Next Festival is Clothesline Art Sale, August 15th 10-4

combined with Critters and Creatures Show,featuring animal rescue groups and artists Wine Beer Gardens, Food and Fantastic Music by Brad Prevedoros on our stunning grounds with Art Strung through the trees, tents and who knows where.

11 acres to play with here. Last festival brought in more guests than anticipated, loads of fun had by all! Please join us!

Mothers Day Search for the Artist

We are going to create the largest artist en plein aire corridor from Royal Roads University through the trail to The Coast Collective on Mothers Day, in celebration, If you are an artist and would like to participate, send an email to us for free registration. I will add more details as they come about.

As the Bridge is closed at the Esquimalt Lagoon we hope the public finds their way down Metchosin Road to Lagoon Road and follows it down to Heatherbell Road, before the hit the lagoon. Oh, they will be pleasantly surprised when they come in for a visit. The tea will be in the lower gallery and fresh baked cookies give a warm welcome to view the next show. "Through the Lens" features over 30 different photographers with Points of view.

I'm sure anyone that finds the Coast Collective Gallery and Gift Shop is going to spend at least half the time they planned on spending at the beach poking through the rooms and 11 acres of wonderful grounds . Hey they might even forget the beach for this visit and stay a few hours perusing the gift shop 100 local artists and crafts in four rooms of the 1928 mansion on the lagoon.

I sure hope they remember to go to the beach the next time they drive by our Blue Bird on the Coast Collective signs out on the road, and not just turn in for another visit with the artists because this time they will find different artists on site, doing different things .

I bet they will sign up for a stained glass class because they have always wanted to learn how to create something beautiful and this is the place to do it. Or take a beginner painting class.

I'd even venture that the next show they come to see they will bring a friend!

Gallery Show - Collective Visions

Collective Visions

Jan 28 - Feb 14th

A collection of works by some of the best-known artists in the area (by invitation only) ...

Tony Bounsall

Ernie Chang

Deborah Czernecky

Judi Dyelle

Ken Faulks

Sandra Fowler

David Goatley

Mark Heine

Keith Hiscock

Robin Hopper

Belle Leon

Gretchen Markle

Donna Southwood

Deborah Tilby

Nicole Valentine-Rimmer

Welcome to 3221 Heatherbell Rd.

Thanks for coming and "Welcome" to our special place. You are standing in the doorway of the past and entering the future of local fine art. The mansion we are in way built in 1928 and was summer home to the Pendray's, owner of BABCO Paint Company. hmm and now we supply a multitude of art classes where paint is used on a daily basis.

As you look around the beautiful oak foyer the art on the walls are examples of instructors and teachers working here to help you create and improve your skills with pen, brush and tools. Up the grand stairway brings you to choices within many doors you will discover gifts and unique artwork by over 100 local artists and a gallery that continues to top itself with every Fine Art show as well as the stunning views of Esquimalt lagoon and the pacific ocean just outside the beveled glass windows and doors.

Next time you come please bring a friend! Talking about your experience here is our best form of advertising.