Events

As a community-arts centre, PoMoArts builds community through art with partners in Port Moody. Through these art experiences we explore social issues in our community, advocate for equity, inclusion, diversity, and access, and provide artistic platforms for expression and dialogue. We also support and promote art experiences put on by other groups in our city. Please see our upcoming events and community art experiences here: https://pomoarts.ca/events Read more...

Stewarding Mae-Nam Khong: Celebrations for Life and Liberation Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum for this community-based art exhibition, which honours the perseverance of life amid ecological destruction and Read more   The Magic of Millets May 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025 Millets are a diverse group of small-seeded grains. The UN declared 2023 the Read more Read more...

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the world premiere of To Be Seen, To Be Heard: First Nations in Public Spaces, 1900–1965, on display June 13, 2024 – March 30, 2025 The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopens its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5pm, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion Read more...

Explore innovative modern designs from mid-century homeware to a psychedelic vintage dress, crafted by Canadians whose works reflect and define the global trend in Canadian Modern. Highlighting the experimentation, innovation and ingenuity behind 100 culturally significant objects created in Canada, Canadian Modern is a testament to the ground-breaking creativity of some of the Great White North’s best designers. Featuring additional Read more...

Welcome back to Evergreen Cultural Centre! We’ve been hard at work building new arts programs for teachers and educators. These new and exciting programs will have your students sculpting, weaving, acting, singing, dancing and more with our experienced art educators. Download our Winter-Spring 2024 Education Brochure! New year, new experiences! Join our knowledgable educators for an in-person arts workshop and enjoy Read more...

Bill Reid Gallery presents: Formline : Calligraphy, The Creative Synergy of Bill Reid and Bob Reid This exhibition explores the creative relationship between Haida artist Bill Reid and award-winning printer, calligrapher, and close friend Robert (Bob) Reid. Guest curated by Dr. Martine Reid, it features both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works by the two artists. The exhibition focuses on their collaborative Read more...

Common Thread explores the journey of wool from its natural origins to finished textiles, celebrating the craftsmanship and cultural significance of our region’s wool and fibre production. Through interactive elements and storytelling, the exhibition invites visitors to discover the deep connections between ranching, retail, and the art of wool-making, weaving together the fabric of our community’s heritage. Read more...

A Time to Rise unfolds the political and labour stories of people who have changed the agricultural landscape of the Lower Mainland. The film screening will be followed by a conversation between labour historian Anushay Malik and Gallery Assistant Curator Jas Lally. This event is in conjunction with the exhibition Jagdeep Raina: Ghosts In The Fields. Read more...

Vancouver, BC (September 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is launching a brand new exhibition inside the Poy Family Gallery titled Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art from September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2025, featuring unique art creations by six diverse Chinese Canadian artists from across the country. These artists were invited to reinterpret historical and cultural objects and materials that explore Read more...

Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch is the first major retrospective of work by the multimedia artist Shelley Niro, who grew up on the Six Nations Reserve, near Brantford, Ontario. For more than fifty years, Niro has been creating art reflecting contemporary life and building upon Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) philosophies, deep understandings of history and a woman-centred worldview.  Her persistent vision is to Read more...

From September 28th to December 15th, Griffin Art Projects presents Future Worldings, a group exhibition of six artists whose practices have an emphasis on decolonial practices: Wezile Harmans, Lebogang Mogul Mabusela, and Pebofatso Mokoena from South Africa, and Nura Ali, Sun Forest, and Xwalacktun from Canada.  Co-curated by Lisa Baldissera, Usha Seejarim, and Karen Tam. The culmination of a project years in Read more...

Artist: Michelle Sound & Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun Inquiry: How do we work together? shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is an exhibition of new photo-based artworks by Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. The title of this exhibition, set in Hul’qumi’num, Cree, and English, suggests both geographical proximity (the other side of the river) and spiritual proximity (the afterlife). Works in Read more...

Okanagan Heritage Museum Sharpen your pencils and pack your lunchbox – it’s time to step into the past! Our newest exhibition, Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna, showcases the evolution of our schools, from one-room schoolhouses to the modern institutions we know today. Sharpen your pencils and pack your lunchbox – it’s time to step into the past! Read more...

Haq and History The Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project: A quest for community voices Exhibit dates: October 19, 2024 – January 25, 2025 Opening Reception: Nov 2, 2024, 1-3pm Venue: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC The Haq and History exhibition, originally developed by the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) and the Royal British Columbia Museum Read more...

