ISLAND FIBRE ARTS GUILD in the LITTLE RED CHURCH
Demo's During the Tour- Stop by Collins Hall and create a Zentangle Art Card for Free - Saturday 2-4pm Marie Neys will guide you.
This Year the Hall and Church will be filled with Creativity. the Thursday Art Group and the Bowen Island Fibre Arts Guild will be Hosting you.
The Thursday Art Group (see Artist Page Here) TAG and the Bowen Island Fibre Arts Guild (see the Artist Page Here) are long standing groups that encourage creativity on Bowen Island.
Check out the artists works by clicking on their name above.
The Thursday Art Group (TAG) is a Bowen Island group of Creatives that have been meeting and creating for over 50 years. Join them at Collins Hall. Paintings, ceramics, prints, bronze sculpture... all will be available.The Bowen Island Fibre Arts Guild has 30 members of varied interests and backgrounds. There have been several group projects, such as the Houses and Homes quilt and the Piano Cozy. Other smaller projects, sharing information and ideas, Show and Tell, and great desserts are still part of the monthly meetings.
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Art Hub 8 The Burrow Art Therapy & Creativity Studio 547 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC
Sara Skuce - Pottery - View Works
Kathryn Beals - Painting, Mosaics, Functional Art - View Works
The Burrow is an inclusive and diverse multi- use space, that promotes wellness through art therapy, and creativity through visual art and pottery instruction.
Kathryn Beals will be doing a mosaic demo throughout the weekend.Check out the artists works by clicking on their name above.
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Art Hub 9- Modern Mending - 102- 555 Prometheus Place, Artisan Square (Lower Level) Bowen Island, BC
Check out the works of
Caroline Hurd - Owner, Clothing, Fibre Arts
Valentyna Gabinyetova - Crochet
Check out the artists works by clicking on their name above.
Check out this new store on the lower level of Artisan Square. Not to be missed during the Tour!
Note: Artisan Square is an easy walk from Snug Cove, on the Bus Route and has parking. -
Art Hub 10-799 Grafton Road, Bowen Island, BC
Finn Rainsley Ray - Foo Babe - Visual Art
Just a few minutes drive out of Snug Cove, and on Bus Route. Access right across from OLD FIRE HALL.
Plenty of Parking at the Artist's Studio. Follow directional Signage. -
Art Hub 11- Bowen Cider House - 1125 GRAFTON ROAD, BOWEN ISLAND, BC, V0N1G2
Basia & Paul Lieske - Custom Wooden Furniture & Bowen Memorabilia
The Farm - We purchased our 7.5-acre property Meadowbrook Corner in 2004, with the intent of opening a farm-based cidery using heritage apple trees of British, French, and German cider varieties. Since then we have planted over 700 trees of 52 different varieties and are adding to our orchards each year. The working farm is home to our sheep, pigs, quail & ducks which graze in the open livestock fields, as well as an edible garden that is incorporated into the menu.
About the Cider -
All fermentation, blending, and bottling happens on-site by experienced cidermakers Isaac, Ben, and Alastair. Our team consists of family members and close friends with a long history on the island who assist with all aspects of the business and the farm.
Check out the artists works by clicking on their name above.
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ART HUB 12 - Riddell/Buchanan Residence - 1279 Buchanan Road, Bowen Island, BC
Art Hub # 12 is an eclectic group of artists hidden away on a 6 acre magical garden and forest. You will find paintings, wood carvings, and different styles of wood turnings. The entrance to 1279 Buchanan Road is up at the top of the hill and the last driveway on your left and is well marked with signs and directional arrows leading to the house and studio.
Well worth the journey up Buchanan Road, Art Hub # 12 will showcase paintings both inside the studio as well as outside in the greenhouse and wonderful garden. There is a walkway through the rock bluff that leads to the wood turning workshop area. All areas are access friendly.
NOTE: This is a long driveway…...KEEP TO THE RIGHT………DO NOT STOP/PARK …….until you have reached the house, unless you see designated parking spots. Parking for 7 or 8 cars at the house and on the lawn.Check out the artists works by clicking on their name below.
David Riddell - Wood Turning -View Works
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ART HUB 13 - RILEY'S CIDERY - 620 LAURA ROAD, BOWEN ISLAND, BC, V0N1G2
Shane Tweten - Stands Tall Creations - Sculpture/Wood Carving
Michael David Trevillion - Visual Arts
Lynne Hulbert - Paintings, Lanterns
Book a Cider Tasting, Enjoy Art Demos and Artists Works. Riley's Cidery sits amongst nearly a thousand varieties of heirloom apples in a one-of-a-kind apple orchard. The orchard was planted over a 30 year period by John and Josephine Riley who are apple tree collectors and enthusiasts with an absolute wealth of knowledge.
Check out the artists works by clicking on their name above.
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ART HUB 14 -Art Hub14- 897 Windjammer Road, Bowen Island, BC
Check out this Home Studio of Gregg Simpson and Carol Cram.
Well Worth the Drive to visit the Beautiful Blue Water area of Bowen. Great parking and on the Bus Route also. Please be respectful of neighborhood driveways.
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ART HUB 15 - Kolus Arts Studio (Simon James) 958 Spyglass Road, Bowen Island BC
This is the Studio of renowned artist Simon James.
Simon James - Indigenous CarverCameron Stephens - &Zen - Woodenware & Marquetry
Be sure to take in this Hub, not to be missed and well worth the drive.
Note: on the Bus Route.
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ART HUB 16 - Walker Residence and Studio 1581 White Sails Drive, Bowen Island, BC
Valerie d Walker - Fibre Arts, Indigo Dyeing Expert
Drop by to see how Valerie creates using Indigo Dyes. Just a short Drive from Snug Cove and on the Bus Route.
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ART HUB 17 - ANDREW PLEWES STUDIO, 331 JOSEPHINE DRIVE, BOWEN ISLAND, BC, VON 1G2
Andrew Plewes is a second generation graduate of the Ontario College Of Art. He has be working as a painter and illustrator for over 35 years. This ART HUB is one of the most whimsical locations on Bowen with the colours of Blues, Oranges, Yellows, and magical carvings on the out buildings. Find Andrew in his Studio. Please follow all Parking signs.
See more of Andrew's work by clicking on his name above.
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ART HUB 18 - TIM KING RESIDENCE - 1160 COWAN POINT DRIVE, BOWEN ISLAND, BC, V0N1G2
Tim King - Painting -view works
Drop by Saturday afternoon to hear the music of John Stiver.
This ART HUB is nestled in the trees overlooking Josephine Lake. A timeless timber frame structure that showcases the works of the owner.
NOTE: parking is inside the gates. If parking on Cowan Point Drive - please use caution and park with all 4 tires off the road to allow others to pass.
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Art Hub 19 - BOWEN GOLF COURSE - 810 BEACH DR, BOWEN ISLAND, BC V0N1G2
Elena Chernyshov - Ceramics & Visual Art
ABOUT BOWEN GOLF:
This Art Hub is proudly Hosted by the Bowen Golf Course. Enjoy Artworks - wood carving, paintings, and photography. Check out the artists works by clicking on their name.
Grab some Lunch, & watch a Demo or Performance. View the Bowen Golf Website Here