Year Round Tour of Artists’ Studios Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Powell River. Wherever you see a PURPLE BANNER, the arts are at work. In many cases, but not always, the banner is an invitation to drop in. Please refer to the specific listing to determine whether an appointment is required. See Read more...
Welcome to the Vancouver Art Walk, an initiative designed to showcase the remarkable galleries and art spaces in the Vancouver Arts District. Our mission is to collaborate with commercial and non-profit galleries and creatives to provide visitors with an exceptional and well-curated tour that can be enjoyed at their own pace. Our carefully crafted map presents a selection of the most Read more...
This ceremonial house and museum installation allows visitors to enter a recreation of the house of Chief Kwakwabalasami, the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw chief who was born and lived his life in the community of Tsaxis, near Fort Rupert, BC. To refresh the space, the museum brought in master carver and artist Richard Hunt, Jonathan Hunt’s grandson, who helped Read more...
When Emily Carr (1871–1945) wrote about landscape paintings—her own and those of others—she would sometimes describe how an eye might move through the imagined space in the work. It is striking, then, that so many of her own paintings create an experience of dense, impenetrable forest that confounds such forward movement. In many cases, the viewer is tantalized with the Read more...
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents: Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of work by renowned Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Curated by Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell, it features highlights from Christian’s career alongside pieces by his apprentices. Known for his masterful argillite carvings, jewelry, and monumental works, Christian began Read more...
From artist talks and curatorial tours to workshops and performances, the Museum of Vancouver offers special events and programs for children and adults. Programming includes everything from Indigenous artisans, cultural celebrations, 2SLGBTQ+ content, civic engagement, food and gardening, crafting, film screenings, poetry readings, and more! Visit museumofvancouver.ca/events-programs to see what’s coming up at the MOV! Read more...
In this powerful display of healing and sovereignty, the Nuxalk Nation demonstrate their resurgence and return to Stl’mstaliwa—the full human experience. On the central coast of BC, nestled in the abundant Bella Coola Valley and surrounding fjords and river valleys of the homelands, the Nuxalk Nation is healing as a community from the traumas of colonialism, and the Nuxalk people Read more...
New Westminster is home to a vibrant collection of public art that reflects the city’s creativity, diversity, and community spirit. Explore the Public Art Self-Guided Tour and Virtual Map to discover works that animate the urban landscape, spark dialogue, and celebrate inclusive artistic expression. You can also enjoy more self-guided experiences highlighting the city’s rich arts and heritage offerings. Read more...
The Sunshine Coast is home to both year-round and seasonal farmers’ markets that offer everything from farm fresh produce and locally-raised meats to tasty treats and artisan crafts. Each market is unique—discover the Gibsons Farmers’ Market, which is hosted at Persephone Brewing Company’s beer farm, the Powell River Farmers’ Market, which is tucked away in a picturesque park, and more! Get Read more...
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Postcards from the Heart: Selections from the Brigitte and Henning Freybe Collection also opens on April 18 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This is a major showcase of works gifted by Vancouver–based collectors Brigitte and Henning Freybe. Featuring more than 30 works by some of the most important European and North American artists working in the last 50 years, Postcards from the Heart will be Read more...
The SLCC’s feature exhibition Sx̱wex̱wiy̓ám̓ tiná7 tl’a temíxw / ptakwlh ti tmicwa / Legends of the Land shares how traditional knowledge and history were passed down from generation to generation through stories. Guests can experience live storytelling, bold artwork, petroglyphs and pictographs showing the connection to the land of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) territory and the Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat Nation) Read more...
Embark on a fun, self-guided search-and-find adventure in Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape. Follow the clues to discover artworks throughout the exhibition—look closely, observe the details and enjoy exploring together! DOWNLOAD NOW Admission to the Gallery is always FREE for children and youth aged 18 and under. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Interested in what Read more...
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is proud to present Cannery REcollections. An exhibit that reveals how objects serve as touchstones for storytelling and connect us to people, places and moments that shaped Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. This exhibit will feature artifacts from the Cannery’s collection that have not been seen in over a decade! Celebrate with us at Read more...
