Pearl Ellis Gallery — Attraction in Comox

Without question the worst showing I have ever had the misfortune to view. Uninspired, dull and 10th grade. Amateurish to the extreme. Endless poorly painted pieces of mountains, glaciers, trees and rivers. This is not an acceptable standard - nowhere near. The subject matter seriously limited. What places like the Pearl Ellis Gallery do is normalize bad art. It tells people it's OK to get the brushes out , stare at a mountain and throw together garbage like this because someone will buy it regardless. It plays on ignorance. Setting the bar so low means that a potential artist won't improve, grow, develope, explore. Focusing on such a limited subject matter means the people of Comox are being seriously short changed and will never understand how good art can be in it's many, many...

For many years the PEG has been a little gem in the Comox Valley showcasing works of local artists. It has been unique in that artworks of new and budding artists would be shown as well as seasoned artists. Artwork was given merritt and appreciated for the artists' individual creativity. In 2024 a new board has taken the gallery to a different direction whereby juried themed shows now replace the local valley art groups which previously each contributed to an ...

Great little gallery that has frequent show flips so the materials are always changing (fresh)! Worth repeat visits throughout the year, for sure. And there are several "member" shows a year that promote artists in the Comox Valley.The PEG is also attached to the Comox Museum and Archives - which, in itself, is worth the visit. The staff there are FULL of information. It's a super pairing, the museum and the...