The Squamish Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays from Spring through Fall in Downtown Squamish The friendliest event with the freshest goods. For Market updates please visit their website. Enjoy the best of Squamish every weekend throughout the summer. Stock up on fresh produce, eggs and more while supporting your local farmers at the Squamish Farmer’s Market, every Saturday from 10am-3pm at the corner of Cleveland Read more...

Russna Kaur: Pierced into the air, the temper and secrets crept in with a cry! is open to the public this Friday, October 4, 2024. See you this weekend in the Upper Galleries. Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2024 – January 27, 2025 Kaur approaches painting as a space of infinite possibility, play, and experimentation. This exhibition will unfold in the space 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...

NEW ART CLASSES ADDED MONTHLY Currently, Marie Neys is teaching In Person Classes Only.  Marie will Schedule 1 Zoom Class per month based on interest of the Students… If you are interested in Zoom Classes please contact her at Marie@MarieNeys.com NOTE:  You are welcome to bring your own supplies or use mine (fee will depend on what is needed) Regular Read more...

Creative Reconciliation: A series of workshops on syilx/Okanagan culture and practice, November 2024 to March 2025 Creative Reconciliation offers an in-depth exploration of syilx culture and practice. Each session provides a distinct opportunity to learn about respectful engagement with First Nation communities, experience traditional storytelling, understand cultural appropriation, and participate in environmental stewardship. Interactive activities and thoughtful discussions will offer Read more...

It’s time to explore this winter’s newest Grizzli Gallery Exhibition! On October 1, we welcomed ‘Expressive Storytelling,’ featuring three BC artists who joined forces to showcase their artwork—welcoming Melissa Dinwoodie, Alana Evans, and Brandy Wyatt. ‘Expressive storytelling’ is an exhilarating art collection designed to invoke genuine emotions, make us analyze the image, and dive deep within ourselves to understand the Read more...

On permanent display at the Museum is the exhibit “Penticton: The Shaping of Place” which invites you to step back in time and explore the forces that shaped Penticton through its history. As you walk through the exhibit you will journey through a series of landscapes that stand as milestones in the development of the area. Read more...

The Penticton Museum now has an interactive learning space where kids, parents, and caregivers can explore together how science and history connect. Explore the how and why of human and natural histories by: Read more...

Although the 2024 AFC Festival is over, AFC’s 2024 Exhibit enters its next phase, with the Virtual Exhibit, which will continue online through next summer, featuring all 200 artworks, with most still available for sale. Enjoy the first round of featured artworks and visit the Virtual Exhibit. https://www.artistsforconservation.org/virtual-exhibit/27362 We look forward to seeing you in September, 2025 for our 15th Festival Read more...

A Room of Her Own features approximately 25 works drawn from the Gallery’s Emily Carr Collection—the most comprehensive holdings of her work in the world. Presented in a single room and guiding visitors with a timeline, this exhibition maps key biographical moments in Carr’s practice, with significant exhibitions, acquisitions, and conservation endeavors that together illustrate how the Gallery and the Carr Read more...

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the Western Canadian premiere of in Pursuit of Venus [infected], on display June 13, 2024 – January 5, 2025 The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopens its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5pm, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its Great Read more...

SHOP LOCAL TERRACE: evening at the gallery! // GIFT SHOP EXTENSION (entire upper gallery floor) with >100 local artists works for sale! S Read more...

At the Trail Royal Theatre: 2024-25 Met Opera Encore Season Les Contes d’Hoffmann Saturday Nov 2 9:55am Tosca Saturday Jan 11 9:55am Aida Saturday Feb 8 9:30am* Fidelio Saturday Apr 5 9:55am Il Barbiere di Siviglia Saturday Jun 14 9:30am* Read more...

My works are propositions, meant to create alternate pasts and potential futures, questioning history and culture in order to provide a space for reassessing the present. —Firelei Báez Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, this exhibition is the first mid-career survey of the richly layered work of Firelei Báez. One of the most exciting painters of her generation, Báez delves Read more...