We hope you will enjoy your exploration of our historic downtown core. Please follow the map, at your own pace, and stop at any one of our outdoor spaces to enjoy the streetscape. If you see a building, not on the Tour, which piques your interest, please make a note of it and ask about it at the museum. Please Read more...
Our Workshops & Classes listings are a great way to find creative courses offered throughout British Columbia. opusartsupplies.com/resources/events Resources for the Creative Individual Art Materials, Digital Printing, and Picture Frames Videos, Demonstrations, Workshops, and Community Events Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff Locations across BC plus a National Mail Order Service Opus Art Supplies are available at these BC Locations: Read more...
Canada and the United States have immense powers over people and legal rights. Yet they are not the first or only nations in these lands. What do we really know about the history of the 49th parallel? How was it visualized and carved into the landscape over a century and a half ago? What perspectives are lost when we look Read more...
Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault will officially open to the public on Saturday, June 14. The Audain Art Museum cordially invites you to visit this Special Exhibition, which will be open until October 13, 2025. Gathered Leaves highlights masterpieces by Edgar Degas, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, and many other celebrated artists, alongside Read more...
Featuring 150 chairs from the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) collection, Deep-Seated Histories: Chairs from the Collection provides a glimpse into Vancouver’s cultural, social and industrial evolution. You’d be surprised to learn how this lowly piece of furniture can tell stories about notable Vancouverites and the City’s shifting thoughts on work, leisure, design, and neighbourhoods over time. Expect to see Seraphim Read more...
Sculpture Capital of Canada™ Castlegar Sculpturewalk is a annual rotating exhibition showcasing thirty outdoor sculptures, from national and international artists, in Castlegar’s downtown core. From May to October the public can vote on their favourite piece via ballot, and the winner of this People’s Choice Award is purchased by the City of Castlegar for the permanent collection. There are additional cash Read more...
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is a theatre and event producing not-for-profit society. The Royal Canadian Theatre Company has been in operation since 2006 to the present, and throughout that time has presented theatrical events annually at the Surrey Arts Centre, The Anvil Centre, and The Massey Theatre. They have also toured to many other venues throughout the Lower Mainland Read more...
Port Moody is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, with public art playing a significant role in enhancing the city’s aesthetic appeal and fostering a sense of community. The city has a diverse public art collection, including both permanent and temporary installations, integrated into various public spaces like parks, walkways, and buildings. Check out the guide here Read more...
Known for his pioneering work at the intersection of sculpture, painting, and spatial illusion, David Spriggs challenges the boundaries of perception through his large-scale, multi-layered compositions. Constructed from transparent images layered to form three-dimensional visual phenomena, his installations appear to float and shift as viewers move around them. The exhibition features the following two major works: https://davidspriggs.art/artwork/ • First Wave (2021), Read more...
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler invites guests to experience the revitalization of its permanent exhibitions, featuring newly updated interpretive content in the Great Hall and the What We Treasure collection in Gallery One. Developed in collaboration with community members, the refreshed storyboards reflect the voices, perspectives, and languages of both the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation, offering Read more...
WOOD is a visually striking group exhibition featuring eight acclaimed contemporary artists from across Canada. From traditional birch bark biting to immersive audio/visual installation, sculpture, weaving, and carving, these artists showcase the incredible versatility of wood as both medium and message. Participating artists include Peter von Tiesenhausen, Samuel Roy-Bois, Xiaojing Yan, Rita McKeough, Susan Point, Pat Bruderer, Stephen Noyes, and Nadia Read more...
Discover Indigenous Northwest Coast art and culture through our public programs. We offer a diverse array of events for all ages, including artist talks, hands-on workshops, storytelling, panel discussions, and more. Learn More Read more...
Surrey, BC – Surrey Art Gallery is pleased to partner with South Asian Arts Society and Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts to host 20 Years of South Asian Arts: A Photographic Journey, on display from August 2 until November 2. Admission is free. A collaborative initiative between the Gallery and South Asian Arts Society, this exhibition marks a dual celebration Read more...
The Bulkley Valley Museum is pleased to present “Hope Meets Action”, a travelling exhibit created by the BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with the Royal BC Museum. The exhibit reclaims and retells the complicated history of Black British Columbians, and traces an unbroken line of strength and resistance from the distant past to the present and into the future by highlighting the Read more...
