Welcome!
ARTWRX Studio + Gallery is a working studio and gallery in downtown Courtenay, where artists share space and the experience of art making. We welcome visitors to witness the process of art making, be inspired by a wide diversity of artistic expressions and to buy local, high quality art work made by the talented and hard working artists at ARTWRX.
OUR MISSION:
To provide a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and connect with audiences, while fostering a community of creativity and learning through shared space, art education programs and collaboration.
LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT ITEM?
Many of our artists have affordable small original works, prints, cards and gift items to purchase directly from each artist. We are open by appointment and anytime the studio doors are open. Ring doorbell for access. Come on up and be inspired. 362 10th Street Courtenay BC (stair access only)
Welcome!
ARTWRX Studio + Gallery (formerly Art Alchemy Studio)is a working studio and gallery in downtown Courtenay, where artists share space and the experience of art making. We welcome visitors to witness the process of art making, be inspired by a wide diversity of artistic expressions and to buy local, high quality art work made by the talented and hard working artists at ARTWRX.
OUR MISSION:
To provide a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and connect with audiences, while fostering a community of creativity and learning through shared space, art education programs and collaboration.
LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT ITEM?
Many of our artists have affordable small original works, prints, cards and gift items to purchase directly from each artist. We are open by appointment and any time the studio doors are open. Ring doorbell for access. 362 10th Street Courtenay BC
(stair access only)
We are delighted to announce the SQUARE FOOT SHOW is returning in November 2025
ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, after a short one year hiatus, will be once again be hosting a Square Foot Show in 2025.
A heartfelt thank you to Susan Carson and Rick Morson of RICHARDSON WEALTH for their ongoing sponsorship of the Square Foot Show. We’re grateful for their continued generosity and meaningful support of the arts and artists in the Comox Valley. As trusted advisors, they offer thoughtful financial guidance tailored to your goals. Be sure to visit their beautiful office space on Comox Avenue—or learn more about their team at morsoncarsonwealthcounsel.com
ONE WEEKEND – TWO GREAT CREATIVE EVENTS!
We are delighted to be part of the 2025 CVArts Studio Tour happening at the same time as our Square Foot Show featuring several artists who are also on the studio tour.
CENTRAL ISLAND STUDIO TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS
FREE AND NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One of the best parts of the 2025 Central Island Studio Tour is getting the chance to peek behind the curtain of the creative process and talk with artists. Throughout the weekend artists across the Comox Valley will be offering live demonstrations and workshops – check out the list of demonstrations in the flipbook here.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22
11:00 AM Torquay Studio | Printmaking Demonstration
12:00 PM Studio 4TWO5 | Mishima Techniques in Ceramics
12:00 PM Taryn Goodwin Painting Workshop (materials provided, all levels)
2:00 PM Albion Studio | Speed Painting
2:00 PM Marianne Enhorning Art | Artist Talk
3:00 PM Silver Bowerbird Studio | Mixed Media Techniques
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23
11:00 AM Fireworx Glass Studio | Fused Glass
12:00 PM Helen Utsal Fine Art | Cold Wax Oil Painting
12:00 PM Spirits of the West Coast Gallery | Artist Talk with Kwakwaka’wakw artist Rod Smith
1:00 PM Laurie Martz | Abstracted Portrait Paintings
All demonstrations and workshops are FREE and open to the public without registration. Find more information including addresses and longer descriptions in the flipbook here.
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STORE LOCATION:
208A 5th Street, Courtenay
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 9:30am – 5:00pm,
Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
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STORE LOCATION:
24-215 Port Augusta Street, Comox
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm
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