Ahtsik Native Art Gallery
Located on Tseshaht lands in Port Alberni, the Ahtsik Native Art Gallery specializes in traditional West Coast style art of the Pacific Northwest. Ahtsik is a Nuu-chah-nulth word meaning to create to the best of your abilities, and all artwork at the gallery is selected based on the principles of beauty and craftsmanship. Owned by Tseshaht/Nuu-chah-nulth artist Gordon Dick, who works from his on-site carving shed, the gallery also showcases the work of local and regional artists featuring Indigenous woodcarvings, jewelry, masks, panels, sculptures, doors and more.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Nuu-chah-nulth people at Ahtsik Native Art Gallery. Owned by artist Gordon Dick, this gallery in Port Alberni showcases stunning traditional West Coast art, all carefully selected for their beauty and craftsmanship. From woodcarvings to sculptures, each piece tells a story of Indigenous artistry and creativity.
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