Coquitlam, BC – Place des Arts is seeking original, high-quality, hand-crafted items from Lower Mainland artisans for our annual Holiday Artisan Shop, running from Friday, November 14 to Thursday, December 18, 2025. We are looking for unique, well-executed pieces such as mouth-blown glass drinking vessels, 100% beeswax candles, functional and beautifully crafted ceramics, and other locally made goods. Items do Read more...
To Be Something More marks the latest chapter in Sandeep Johal’s ongoing exploration of women’s resilience. Through painting, collage, textiles, and a large-scale immersive mural, Johal uses her signature Indo-folk feminine aesthetic to confront the harsh realities of the female experience while infusing her work with vibrant colour, joy, and beauty. This new body of work celebrates the strength, endurance, and Read more...
Highlights (learn more / register): Click the blue link for more information. – Urban Sketching with John Hofman — Sun, Sept 21, 28 & Oct 5 | 1 – 4 pm – Garden of Eden — clay sculpting with Joël A. Prévost — Thu, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 7- 10 pm – The Eyes Exploration — Joël A. Prévost — Tue, Oct Read more...
Our 2025/2026 Program Guide is here! Get ready to take part in the arts from September 2025 to June 2026. Whether you’re into music, dance, theatre, or visual and literary arts, we’ve got something for every age and skill level. Explore group classes, private lessons, events, exhibitions, scholarships, and more — all in one place! Programs run throughout the school Read more...
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery – Main Gallery James Groening: Memories – September 21 to October 27 In Cree, “mihko kiskisiwin’ means “blood memory”. Elders have long said that memory is in the blood and bone, that stories are not only passed on verbally, but genetically as well. As the descendent of a residential school survivor, James Groening’s exhibition, Memories, is Read more...
By Henrik Ibsen A New Version by Amy Herzog Presented in Partnership with Theatre Calgary September 4–October 5, 2025 Stanley Stage A GROUNDBREAKING DRAMA REIMAGINED With happy children, a pristine house, and a husband secure in a lucrative job, beautiful Nora Helmer appears to have it all. But a secret is bubbling under the surface that threatens to alter her Read more...
Before European settlers arrived in Canada, women were a significant part of Indigenous communities and governments, holding matriarchal roles of power and influence. As settlers sought to control Indigenous peoples, they started destroying women, which shattered Indigenous systems and communities. Our Stories, Our Voices curated by First Nations artist and educator Christine Mackenzie, honours Indigenous and Metis women by strengthening and Read more...
Maya Beaudry builds spaces that breathe. Through layered textiles, stitched architectures, and photographic, sculptural surfaces, she gives form to the emotional residues of place—homes lost, cities transformed, and bodies remembered. Her practice is rooted in the material language of cloth and the conceptual terrain of memory, navigating the threshold between the built and the felt. Drawing on the visual language Read more...
From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery will host a free exhibition of the Splash 2025 Art Collection – a stunning preview of artworks that will be auctioned off at Arts Umbrella’s iconic annual Splash Art Auction, which has become the largest charitable art auction in Canada. This is a rare opportunity for the community to experience one-of-a-kind pieces from 92 incredible Canadian and international Read more...
Symbiotic Echoes brings together four distinct exhibitions by Ilze Bebris and Robin Ripley, Dave Mutnjakovic, James Pocock, and Artem Struyanskiy. Across different gallery spaces, each artist explores the crucial balance between humanity and the environment, the need for interconnectedness, resilience, and active engagement in response to the crises of our time. From challenging societal systems to envisioning ecological harmony, the artists Read more...
The Sundog Festival is a vibrant, community-driven celebration of arts and culture in the North Okanagan. Rooted in collaboration and creativity, the festival offers inclusive and inspiring opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate, perform, and connect. Running over three weeks and aligned with BC Culture Days, the festival brings together local artists, cultural heritage carriers, community Read more...
This is the last exhibition of the 2025 Summer Series at Studio Connexion Art Gallery in Nakusp. We are really excited to work with artist Kentree Speirs from Kaslo and will be exhibiting some of his latest landscape abstract paintings. He says his works are delirious combinations of painting methods expressing mountain landscape and the abstract with their aesthetic rooted Read more...
