THANK YOU, NANAIMO!

We’re officially Runner Up for Best Art Gallery in Nanaimo’s Best of the City 2026 — right behind the Nanaimo Art Gallery — and we couldn’t be more honoured!

Considering we only opened a few months ago, this recognition means the world. We feel the love, the support, and the excitement from our community every single day.

If you haven’t visited yet… you definitely need to check us out. We’re new, we’re growing fast, and we’re making waves in downtown Nanaimo.

Need art? We’ve got you covered.

Hundreds of locally made pieces in all price ranges — plus amazing handmade gifts, crafts, and creative treasures.

Need community? We’ve got that too.

Workshops, talks, demos, events, Art After Hours… all under one roof at 460 Wallace St.

Thank you for voting, thank you for cheering us on, and thank you for believing in what we’re building. This is just the beginning — and we’re here for it all.

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Grand Opening of our Nanaimo Gallery

Being presented with a
Certificate from the Parliament
of Canada by our MP. Such an
honour and very encouraging
for our local arts community

An art supporting crowd lined
up at our door to enter our
Grand Opening event in
Nanaimo on July 11th, 2026

Pacific Arts Market:
Where Creativity Comes Alive

This year has felt like a turning point for me and for Pacific Arts Market. Opening the Nanaimo Gallery has been one of the most meaningful moments of my career — not just because the space is beautiful, but because of the incredible artists and community who’ve stepped into it with such enthusiasm and heart.

What inspires me most is seeing how deeply people care about local creativity here on Vancouver Island. Every artist who joins us, every visitor who walks through the door, every person who chooses to support handmade work — it all reinforces why I started this journey in the first place.

Eight years in, I’m more grateful than ever for this community. The Nanaimo Gallery feels like the beginning of something truly special, and I’m honoured to be building it with all of you.