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. Credit: Read more...
Braid Studios is a creative force rooted in community, connection, and courage. As a 100% Indigenous-owned arts organization, we exist to support and celebrate artists through mentorship, co-working studio space, and opportunities to share their work with the world. The Braid Loft, is home to over 25 creatives working across a range of disciplines—painting, sculpture, digital art, writing, music, and more. Read more...
The Art + Technology LAB is a teaching space located next to New Media Gallery. Public, school, and professional artist programs are offered throughout the year. Here we focus on encouraging a broad understanding of how technology can be used for creative purposes, pedagogy, critical thinking and the creation of meaning; and we have fun! All program and event descriptions Read more...
Located in the heart of the Royal City, Irving House is one of the oldest community heritage sites in BC. Step back to the 1800s as you enter the colonial home of Captain William Irving, King of the Fraser River. Over 140 years of memories live within Irving House “…the handsomest, the best and most home-like house of which British Columbia Read more...
As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...
Established along the shores of the mighty Fraser River, New West is a historical and cultural hub just waiting to be discovered. With great shops, attractions, eateries and events, New Westminster is the perfect place to stay! Whether you’re looking to discover the local art scene or enjoy live music with friends, there’s always something new and exciting happening in Read more...
The Community Art Gallery at Anvil Centre celebrates the rich cultural landscape of New Westminster. The space forges creative dialogue, brings attention to local art as well as creates new opportunities for artists in our city. It is an accessible space, where New Westminster based art groups can organize members’ exhibitions. It is open to New Westminster emerging and established Read more...
Anvil Centre is a modern and vibrant gathering place conveniently located in the historic cultural district of the City of New Westminster—and the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. If you’re looking for a boutique venue that ignites the imagination, inspires ideas, and stimulates the senses, Anvil Centre is the place where commerce, culture, and community meet. Anvil Centre features 18,000 Read more...
PotteryWorks is a multi-media art studio located in New Westminster that supports, teaches and promotes artists overcoming disability through the practice of art and craft. Our primary goal at Pottery Works is to support community inclusion for our artists. SHOP ON LINE – https://www.potteryworksonlineshop.ca/ We teach and promote them to become valued members of their communities and to be recognized Read more...
In 1965, after considerable lobbying efforts from a group of passionate lacrosse enthusiasts, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame was created to serve as a permanent way to recognize and honour box players, field players, builders, teams who have contributed to the rich history of lacrosse in Canada. Located in New Westminster (which has its own unique lacrosse history), the Read more...
