The Abbotsford Arts Council acts as a resource for local artists while promoting the vision, creativ
For over 40 years, the Abbotsford Arts Council has been a voice and resource for local artists while promoting the vision, creativity, and energy of the community through the arts. We are proud to provide the Kariton Art Gallery and Boutique as a resource for local artists to showcase their art. In addition to the Kariton Gallery, the Abbotsford Arts Council produces a number of successful events
03/13/2026
Graphic Design Opportunity with Jam in Jubilee 2026!
Jam in Jubilee 2026 Graphic Designer Interest Form Jam in Jubilee is an outdoor concert series bringing the Abbotsford community together through live music, creativity, and connection. The yearly design of our posters and promotional materials sets the tone for the our festival — and we want to collaborate with an emerging artist for one of Abbot...
09/13/2025
🎶 Mill Lake Music 2025 🎶 Sundays in September | 1–3 PM | Kariton Art Gallery Stage
Join us this September for Mill Lake Music 2025, a free outdoor concert series that brings together live music, comedy, and community spirit in the heart of Abbotsford.
Each Sunday afternoon, enjoy performances by incredible local musicians alongside featured comedians from who will host, perform short acts, and connect the audience to the performances and place through a land acknowledgement. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax by the lake, and celebrate the arts with friends and family.
✨ Event Highlights
• Live Music – 2 x 45-minute sets by talented solo artists and bands
• Comedic Hosts -
• Kids Colouring Tent – creativity for the little ones
• Kariton Art Gallery – open to visitors during each event
🎤 2025 Lineup
⭐️ Sept 7 – Music by Nelly P. | Hosted by Rosie Grypma
🌸 Sept 14 – Music by Nathan Sobko | Hosted by Paul Brammer
🏄 Sept 21 – Music by Brook Prince | Hosted by Alex Svarez
💿 Sept 28 – Music by Brander Raven Band | Hosted by Alvon Singh
📍 Location: Kariton Art Gallery Stage,
Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford
🕐 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Come for the music. Stay for the art. Bring the whole family.
04/07/2024
Are you an artist in Abbotsford? 🖌️🎨Applications for the Abbotsford Artist in Residence have now opened. We are looking for someone who can commit for a term from May to November and whose work fits the theme of Social Connection and Wellbeing.
❕Applications close April 21, 2024 at midnight.
ℹ️ For more information on the
program, please visit abbotsford.ca/artist-
in-residence
| Thursday | 11am - 3pm |
| Friday | 11am - 3pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 3pm |
09/13/2025