Artist talk: The Collectors: Sunday, October 5, 2025 1:00 PM 2:00 PM https://www.griffinartprojects.ca/events/artist-talk-the-collectors The Collectors Film Series: Film screening | Russian Ark – Cinematheque Saturday, September 20, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM griffinartprojects.ca/events/film-screening-russian-ark Conversations on Collecting: Transformational Legacies – Vancouver Art Gallery Saturday, September 27, 2025 2:00 PM 4:00 PM https://www.griffinartprojects.ca/events/conversations-on-collecting-transformational-legacies Read more...
September 20 to December 14, 2025 Curated by Lisa Baldissera Opening reception: Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM Revealing over a decade of research and visits with collectors from British Columbia and internationally, The Collectors presents Christos Dikeakos’ photo-portraits of collectors with their collections from across the spectrum. Artists, patrons, curators, writers and art lovers alike, these stunning portraits reveal Read more...
By Tai Amy Grauman A Savage Society & National Arts Centre Production September 25–October 12, 2025 Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre AN EPIC MÉTIS LOVE STORY Music plays and ponies dance as the epic story of Marie Callihoo and generations of Alberta’s Métis women unfurls through time. Follow Marie, Iskwewo, Napew, and Mistatim (“horse” in Michif) in Read more...
From the sandy shores to the deep sea, our Coastal waters are full of life. The creatures that live in our waters are beautiful, but they can also be strange, unusual, and unsettling before you get to know them. Journey to the ocean’s depths and get familiar with the wonderful world of underwater creatures in The Haunted Sea! Encounter colourful creatures Read more...
Bill Reid Gallery presents: NDN Giver NDN Giver explores the layered meanings within both everyday and extraordinary gifts that circulate through the potlatch. Blankets, coppers, canoes, prints, mugs, trade beads and devil’s club strung into necklaces all become carriers of law, memory, and relation to one another. The title NDN Giver reclaims a phrase rooted in colonialism that mocked Indigenous generosity. In reality, Read more...
Travelling Paints is a collaborative initiative founded by three Canadian artists—Deborah Czernecky, Sharlene Stushnov, and Marcela Strasdas—who share a passion for plein air painting and a desire to share inspiring artistic experiences with others. Their retreats offer artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of various locations, fostering creativity and camaraderie among participants. One such retreat is Read more...
You’re invited to my exhibition a celebration of difference, connection, and resilience. Created over two years, this work reflects my journey through isolation,nature and sisterhood. I explore memory, spirit and the state of the world- honouring what unites us in our diverse ways of being and creating. Kathy Pick Read more...
*REGISTRATION IS FULL* Paint! Classes take place Wednesdays from 10 am – 12:30 pm in the CVAC Studio. (no class Oct 15 and Nov 12) Take your artwork from easel to exhibition in this painting course for aspiring and emerging artists. Working in acrylic or oil, you’ll explore the full creative process—from early concept and sketching, through layering, colour mixing, Read more...
Embrace the eclectic energy of Nanaimo at our Bathtub Races, a thrilling tribute to our marine heritage, or get lost in the magic of our Lantern Festival, join the city in colour for our Pride Festival, Jazz fest and more. Every season brings something new and exciting, ensuring that no two visits to Nanaimo are ever the same. Here’re Upcoming Read more...
Squamish is a bird watcher’s paradise. In the winter months, as the eagles gather en masse, it is truly a sight to behold. Every fall, Squamish becomes home to one of North America’s largest congregations of wintering Bald Eagles ((Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In the first 3 weeks of October, 10,000 salmon make their annual journey upstream to spawn, attracting over 1,300 Read more...
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. With over 600 screenings and events each year, VIFF brings together curious audiences and passionate Read more...
Phantom Scripts revisits three works by Geoffrey Farmer from the Audain Art Museum’s Permanent Collection — Vampire Archive, November 22, 1974(2010 – 2025), The Politics of Appearing(2012 – 2025), The Good Sweeper (2017 – 2025)— reframing them through newly composed scripts, annotations, and didactic texts authored by the artist. The texts function as interjections — speculative, contextual, poetic — that Read more...
