Catherine Taron
Vancouver Island Visual Artist

The purpose of art is washing the daily dust of life off our souls —Pablo Picasso

2024

  • Maple Bay Painters Fall Show. St. Peter's Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd. Duncan BC (October 18th and 19th, 10 am to 5 pm.)
  • Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2023 Studio Tour, various studio locations (Sept. 7th, 10 am to 4 pm)
  • Art in the Garden, Maple Bay Painters, 2229 Tarn Place, Duncan BC (July 13, 1:30 to 4 pm)
  • Visions Art Studio Tour, locations throughout the Cowichan Valley; see all studio locations listed at: www.visionsarttour.ca, (July 5, 6, and 7, 10 am to 5 pm)
  • For the Love of Art, Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High St., Ladysmith BC (May 24 to June 2, 10 am to 4 pm)

2023

2022

  • Shadow and Light, Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter, Fortune Gallery, 537 Fisgard St., Victoria BC (Nov. 1-12) - Juried (Note, also online, starting Nov. 1st at:  federationgallery.com
  • Nanaimo Fine Art Show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Nanaimo Chapter, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon St., Nanaimo (Nov. 4-6) -Juried
  • Maple Bay Painters Fall Show, Cowichan Valley Arts Council Gallery, Cowichan Community Centre, Main Floor, 2687 James Street, Duncan (Oct 13-Nov 10)
  • Cowichan Valley Art Council Art Studio Tour, locations throughout the Cowichan Valley; see map at: https://cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/event/cvac-art-studio-tour/ (Saturday, Sept. 10th, 10 am to 4 pm)
  • Visions Art Studio Tour, locations throughout the Cowichan Valley; see map at: www.visionsarttour.ca, (July 8, 9, and 10, 10 am to 4 pm)
  • Art in the Garden, 2229 Tarn Place, Duncan BC (July 2, 2 to 4 pm)
  • Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show, Gallery, Annex & Studio Cowichan Community Centre, Main Floor2687 James Street, Duncan BC (May 5-29)
  • ReStART ART Show, Joane Moran and Catherine Taron two-artist exhibition, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, Theatre Lobby Gallery, 3rd Floor, 2687 James Street, Duncan BC (Feb 23 - Mar 29) Note: Public access to the gallery, without a theatre ticket, is restricted to one hour prior to scheduled theatre performances.

2021

  • Surrounded by Water, Cowichan Valley Arts Council Regional Show, Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan BC (Sept 30 - Oct 28) --Juried
  • Maple Bay Painters Fall Exhibition, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan BC (September 18-19)
  • Somewhere in Time, Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter, Spring Online Exhibition (May 1-31) -- Juried
  • Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show,  Gallery, Annex & Studio, Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan BC (May 1-22)
  • Maple Bay Painters Spring Show, Cowichan Valley Arts Council, Arbutus Gallery, Island Savings Centre, Main Floor, 2687 James Street, Duncan (March 9 to April 7)
  • Visions Downtown Duncan Businesses' Show, Ten Old Books, 102, 330 Duncan St., Duncan BC (Nov 27 to Jan 5)

2020     NOTE: Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 exhibits are virtual (online) only.

2019

2018

  • Rainforest Arts Gallery, 9781 Willow Street, Chemainus BC (ongoing)
  • Seeing Visions, Arbutus Gallery, Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage at 2687 James Street in Duncan, BC (Nov. 28-Dec. 8)
  • Federation of Canadian Artists' 2018 Juried Fall Exhibition, The Arts Centre at Cedar Hill, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., Saanich, BC (Nov. 17-Dec.2) --Juried
  • Teeny Tiny Art Works Show, Portals Gallery, Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage at 2687 James Street in Duncan, BC (Nov. 5-29)
  • Maple Bay Painters' 50th Anniversary Show and Sale, St. Peter's Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan BC (Sept. 28-29)
  • Visions Show, Vancouver Island Regional Library, Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, BC (Aug 27 - Sept 30)
  • Arts on the Avenue, First Avenue, between Buller and Warren streets, Ladysmith BC (August 26) --Juried
  • Visions Art Studio Tour, 27 locations in the Cowichan Valley (see map at: www.visionsarttour.ca), July 6, 7, and 8
  • Federation of Canadian Artists, Nanaimo Chapter Members'Spring Showcase, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith BC (Apr 13-20)
  • Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter's Group Show of Juried Work, Ministry of Health, 1515 Blanshard Street, Victoria BC (Apr 29 to May 31)
  • Gallery 5, Ministry of Health (employee access only), 5th Floor, 1515 Blanshard Street, Victoria BC (Apr to Nov 13)
  • Rainforest Arts Gallery, 9781 Willow Street, Chemainus BC (ongoing)