Discover one of the most mysterious and unique stone monuments in the world and what it meant to the people who built it with Stonehenge. The exhibition features 400+ ancient artifacts, including the burial belongings of the Stonehenge and Amesbury archers, both of which have never been seen before in North America. Packed with archaeological insight and cutting-edge scientific research, Stonehenge explores this Read more...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik  / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap from January 20, 2024 – January 19, 2025. The exhibition is an exploration of the life and legacy of Clutesi, whose actions have left an indelible mark on the preservation and celebration of the Read more...

Visit the Bill Reid Gallery for free on the first Friday afternoon of every month! Thanks to our Community Access sponsor Downtown Van, we are pleased to offer free admission to the Gallery for all visitors from 2 to 5 pm on the first Friday of every month. Take a look at our current exhibitions and engage in amazing public Read more...

PoMoArts is home to a contemporary art gallery that showcases the work of primarily local emerging artists as well as some regional areas of BC. Check for our current, upcoming, and past exhibitions here: https://pomoarts.ca/gallery Admission is free to all. Come enjoy art with us! Read more...

Check out the permanent Canadian Art Preservation Foundation’s online collection here.   Read more...

“Our people have been in fashion design for millennia.”  – Skil Da ’Yuwaans Dorothy Grant Read more...

The SLCC is proud to host Chief Dan George – Actor and Activist, opening Wednesday, July 10, 2024, a touring exhibition created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver. The exhibit explores the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899 – 1981), including his influence as a First Nations rights advocate and his career as an actor. Longshoreman, actor, Read more...

Howe Sound /Átl’ḵa7tsem: A RECOVERING ECOSYSTEM Extended to February 2025 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 Read more...

November 9 – December 21, 2024 In Person Only The Kariton Gallery is adorned for the holiday season, showcasing tables filled with one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts made by local artisans. Come visit and discover the perfect present! Join us for the opening of our 2024 Holiday Art Market on Saturday, November 9th from 12-2pm! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Read more...

November 12th until January 3rd, daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking after 6pm, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it is winter in Vancouver), and Read more...

PoMoArts is excited to share that our annual Winter Treasures Artisan Market has combined branding with the Blackberry Christmas Market, we will now be the Blackberry Winter Market, together! This market began over 27 years ago and our two organizations will continue to co-host this holiday favourite. Join us for our curated market, full of art gifts that are locally Read more...

Adapted by David H. Bell, Paul T. Couch & Curt Wollan Book by David H. Bell Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens November 14–December 24, 2024 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage THE MUSICAL HEART-WARMER RETURNS Set during the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this uplifting musical reimagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner Read more...

Our holiday exhibition titled ‘That’s a Wrap’ runs November 16-Dec. 24 – can you swap out the information and image of Judy Osiowy please and add the attached image with the following info instead: The holiday season officially arrives at Pitt Meadows Art Gallery with “That’s a Wrap” on November 16. This exhibition has unique crafts, fine art and distinctive Read more...

Come get festive and shop local at The Polygon Gallery’s Holiday Shop. An annual tradition, the gallery’s main floor will be beautifully decorated and carefully curated with unique gifts by independent makers and artists. Returning this year is Little Mountain Shop’s Holiday Pop-Up, which features an all-Canadian lineup of mostly local, women-led, BIPOC makers and creatives. With dozens of vendors, Read more...

November 21–December 29, 2024 Granville Island Stage A FRESH TAKE ON A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC When Kris Kringle starts working as a Santa at Macy’s department store and begins to spread Christmas cheer, things tumble out of control. He’s truly Santa Claus, he insists, but skeptical adults and an unimaginative little girl doubt him. The stakes rise when store executives take Read more...

BY LAUREN GUNDERSON AND MARGOT MELCON A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set at Christmas two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly Read more...

Wintergold Craft Fair | Nov 15-16 Wintergold is an annual Christmas Fair of unique, handcrafted arts and crafts. It is coordinated by volunteers from the Smithers Art Gallery.  The purpose of Wintergold is to offer the public an opportunity to purchase work by artisans while raising funds to support the continued operation of the Smithers Art Gallery. Friday 5-9pm & Saturday Read more...

Produced by the City of Coquitlam and presented by Coquitlam Centre, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates throughout the season.   Read more...

Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast Co-curated by Dana Claxton and Curtis Collins, the Curve! exhibition will shed light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast art—women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite. The exhibition will feature over 125 works of art that include poles, panels, masks, bowls, and other sculptures all intertwined with traditional knowledge. These Read more...

