David Ballantyne
Visual Art - Paintings - Drawings - Photography

Past Events

21 Oct 2023 - 20 Dec 2023 Wales Contemporary International Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://thewaterfrontgallery.co.uk/shop/wales-contemporary/david-ballantyne-coastal-forest/ Venue: The Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven, UK Reception: 21 Oct 2023
I am happy to announce that I have a painting included in the Wales Contemporary Exhibition from October 21st to December 20th in Milford Haven, Wales at the Waterfront Gallery.
8 Jun 2023 - 27 Aug 2023 Summer Small Works Show Category: Show/Exhibit Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada Reception: 8 Jun 2023
3 Jun 2023 Brushworks Show & Sale Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160, Comox Avenue, Comox, BC, Canada
I'll be showing a bunch of my work in the upcoming Brushworks Show & Sale along with quite a few of my artist friends. There will be a huge price range so hopefully you can find something within your budget that you'd like to hang on your wall. There will be lots of Artist cards for sale as well. Come on out and support local artists.
17 Nov 2022 - 21 Jan 2023 Winter Small Works Show and Sale Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://aggv.ca/events/winter-small-works-show-sale-3/ Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada Reception: 26 Nov 2022
I have two paintings in the show this year
22 Jul 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 Sooke Fine Arts Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: 15.00 Adults $15 Seniors $10 Youth and children (17 and under) Free Event Website: https://sookefinearts.com/ Venue: SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Y3, Canada
My oil painting ''Orion'' is included in the show this year. Orion was also longlisted for the Jackson's Art Painting Prize earlier this year and has received one of the three Juror's Award prizes in this year's show.
2 Jun 2022 - 28 Aug 2022 Summer Small Works Show and Sale Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://aggv.ca/events/summer-small-works-show-sale-opening-reception/ Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada Reception: 9 Jun 2022
My oil painting "Chalk Headland" is included in this show. It has now sold.

Art Rental & Sales is excited to present our annual Summer Small Works Show & Sale!

Don't miss this stunning show featuring small works by over 70 local artists. With a whole realm of styles, sizes, and mediums, there is something for everyone. The Show & Sale will be on display in the Massey Sales Gallery in the Spencer Mansion, from June 2 - August 28, 2022.

We will also be holding an Opening Reception on June 9, from 5 - 8pm. Snacks and wine will be served, and we look forward to celebrating exceptional talent by local artists, together again.

Did you know that AGGV Members receive 10% off local, original fine art from our Art Rental & Sales program? And yes, this includes works from our Show & Sale!
19 Nov 2021 - 29 Jan 2022 Winter Small Works Show and Sale Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
I have been invited to show 2 of my paintings in this year's Winter Small Works Show and Sale at The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Breton Islands off of Quadra (16x20 oil) and August Evening, Moon Pool (12x12 oil) will be on display and available to purchase from November 19th to January 29th.
19 Nov 2021 - 19 Dec 2021 Square Foot Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://artwrxstudio.ca/square-foot-booking-form/ Venue: Artwrx Studio (formerly Art Alchemy), 362 C 10th Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada
The Square Foot Show Live runs November 19th to 21st at Artwrx Studio. To see the show in person you MUST book an appointment ahead of time, be double vaccinated and wear a mask in the studio. Book your appointment by going to https://artwrxstudio.ca/square-foot-booking-form/


The online version continues until December 19th. Go to https://www.eventeny.com/events/artwrx-sq-ft-show-1512/ for the online version. Shipping charges may apply to online purchases.

All artworks are priced at $275 CAD
1 Nov 2021 - 15 Apr 2022 Comox Airport Winter Exhibition Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://www.comoxairport.com/yqq-art-collection Venue: Comox Valley Airport, Knight Road, Comox, BC, Canada
I have a Photograph of Nymph Falls included in this year's exhibition. It is available for sale directly from me through my web site. Due to Covid protocols only departing or arriving passengers are permitted in the airport building at this time.
23 Jul 2021 - 2 Aug 2021 Sooke Fine Arts Show 2021 Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://sookefinearts.com/ Venue: Online at https://sookefinearts.com/
ABOUT THE SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW
The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for the finest artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s coastal islands to showcase and sell their work each summer. The Show will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2021, and is Vancouver Island’s longest-running juried fine art show. The 2021 Show runs from July 23 – August 2.

