PAINTER8 is a not-for-profit arts society registered in the province of British Columbia.

The name Painter8 was selected in homage to Canada's past art movements (Group of Seven, Regina Five, Painters Eleven). The '8' or infinity loop, connotes the continuum of Canada's past, present, and future visual art talent.

Each artist of PAINTER8 brings forth their own unique views and experiences to create a lively and diverse appreciation and conversation about where art can lead. There is within it a sampling of colour theory, form, philosophy, debate, and study.

Originally, PAINTER8 provided an opportunity for each artist to share ideas, thoughts and musings about art forms such as music, visual arts, film or theatre. It has evolved into a highly motivating, project based springboard for it’s members to directly challenge and problem solve specific concepts and ideas. Whether abstract, figurative or conceptual, members of Painter8 aim to establish a group dialogue and challenge each other as artists both in theory and in form.

PAINTER8 has a dynamic evolving platform of founding artists and guest artists across Canada supported by their Board of Directors . Painter8 has exhibited in Vancouver, Edmonton, Miami, and New York.

Painter8 Arts Society is a member of Arts BC and BC Alliance For Arts and Culture

PAINTER8 Arts Society Board Directors are Chrissy Cheung, K R Mastine and Judith Macalino.

Chrissy Cheung returns as director. She has been on hand to advocate and represent each Painter8 exhibition. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University from 2000.

K R Mastine is an expert in the Motion Picture Industry bringing 30 years of experience to Painter8. Konrad was trained as a photographer and loves supporting the artists whom Painter8 collaborates with.

Mrs. Macalino founded and led a nationally listed manufacturing company for 18 years. A board governance graduate from the University of Alberta, she has served on both for profit and not-for-profit industry boards, bringing leadership and participating in major transformations.

image by Craig Talbot