Enemy Alien is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of works by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama. His career, spanning over fifty years, began with his photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in the southern United States. Wakayama documented many of the social justice movements and countercultures of the 1960s and 70s. His work tells stories of community, joy and resistance Read more...
“In looking back, I think the best work I did was of the people.” —Tamio Wakayama Enemy Alien is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of works by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama. His career, spanning over fifty years, began with his photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in the southern United States. Wakayama documented many of the social justice movements Read more...
They Came From Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in Time for the Townswomen’s Guild’s Coffee Morning October 3-5, 2025 Presented by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company Tickets from $18.25 to $38.25 (including service charges and taxes) Buy Tickets The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is back at Anvil Theatre with another side-splitting Farndale Avenue comedy, October 3–5. Read more...
Get ready for an incredible weekend of art exploration! The North Shore Art Crawl is back October 3-5. This free, annual 3-day arts festival offers art enthusiasts an insider’s look into the vibrant North Shore arts scene. With opening receptions, art practice demonstrations and open studio tours, from over 300+ participating artists across North Vancouver and West Vancouver, there is plenty Read more...
The White Rock & South Surrey Cultural Crawl celebrates arts, culture and heritage across the Peninsula on October 4 and 5, 2025. Over two days, enjoy art and historical exhibits, music, tours, theatre, and enrich yourself in culture. Download the art walk brochure here. Read more...
Next Open Studio October 4th, 2025 12 to 5 pm First Saturday Open Studios is an opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios located throughout British Columbia. Our goal is to build connections between artists and the public. It is a chance to explore working studios, ask questions, learn about techniques, processes and build relationships with the artists. Read more...
The New West Cultural Crawl is back, and this time, it’s bigger and more vibrant than ever as the annual family-friendly event celebrates their 22nd year. From October 4 to 5, the city of New Westminster will come alive with a vibrant array of events and activities that highlight the city’s rich artistic community. This year’s event promises to inspire attendees with a Read more...
The Gabriola Arts Council (GAC) welcomes you to the 29th Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour, October 11-13, 2025. 54 artists in 48 studios, plus Tour Central, open their doors to you and yours. Artists work all year in preparation for Studio Tour, and for many, Tour is their biggest sales event of the year. On your self-guided tour, you will find art of all kinds Read more...
Thanksgiving Tour – Invite your friends and family to celebrate the season with warm colors and inspiring works. Thanksgiving Tour October 11th and 12th 2025. Time: 10-5pm – Come and meet the artists in their workspaces. Our annual tour promises a unique experience with over 21 local artists in 14 different locations. The tour winds through the Nanoose Bay peninsula Read more...
The Skeena Salmon Art Show is back for its 8th annual iteration at the Terrace Art Gallery, and we are excited to be bringing the show back to the Nisga’a Museum and Smithers Art Gallery again! The Skeena Salmon Art Show is an annual exhibition dedicated to the cultural and ecological importance of the Salmon. For 2025, we are calling Read more...
October 16 – Free Photo Walk: Creative Photography with your Camera Phone – Photo Walk with Jamie Poh. Learn to transform everyday moments into art with just your phone. Tips, settings and editing apps shared on this beginner friendly photowalk. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-photography-with-your-camera-phone-jamie-poh-4310-0021-tickets-1732188064129 October 22 – Free Photo talk: Local Wildlife with Jason Kazuta & Beau Photo – Jason Read more...
Gateway Theatre is proud to open its 2025/26 Mainstage season with the B.C. premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B by acclaimed playwright Kate Hamill. This sharp and comedic reinvention of the classic detective tale is directed by Lauren Taylor and runs from October 16 to October 25. Unlike any other Sherlock Holmes play, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B follows the iconic duo as Read more...
The Crawl is a free, self-guided tour you can take at your own pace, a perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends together to experience Coast Life and uncover some unique, often hidden, spots. Explore the online listings and pick up a printed brochure to plan your visits. “Did you Know” the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl’” was listed as Read more...
The Squamish ArtWalk is a celebration of visual art and artists in Squamish ArtWalk seeks to increase access to and awareness of arts and culture in Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor by pairing artists with various venues around town and displays their work for people to visit throughout the month. People can visit the venues at any time Read more...
