Imagine that! Artisans' Designs
(Arts & Culture, Arts Association, Arts Community, Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery exhibits)
Artisans Co-operative. A contemporary fine craft shop featuring Vancouver Island artists' painting, works in clay, fibre, glass, wood and metal in Duncan's City Square.
(Arts & Culture, Arts Association, Arts Community, Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery exhibits)
In 1994 a group of 12 artists in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island met to discuss the need for a permanent showcase for selling their artwork beyond the usual venues of craft fairs and exhibitions. Their first meeting was held in May. Though the initial group changed, a core group of 9 opened their first tiny storefront in downtown Duncan in August of the same year. They called themselves IMAGINE THAT! ARTISANS' DESIGNS. They are a Registered Co-operative.
July 2007 marks the beginning of the 14th year in business for this very successful artist-run store. There are currently nearly 100 artisans on display. All work is juried and is of very high quality, with price ranges for even the smallest budget. The Members are justifiably proud of their long record supporting local Cowichan artists and other artists from Vancouver Island.
Mid way between VICTORIA and NANAIMO, their great location is at the heart of the Cowichan Valley in historic downtown Duncan. IMAGINE THAT! is a pleasant place to turn off the Island Highway and have an artistic "refuelling" stop.
Come and meet some of the people who make the work on exhibition.
