A new Hornby Arts website is currently in development, supported by Canada Council’s Supporting Artistic Practice: Sector Innovation and Development program and a BC Arts Council Impact grant. Launching later in 2026…
May 4–7 (10am–4pm daily)
Beyond Music: The Art of the Guitar – Luthier Exhibition and Local Art Show
Blue: Played and Seen – Open Call Artshow
May 10 (2:30pm, doors 2:00)
Elisa Thorne, Harpist: Live Mothers’ Day Concert
$20 / PWYC
May 11 (7pm, doors 6:30)
The Art of Sea-ing
An evening with Rochelle Chinnery and Chelka
By donation in support of Hornby Island Natural History
Gallery space closed for installation until May 16th, 2026
May 16 – June 28
Emma Goldman at the Frick Museum exhibition by Persimmon Blackbridge
May 16 (daytime)
Emma Goldman at the Frick Museum – Opening Reception
May 24
Children, Youth & Family Programs
June 7
Children, Youth & Family Programs
June 14 (time TBA)
Persimmon Blackbridge: Artist Talk
July 3 (5:00-8:00PM) Opening Reception: Anne Ngan
July 5 (time TBA)
Anne Ngan: Artist Talk
July 19 – Matinee
Performance: A Ceremony of Words and Music with David Kaetz
A contemplative gallery event weaving sacred poetry with composed and improvised music, both instrumental and vocal. Led by David Kaetz, with members of The Hornby Philharmonic and invited guests, the program brings voices and music into dialogue through the work of poets such as Rumi, Hafiz, Mary Oliver, Rilke, Machado, and others.
July 26 – 27
Hornby Island Artists Studio Tour
10th Annual HerringFest Art Show
Art Show Opening Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hornby Arts Centre
Words on the Salish Sea Literary Festival
Friday, March 13, 4:30–6:00PM
Saturday, March 14, 9:30–4:30PM
March 5 to April 7
Herring Fest Art Show
Hornby Arts Centre
Open Wednesday to Sunday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Celebrating the return of Pacific herring and the rich coastal ecosystems that sustain our community.
Festival Opening Performance
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 5:30 pm • By donation
An interdisciplinary and intergenerational performance featuring local performers and launching the 10th anniversary of Herring Fest.
Community Art Show Opening Gala
Hornby Arts Centre
Doors 7:00 pm • Free
Celebrate the opening of the Herring Fest Community Art Show with live music by On the Rocks, a licensed bar, and West Coast refreshments.
Film Night – Salmon Secrets
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 6:30 pm • Tickets $20
Opening performance by Dr Laura’s Choir followed by the documentary Salmon Secrets.
The evening concludes with a conversation featuring Chief Ernest Alfred (‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation), Dan Lewis, and Bonny Glambeck.
Herring School – Speaker Series
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 9:00 am • Sold Out
A day of talks exploring Pacific herring, marine stewardship, and coastal ecosystems, featuring Indigenous leaders, researchers, activists, and youth voices.
Herring Ball Dance
Hornby Community Hall
Doors 7:30 pm • Music from 8:00 pm
Celebrate the festival with live music by Power Tools followed by DJ Jean Mescaline.
Licensed bar and refreshments available.
Hornby Arts Centre
Sundays • March 8 to April 5
1:00 to 3:00 pm • Drop in
A new creative program for children, youth, and families exploring ocean themes through art making.
March 8 – Ocean Maker Space
Create small ocean ecosystem sculptures using recycled and found materials.
March 15 – Storytime & Herring Painting
Storytime followed by painting inspired by herring in motion.
March 22 – Printmaking Workshop
Learn printmaking techniques including lino cuts and collagraphs.
March 29 – Community Ocean Mural
Help create a collaborative mural inspired by ocean life.
April 5 – Origami for Easter
Learn Japanese paper folding and create fish, birds, and baskets.
Materials provided.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required.