The show offers a variety of events over its 11-day run. It all kicks off with an opening night (“Purchasers’ Preview Event”) on July 22, 2021, where keen art lovers will have the first glimpse at our 2021 gallery. Once the show opens on July 23, guests may enjoy a variety of video artist demonstrations, live talks, music links, and kids activities.

This will be my 4th consecutive year that I have had my work shown in this exhibition and sale. I have my oil painting, "Inglewood Corner Store, Winter" included in the show this year.
26 Mar 2021 - 29 May 2021 DRAWING 2021 Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://airdgallery.org/2021/03/23/drawing-2021/ Venue: 906 Queen Street West, B05, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6J 1G6
DRAWING 2021 is an on line exhibition and sale of drawings by Canadian Artists. My pen and ink with ink wash drawing, "Willow", is included in the show organized and hosted by the John B Aird Gallery in Toronto Ontario.
7 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 Winter Small Works Show and Sale Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://shop.aggv.ca/collections/winter-small-works-show-sale Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
My painting, "Fossil Beach, Hornby", is included in this show and sale.
5 Nov 2020 - 21 Nov 2020 Brushworks Show and Sale Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Comox Avenue, Comox, BC, Canada
I am showing my oil painting, "Rose Patterned Curtains" and my ink drawing, "Willow" in this show and sale.
2 Nov 2020 - 15 Apr 2021 Comox Airport Winter Exhibition Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Comox Valley Airport, Knight Road, Comox, BC, Canada
My oil painting, "Oaks Above Duncan" will be on display and available for purchase directly from myself through my web site.
23 Jul 2020 - 3 Aug 2020 Sooke Fine Arts Show 2020 Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free $25 for Purchasers Premium on-line preview July 23rd 7-10 Event Website: http://sookefinearts.com/ Venue: Virtual on-line Reception: 23 Jul 2020
I have two oil paintings in this annual juried show of British Columbia west coast island artists. This year, due to Covid-19 the show moves on-line at sookefinearts.com
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 David Ballantyne Paintings Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC, Canada
Solo Exhibition of my paintings in the main floor hall of the Crown Isle Resort Clubhouse. Courtenay, BC
25 Jul 2019 - 5 Aug 2019 Sooke Fine Arts Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: 35.00 reception / 10.00 day pass / 8.00 for 17 and under or 65+ Event Website: http://sookefinearts.com/ Venue: Seaparc Leisure Complex, Phillips Road, Sooke, BC, Canada Reception: 25 Jul 2019
24 May 2019 - 26 May 2019 Central Island Arts Studio Tour Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://www.comoxvalleyarts.com/what-we-do/artisan-studio-tour/ Venue: Vancouver Island from Parksville to Campbell River
I will be open for visitors from 10 until 4 every day of the tour. Please drop by if you can. I'm number 29 on the tour.
23 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2018 Art Alchemy Studio Square Foot Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://www.artalchemy.ca/sq-foot-show/ Venue: 362c 10th Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada Reception: 23 Nov 2018
I will have six of my paintings in this show.
Reception November 23rd from 7 until 10 pm. Appies and Cash Bar. Close to 200 12x12" paintings by various arts each priced at $225.
Saturday and Sunday 11 - 5pm
27 Jul 2018 - 6 Aug 2018 Sooke Fine Arts Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: 10.00 8.00 seniors/youth 20.00 show pass Event Website: http://sookefinearts.com/ Venue: Seaparc Leisure Complex, Phillips Road, Sooke, BC, Canada
I will be exhibiting in this show as well as having cards for sale in their gift shop.
8 May 2018 - 2 Jun 2018 Cottages: Art in Bloom Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://www.theoldschoolhouse.org/exhibitions/current2.htm Venue: The Old School House Arts Centre, Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada Reception: 9 May 2018
I will have two paintings in this show and sale which combines floral arrangements inspired by painted works of art by several Vancouver Island artists. While the floral arrangements will be removed on May 19th the paintings remain up until closing on June 2nd.