A vibrant cultural celebration of life, memory, and tradition This Halloween step into a celebration unlike any other at Britannia Mine Museum —a joyful and meaningful Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration that brings together history, art, and storytelling in a family-friendly atmosphere. Rooted in the rich traditions of Mexican culture, this special event honours the past and celebrates the present through Read more...
October 20, 2025- February 28, 2026. After exploring the underground and the award-winning BOOM! show, you can journey to the Terra Lab to explore this dynamic temporary exhibit. Explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators, and learn how remediation efforts now protect this ecosystem. This unique display includes specimens from the Howe Sound ecosystem, Read more...
Woodstove Music & Arts Festival is taking place in Cumberland, BC Nov. 7th-9th, 2025.Presented by the Cumberland Culture & Arts Society on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. The Woodstove Music & Arts Festival is a non-profit community arts festival presented by Cumberland Culture & Arts Society It takes place in a variety of unique venues downtown in the Village of Read more...
We who have known tides begins from a poetic inquiry that seeks to understand what it means to exist at the edges of the Pacific Ocean. We who have known tides is an examination that unveils the ways in which the ocean and living in proximity to it has shaped the work of Indigenous artists, as well as their relation to territories across Read more...
Farming and food security are important topics of conversations today, and in the past. Grow Nanaimo features stories of complex relationships with the land, culturally diverse farmers, and Five Acres, a planned agricultural community now known as Harewood. Take a seat in the outhouse interactive and be privy to the secrets of the night soil scavengers and check out the Read more...
You used to call me Marie… by Tai Amy Grauman November 8 & 9, 2025 Music and dance bring to life the story of Marie Callihoo and generations of Alberta’s Métis women. Follow Marie, Iskwewo, Napew, and Mistatim (“horse” in Michif) in celebrations of love and resilience. Robust yet intimate, it explores the fur trade and political uprisings from the Read more...
This November, Anvil Theatre presents The Search Party’s production of Dance Nation by Clare Barron, running November 13–23, 2025. A sharp, funny, and unflinching look at ambition, friendship, and growing up in the high-pressure world of competitive dance. Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll Read more...
Online: November 21 to December 18, 2025 Opening Reception: November 14 • 7 – 9 pm • more info Various mediums in the Atrium Place des Arts seeks local artists, based in Metro Vancouver, who create things small and unique for the 36th Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition. View the exhibition guidelines and complete the application form. Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Read more...
November 14 – December 14 A beloved West Vancouver tradition for over 20 years, Great Gifts is a showcase of unique crafts, art, and rare gifts. Visit this cozy and inviting holiday gift shop where you will find cards, calendars, ornaments, ceramics, original artwork, home décor, body care products, textiles, and jewellery, handmade by 37 local artists and artisans. Read more...
Discover bold storytelling and fresh perspectives at the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival (CIFF), a five-day celebration of independent film that brings audiences and filmmakers together in the heart of the Fraser Valley. With a diverse program of short films, documentaries, music videos, and features from both local talent and international voices, CIFF offers an unforgettable cinematic experience. Whether you’re a Read more...
The Square Foot Show returns this November! November 21–27, 2025 @artwrx.studio + Gallery invites artists from across Canada to apply to our annual Square Foot Show, happening November 21–27, 2025. This juried exhibition features original artwork in a 12″ x 12″ format. It’s a excellent opportunity to share your work with art enthusiasts across the country. What to Expect: 12″ x Read more...
Since 1999, the Downtown Nanaimo Artwalk has been an exciting cultural event for visual artists to display works of art for sale. This is a self-guided tour through artists studios and host locations, featuring a great variety of art with something for everybody’s budget. Read more...
November 22-23 ! At your own pace – go support local artists from 10am-4pm #centralislandstudiotour Be sure to snag your copy of the Central Island Studio Tour Map available @comoxvalleyarts @comoxvalleyartgallery @vilibrary @cumberland_museum @tourismcomoxvalley @comoxvalleyairport Download https://centralislandartsguide.ca/2024-studio-tour-map/ Read more...