2017

  • Rainforest Arts Gallery, 9781 Willow Street, Chemainus BC (ongoing)
  • WildWings Art Festival, 45 Craig Street, Duncan BC (Oct. 5-Nov. 4; extended to Nov. 26)
  • Federation of Canadian Artists' Nanaimo Fine Arts Show, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo BC (Nov 3-5) --Juried
  • Federation of Canadian Artists' 2017 Juried Fall Exhibition, Arts Centre at Cedar Hill, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., Saanich, BC (Oct 5-28) --Juried
  • Arts on the Avenue, First Avenue, between Buller and Warren streets, Ladysmith BC (August 27) --Juried
  • Visions Gallery Show, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd, August 6-27, 10 am-5 pm
  • Visions Art Studio Tour, 27 locations in the Cowichan Valley (see map at: www.visionsarttour.ca), July 7, 8 and 9
  • Canada Day at Maple Bay, Maple Bay Community Association, 6735 Beaumont Ave., Maple Bay (Duncan) BC (July 1)
  • Federation of Canadian Artists' 2017 Spring Exhibition, Victoria Chapter, Fort Street Gallery, Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, 636 Fort St., Victoria BC (May 13-26) --Juried
  • 47th Annual Fine Arts Show, Cowichan Valley Arts Council, Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage at 2687 James Street in Duncan, BC (May 2 to May 7)
  • Canada Day at the Bay, Maple Bay Community Association, 6735 Beaumont Ave., Maple Bay (Duncan) BC (July 1)
  • Visions Summer Art Studio Tour, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 7, 8 and 9, from 10 to 5 (see map on the Visions website)
  • Visions Gallery Show at the Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay BC, August 1 to 31.
  • Arts on the Avenue, First Avenue, between Buller and Warren streets, Ladysmith BC (August 27) --Juried

2016

  • The Teeny Tiny Art Show, Portals Gallery, Cowichan Valley Arts Council's Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage at 2687 James Street in Duncan, BC (November 4-26)
  • Featured Artist. Rainforest Arts Gallery 9781 Willow Street, Chemainus BC (November and December)
  • Sidney Fine Arts Show, Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue in Sidney BC (October 14-16) --Juried
  • Under the Red Umbrella Art Walk demonstration and pop-up gallery at 38 Station Street, Duncan BC (October 13th, 5-9pm)
  • WildWings Nature and Art Festival art show at Just Jakes Restaurant, 45 Craig Street, Duncan BC (October 6 to November 18) 
  • Captivating Cowichan, Maple Bay Painters Fall Exhbition, St. Peter's Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan BC (Sept. 30-Oct 1)
  • Arts on the Avenue, First Avenue, between Buller and Warren streets, Ladysmith BC (August 28) --Juried
  • Rainforest Arts Gallery, 9781 Willow Street,Chemainus BC (July-October)
  • Canada Day at the Bay, Maple Bay Community Association, 6735 Beaumont Ave., Maple Bay (Duncan) BC (July 1)
  • Federation of Canadian Artists' Victoria Chapter 75th Anniversary Exhibition, Cedar Hill Art Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., Victoria BC (June 23-July 6) --Juried
  • Federation of Canadian Artists’ Nanaimo Fine Arts Show, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo BC (June 4-5) --Juried
  • 2016 Culture, Federation of Canadian Artists' Federation Gallery, Granville Island, 1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver Bc (April 26-May 8) --Juried
  • 100-Day Challenge Show, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith BC (April 29-May 1)
  • 46th Annual Fine Arts Show, Cowichan Valley Arts Council, Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage at 2687 James Street in Duncan, BC (April 27 to May 1)
  • Canvas Unbound, Federation of Canadian Artists' Federation Gallery, Granville Island, 1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver BC (April 12-24) --Juried
  • 2016 Spring Juried Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter, Coast Collective Art Gallery, #103, 318 Wale Rd., Colwood BC (April 6-17) --Juried
  • Trees, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith BC (March 3 to 27)

2015

2014

  • Featured Artist, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, 1845 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay BC (November 8 to December 31)
  • Society for the Arts on the South Island Small Treasures Art Show, Coast Collective Art Centre, 3221 Heatherbell Road, Colwood BC (November 12 to 23) --Juried
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith BC (October 31 to November 25)
  • Sidney Fine Arts Show, Sidney BC (October 17-19) --Juried
  • Maple Bay Painters Fall Art Show, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan BC (October 10-11)
  • Maple Bay Painters at the Valley Medical Centre, 335 Jubilee St., Duncan BC (September to January)
  • P-ART-Y on the Drive, Parksville BC (September 7)
  • Arts on the Avenue, Ladysmith BC (August 24) --Juried
  • House of Alaia Gallery, Tofino BC (July-October)
  • Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show, Portals Gallery, Duncan BC (May 1-4)
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, Animals and Insects, Ladysmith BC (April 5-26)
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, Hidden, Ladysmith BC (February 1-23)

2013

  • Portals Gallery, Teeny Tiny Art Show, Duncan BC (November 2-19)
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, Multi-Media Fine Art Exhibition 2013, Ladysmith BC (October 4-29) --Juried
  • Coast Collective Gallery, Small, Victoria BC (July 31-August 25) --Juried        
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, From the Sea, Ladysmith BC (May 4-26)