3 Feb 2018 - 24 Feb 2018 8th Annual Ladysmith Fine Art Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://www.ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com/ Venue: Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC, Canada Reception: 3 Feb 2018
I am exhibiting my large oil painting, "Highland Arbutus" in this juried show and sale in Ladysmith, BC
24 Nov 2017 - 26 Nov 2017 Square Foot Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: 362c 10th St, Courtenay, BC, Canada Reception: 24 Nov 2017
Juried show of over 200 paintings on display by many different artists. All Paintings are 12" x 12" and all are priced at $200. The opening reception on Friday, November 24th from 7 to 10pm is not to be missed. Meet the artists while enjoying food and drinks and take home your favourite painting before someone else does.
9 Nov 2017 - 26 Apr 2018 Comox Valley Airport Winter Art Collection Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://www.comoxairport.com/cms.asp?wpID=234 Venue: Comox Valley Airport - YQQ, Knight Road, Comox, BC, Canada
Artwork by 25 island artists on display throughout the Comox Valley Airport until May 2018. Contact the artists directly for enquiries to purchase an artwork.
25 Jul 2017 - 12 Aug 2017 Tri-Focals Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Comox Avenue, Comox, BC, Canada Reception: 29 Jul 2017
Sharon Lalonde and myself will be showing our paintings along with metal sculptures by Ingrid Mayer. The gallery is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.
26 Jun 2017 - 7 Aug 2017 150 My Canada Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://www.theoldschoolhouse.org/exhibitions/current2.htm Venue: The Old School House, 112 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, B.C. Reception: 28 Jun 2017
I'll be showing my oil painting,"Arbutus", in this show. All artworks in the show will be for sale.
2 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 Image to Text to Image Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/exhibitions/image-text-image/ Reception: 2 Jun 2017
Group Show
1 Jun 2017 - 4 Jun 2017 The Basement Show - Views from the Edge Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://www.elevatethearts.com/biopages/basement-show-view-edge/ Venue: St. George's United Church, 6th Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada Reception: 1 Jun 2017
A pop up gallery show - Part of the Comox Valley ELEVATE ARTS FESTIVAL.
20 May 2017 - 22 May 2017 Annual Brushworks Show at the Filberg Heritage Lodge Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Filberg Heritage Lodge in Filberg Park, Comox, BC
I'll be showing two paintings along with members of the Brushworks painting group over the long weekend at the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park on the shore at Comox.
2 Dec 2016 - 4 Dec 2016 Square Foot Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: http://www.artalchemy.ca/ Venue: Art Alchemy, 10th Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada Reception: 2 Dec 2016
I have five paintings in this annual weekend group show this year. All paintings in the show are 12x12" and are priced at $200 each. Opening night is the best night to come by from 7 to 10 pm for food and drink and a chance to see all the art and meet the artists. Of course you can also visit during the day on Saturday and Sunday from 11 until 4 but your favourite painting may be gone by then.

Art Alchemy is located at 362C 10th street in Courtenay.
24 Nov 2016 - 12 May 2017 TEN Under ONE HUNDRED Art Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Studio B Gallery, 2704 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC Reception: 2 Dec 2016
15 Nov 2016 - 1 May 2017 Comox Airport Art Display Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://www.comoxvalleyarts.com/what-we-do/call-entry-yqq-comox-valley-airport/ Venue: YQQ Comox Airport
8 Nov 2016 - 1 May 2019 YQQ Comox Airport Winter Show Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Venue: Comox Valley Airport, Knight Road, Comox, BC, Canada
My Painting "March" is on display now until spring.
8 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2019 Winter Small Works Show and Sale Category: Show/Exhibit Price: Free Event Website: https://aggv.ca/events/winter-small-works-show-sale/ Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada Reception: 8 Nov 2018