ᓴᓂ ᐳᑐᒍ Sharni Pootoogook: Creatures, Shadows, and Dreams November 29, 2025 – February 22, 2026 On tour from the Kelowna Art Gallery, this exhibition celebrates the life and work of Sharni Pootoogook (1922-2003), whose bold and balanced ink-on-paper drawings blur the boundaries between human and animal, spiritual and visceral. Pootoogook’s work draws clear connections between first-generation artists in Kinngait and the Read more...
Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire. December 6th 11-5pm & December 7th 10-4pm Original artwork One-of-a-kind artisan pieces Handmade crafts and home goods Supporting local small businesses Perfect for holiday shopping Featuring 50 local vendors The Holiday Bazaar is your ticket to finding Read more...
Discover the magic of the season at the Gifts from the Heart Christmas Arts Market! This local community event in Ladysmith is a one-stop-shop for all your holiday gift needs. • Unique handcrafted items from talented local artisans • Wide selection of festive decor ornaments and stocking stuffers • Beautiful art and a cozy atmosphere to get you in the Read more...
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival returns January 22 – February 8, 2026. Over the last two decades, the PuSh Festival has grown to become Vancouver & the Lower Mainland’s signature, mid-winter cultural event, delivering audacious, innovative, contemporary works of live performing arts by acclaimed local, national, and international artists. Tickets go on sale when the full line-up is announced on November 20, 2025! Read more...
Nanoose Bay Studio Showcase – All Artists Under One Roof Date: April 26th Time: 10am to 5pm Location: Nanoose Place Community Center, 2925 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9 – Join us for a special event where you can experience the incredible talent of 21 local artists—all under one roof! We invite you to meet our talented Read more...
ART STUDIO TOUR Mother’s Day Weekend | May 9 – 10, 2026 | 10am – 4pm Our 25th annual tour promises to be a unique experience with over 100 local and visiting artists in 31 locations. The tour winds through urban neighbourhoods and rural landscapes nestled against the Golden Ears Mountains. Enjoy a variety of art mediums including stained glass, photography, Read more...
Come to the Sunny Okanagan! Yes – we have a lot of Vineyards. Yes – we have pristine beaches. But more than that, we have a unique ecosystem which deserves your attention. The Meadowlark Nature Festival celebrates the natural wonders of the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. With a wide variety of hikes and bikes and walks and talks, we Read more...
The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 30 & 31st. Private art studios and pop-up artist venues will be open across Vancouver’s west side during the Open Studio Tour & Sale open daily 11-5. From internationally recognized artists to some of the city’s emerging talent, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with artists Read more...
Come join us for the 51st Annual Creative Chaos Festival!!!! The Creative Chaos Festival is hailed as one of the major tourist events in Vernon, B.C. It showcases over 200 artisans and crafters from across Canada. As well there are Specialty Foods products with Performing Arts and Food Trucks. Creative Chaos hosts some of the best in local performing arts. It’s Read more...
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vancouver International Jazz Fest, June 20th to July 1st, featuring 187 performances with pay-what-you-can and ticketed events, plus 50 free shows from downtown to Granville Island and the North Shore. Headliners include the Bill Frisell Trio with Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston and the Richard Bona Asante Trio. Don’t miss opening weekend’s free Downtown Read more...
One day right before the new millennium, some of our culturally creative citizenries were hanging out at Starbelly Beach, twiddling their toes in the water and basking in the sun, wondering what they could do to liven things up around here and celebrate how wonderful it all was. It must have been an idea whose time had come because one Read more...
Thank you for an incredible weekend of global sounds, homegrown stars, and three days of music by the beach at the 48th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival! VFMF is the ultimate summer weekend escape — where musical borders dissolve and the beach becomes the backdrop for the best in contemporary folk music. Highlights include Bab L’ Bluz, Elisapie, The Heavy Read more...
August 4th – BC Day Celebration. Visit the BC Farm Museum for a fascinating learning experience. Among other activities enjoy the Model Railroad Club’s working display of scale model trains. Read more...
Wapiti Music Festival, located in beautiful Fernie, British Columbia, our 2025 tickets are now on SALE! Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready for another unforgettable summer of music, mountains, and memories! Wapiti 2026: August 7-8—see you there! Tickets on sale soon, follow us on Social Media for updates Read more...
