Welcome to Imagine That!

Imagine that! Artists

Imagine That! is an artisan-run co-operative store in Duncan in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, B.C.

Midway between Victoria and Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley is renowned for its high concentration of artists per capita. Our store shows the finest local art and craft pieces, featuring artists' paintings, photography, works in clay, glass, wood, metal and fibre. We offer an ever changing selection from some of the best artists in the Cowichan Valley and on Vancouver Island.

For the more than 60 artists whose work is featured in the shop, the importance of hand-made is clear, and there is a personal story behind each piece they create. Artists come from as close as a few blocks away, from throughout the greater Cowichan Valley, as well as from some of our adjacent smaller islands. Each artist has transformed their passion for creativity into beautiful and functional pieces.

Artists at Imagine That! are always bringing new work that pushes at the creative edge, keeping things lively and fresh. Jewellery made from unexpected materials, wind chimes from salvaged pieces of silver service, bird houses that incorporate found objects, pottery that finds new expression in form and function. Such pieces allow for a bit of fun and quirkiness, also a trademark of hand-made.

Tuesday To Friday: 11 - 4pm

Saturday: 10 - 3pm

On Display in Our Front Windows!

Featured Artist from July 24 to August 21, 2026

Artwork by Laurel Hibbert Laurel Hibbert: Joy, Joy, Joy Laurel’s work is remarkable for its vibrant colour and for its joyful story telling quality. It is illustrative, whimsical, and captures moments in time. Looking at her work invites the viewer to ask what has just happened, or what is about to happen. She paints from her imagination and from deep memory.

Featured Artist from July 24 to August 21, 2026

Artwork by Sue Coleman Sue Coleman: Paintings Sue Coleman has earned international recognition for her distinctive watercolour paintings. Sue maintains a studio in Cowichan Bay, painting a variety of subjects from misty west-coast scenes, wildlife, landscapes and more. Sue actively works to promote environmental awareness and wildlife conservation.

Featured Artist from August 21 to September 25, 2026

Artwork by Margit Nellemann, Cowichan Artisan Cowichan Artisans Tour Preview The Cowichan Artisans are a group of professional artisans on Vancouver Island who operate galleries or studios, and create on a full-time basis. They offer studio tours twice yearly, and a sampling of their work now fills our main window display. Their self-guided Fall Tour is October 24 and 25, 2026. Come be surprised by the depth and breadth of their talent.

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Featured Artist from July 24 to August 21, 2026

Artwork by Sue Coleman Sue Coleman: Paintings Sue Coleman has earned international recognition for her distinctive watercolour paintings. Sue maintains a studio in Cowichan Bay, painting a variety of subjects from misty west-coast scenes, wildlife, landscapes and more. Sue actively works to promote environmental awareness and wildlife conservation.