“How did it get so late so soon. It’s night before it’s afternoon. December before it’s June. My goodness, how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?”  Dr. Suess Looking at time as a construct of both measurement & perception, the BOLDERartists collective present dynamic artwork open to interpretation. Using painting, mixed media & photography, the artists present Read more...

Experience and enjoy the 37th Annual Ladysmith Festival of Lights! Starting with a spectacular parade and fireworks on the last Thursday of November, the festivities continue until the second Sunday in January. Witness the magic of thousands of lights and decorations. Drive or walk down First Avenue (you may also be able to shop) and take it all in to fill Read more...

November 29th – December 24th, 2024 Discover your new holiday tradition at the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver! Immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere filled with twinkling lights and over 75 wooden stalls brimming with unique artisanal gifts. Enjoy the sounds of festive music, skate on the ice rink, and admire the stunning City Christmas tree. Indulge in seasonal treats Read more...

November 30-December 29, 2024 Opening Reception – November 30, 2024, 7 pm One Flower One Leaf Gallery, 436 Marine Drive, Gibsons Landing Read more...

Nov 30 (Sat), Dec 1 (Sun), Dec 7 (Sat), Dec 8 (Sun), Dec 14 (Sat), Dec 15 (Sun)from 11:30-3:30pm. Join Grizzli Winery for our annual Christmas Market, a cherished community event that warmly welcomes everyone, including your furry friends! We’ve crafted this market as a space where everyone can gather and celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy shopping from locally curated Read more...

Mining the Magic of Christmas December 7/8 and 14/15 This holiday season, adventurers of all ages are invited to Photos with Santa at Britannia Mine Museum, where magic and mining collide! Capture that special holiday photo with Santa, nestled in a mining cart, surrounded by the bustling energy of his elf miners! Join Santa and his elves in the festive setting of Read more...

 Winter Art Social at Liquid Amber Tattoo & Art Collective   Join us on Dec 7, from 7-10 PM, for a night of art, creativity, and fun! Explore a variety of art forms by the talented Liquid Amber crew, including sculpture, paintings, stained glass, salsa dance demo, photography, macrame, potions, and winter-themed flash tattoos.  Enjoy festive drinks and enter to win Read more...

Time: 1:00 pm matinees, 7:30 pm evening performances Ticket price: Tickets start at $40 (with children ages 6-12 for $25) Box Office: 604-270-1812 | Tickets can be purchased here This holiday season Gateway Theatre presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, the award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel, from December 12 to January 4. Join young Oliver Twist as he navigates the Victorian Read more...

Gifts From the Heart Art Market December 14th and 15th at Aggie Hall in Ladysmith, BC. The market will be open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday. My #5 booth/table near the entrance will be selling Christmas gifts including jewelry, hair clips, art cards/calendars, ornaments, keychains, resin candle holders, picture frames, stylish Read more...

December 14 | 7:00pm Tickets from $24.50 (plus s/c) to $29.50 (plus s/c) BUY TICKETS! Internationally award-winning BC Girls Choir celebrates the season with a concert entitled Winter Songs. Hear the voices of young singers in a varied program about all things snowy, cold, and cozy, featuring beloved carols and music from your favourite holiday movies! Led by Artistic Director Read more...

Ballet Victoria A Christmas ballet filled with both tradition and innovation! The Victoria Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and drive Clara’s adventures on a Christmas night filled with magic and fantastic characters. A fun and festive performance for the whole family. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Founded in 2002, Ballet Victoria is a boutique professional ballet company with 12 dancers and four Read more...

Knotted: Rapunzel’s Story December 20-22, 26-29, 2024 / January 3-5, 2025 Written by Crystal Weltzin Music by Argel Monte de Ramos Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast! Come and sing along with toe-tapping music, groan at corny jokes, cheer the good guys and boo the bad in another Read more...

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. Read more...

Looking for the perfect gift for that someone special? Shop over 40 local vendors and support local artisans in our community! New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts New West. New West Craft aims to provide a welcoming environment for crafters, artisans, and makers to share their work with the community. Our markets take place on Read more...

2024 SECHELT ARTS FESTIVAL Beginning in 2024, under the guidance of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council, the Sechelt Arts Festival connects art, ecology and climate change. We envision art as a means of calling attention to relationships – to our local ecologies, to our companion communities, and to the land, air and waters that make this part of the world Read more...