Rollin Arts Centre

The Rollin Arts Centre houses a fine arts gallery A gift shop, classroom, office and storage facilities. The Gardens are a show piece for the community. Of note are the traditional Japanese garden - a gift from Abashiri, Port Alberni's sister city, a replica of Port Alberni's first bandstand, and the elegant concrete balustrade and classical fountain, both designed by Port Alberni resident, Peter Szachiv.

Programs & Services

* Gift Shop selling locally made cards, arts

   and crafts and other gift items

* Christmas Market at McLean Mill

* School and Community Tours

* Summer Teas on the Terrace

* Garden rentals and special garden events

Gift Shop

The Rollin Art Centre Gift Shop presently carries work by over 85 local artists.

Our fine assortment of unique, handcrafted items includes:

* Aromatherapy products, bath and body lotions, soaps

* Books: local writers featured

* C. D. ' s : Talented artists from the Valley

* Encaustic Wax Art

* Fibre Arts: Teddy Bears, knitted socks and sweaters, crocheted pieces

* Glass Bowls and plates

* Hand made books and journals

* Jewellery: fine quality necklaces, earrings, bracelets

* Native carving, Basket and beadwork

* Original paintings: oils, watercolours, acrylics, coloured pencil, pen and ink, mixed media

* Painted Rocks: flowers, cats, scenery

* Photo cards of local scenes and art cards

* Pottery: handbuilt, wheel-thrown, raku, stoneware, traditional and contemporary pieces

* Prints

* Sculptures: Cedar: coastal imagery, animals, whales, salmon, crabs

* Sculptures: Soapstone: Inuit imagery, bears, wall pieces

* Woodturning: Bowls, oil lamps, lidded boxes, kitchen utensils

Garden Volunteers Wanted!

Do you like to garden? If the answer is yes, the public gardens at the Rollin Art Centre would appreciate any spare time you have to help maintain the excellence of these gardens. For more information, please call 250-724-3412, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm