Studios & Galleries

There's nothing quite like encountering an artist on his or her own turf: cup of tea in one hand, and paintbrush or chisel in the other. Many British Columbia artists open up their homes and studios to visitors, welcoming you into their own creative world. Be sure to take advantage of this unique, and often unforgettable, experience. Please take note of studios that ask you call before visiting.

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Paul Ygartua


Vancouver BC

www.ygartua.com

International Contemporary Artist and Fine Art Muralist
Original Paintings Only.

Roy Henry Vickers
Eagle Aerie Gallery

350 Campbell Street
Tofino BC
250.725.3235
www.royhenryvickers.com

Eagle Aerie Gallery ir Roy Henry Vickers' artist-owened gallery. This stunning traditional Northwest Coast longhouse with a carved and painted cedar plank exterior and doors of beaten copper, is a recognizable Tofino landmark.
Inside discover Roy's artowrk of paintings, original prints, calendars, art cards and reproductions hanging on hand adzed cedar walls among totem poles and carvings.
The gallery is open free to the public.

Tumbleweed Gallery and Framing

101-207 Main Street
Penticton BC
250.492.7701

www.tumbleweedgallery.ca

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am—5pm

THE LITTLE GALLERY THAT SHOWS GREAT ART.

Vancouver Lookout

555 West Hastings Street
Vancouver (Downtown) BC
604.689.0421
www.vancouverlookout.com

360 degree Panoramic views of Vancouver
Tickets valid ALL DAY

Situated high above Vancouver, the Lookout is the perfect first stop for visitors and locals alike and provides a fascinating bird's eye view of our City. Here you will enjoy a riveting and spectacular 36 degree view of Metro Vancouver's cosmopolitan downtown and the suburbs beyond, the vast Pacific Ocean, bustling Coal Harbour, and the majestic North Shore Mountains. Our view of Vancouver, the most beautiful city in the world, is simply breathtaking.

Veronica Foster Arte Studio

350-1000 Parker Street
Vancouver BC V6A 2H2
604-255-5658
604.812.9051

www.veronicafoster.com

Inspired by the marks of time, fleeting images and traces of the ephemeral; Veronica works on a plastered canvas surface, creating art that is a hybrid of sculpture and painting. The result is a fresco-like surface interlaced with fine cracks, giving it a sense of antiquity and fragility.

Specializing in commissions, Veronica creates unique personal and corporate art for her clients.

Veronica’s art is available at:
Studio 350 at 1000 Parker Street.

Alarte Silk

1369 Railspur Alley
Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 4G9
778.370.4304

www.alartesilks.com

Daily, 10 am to 6 pm

Discover the magic of handpleated Shibori shawls, handpainted silk ties and gossamer felt scarves. Immerse yourself in amazing colors, watch artist work on the premises and experience the beauty of wearable art.

A.J. Brown
Hands, Paws & Purrs


Vancouver BC

www.handsandpurrs.ca

AJ Brown is an artist with disabilities; a deaf woman with cerebral palsy who specializes in conceptual images of cats - each painting telling a potential story. She also creates abstract paintings, using watercolours and ink on wood pannel. Brown has been mentored by professional artists and is currently a part-time student at Emily Carr University. Brown has participated in many group art shows. In the past 10 years she has created her distinct style and developed an adoring fan base.

Find her at her new studio in the North Building at 195 Pemberton, North Vancouver.

Purchases may be made through her website.

A.J. also offers Reiki

Mission Art Gallery and The Mission Arts Council

33529 1st Ave. (on the corner of 1st and Catherwood St)
Mission BC V2V 6X8
604.826.0029
www.missionartscouncil.ca

Tuesday - Saturday, 1 - 4 pm

Visit Mission's Art Gallery, Gift shop and Tea Room to see wonderful exhibits from local and regional artists and taste tantalizing desserts.

For more information on our Gallery and the Magic of Art Classes contact 604.826.0029 or email: macart@shaw.ca

Amelia Douglas Gallery

4th floor North Building 700 Royal Avenue.
New Westminster B.C. V3L 5B2
604.527.5723

Jan 12, 2012 to Feb 17, 2012

The Amelia Douglas Gallery features new and emerging BC artists and is a non-profit organization named after the wife of Sir James Douglas, first governor of British Columbia.

Gallery hours:
Monday — Friday 10am -7:30pm,
Saturday 11am — 4pm, closed Sunday.

For more information
Call 604.527.5723 or visit www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents

Appleton Galleries

1644 W. 75th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6P 6G2
604.685.1715
www.appletongalleries.com

Call for hours or appointment

Specialists in original Inuit and First Nations art, Appleton Galleries features one of Canada's largest collection of Canadian Inuit stone sculptures, tapestries and Northwest Coast wood carvings, masks, plaques, paddles, talking sticks and more. More than 3000 original carvings. Quality art for the collector in Vancouver for over 40 years. www.appletongalleries.com

Gilt Studio Gallery

559 Artisan Lane
Bowen Island BC V0N 1G0
604.618.1409
www.giltgallery.com

Artists David & Holly Graff create fine art paintings and home decor accessories using traditional gilding techniques.
Following the centuries old craft, they achieve a richly opulent finish on pieces that are equally at home in traditional and contemporary interiors.

Located a scenic twenty minute ferry ride outside of Vancouver on beautiful and cultural Bowen Island

Akasha Fine Art Glass
Custom Stained Glass

8-622 Front Street
Nelson BC V1L 4B7
250.359.6987
www.akashaglass.ca

At Akasha Fine Art Glass, we specialize in creating handcrafted original Stained Glass Art that reflects the natural beauty of the Kootenays. Many of our designs are based on images and inspiration collected while exploring some of the greatest scenery on earth. We also produce traditional designs that enhance both heritage and modern style homes and we do restoration and repairs on existing stained glass panels.


Work by stained glass artisan, Susan Cooley includes subject matter rarely executed in stained glass. Her background and training in both fine arts and graphic design brings the utmost quality and creativity in her designs.


Contact Akasha Fine Art Glass Today!

Architectural Institute of BC &
AIBC Gallery

100-440 Cambie Street (at Pender)
Vancouver BC
604.683.8588
www.aibc.ca

8:30 am—5 pm Mon—Fri

Architectural Walking Tours: From Vancouver’s famous Gastown & historic Chinatown to Vancouver Moderne, or from Inner Harbour to Old Town in Victoria, experience a blend of history and modernity through distinctive architectural cityscapes.

Architecture Centre Gallery: The AIBC Gallery features a steady rotation of architecture- & design-related exhibits throughout the year with diverse, dynamic displays open to the public. Admission is free.

Annette Waterbeek


Maple Ridge BC
604.377.4903 or 604.463.7772

www.waterbeekannette.com

oil
acrylic
watercolour

Art 10 Gallery

Unit 123 - Nanaimo North Town Centre (formerly Rutherford Mall)
Nanaimo BC
250.756.6136
www.myartclub.com/art.10.gallery

Mall hours - 7 days a week

An artist-run gallery, ART 10 is celebrating its 28th year and continues to offer unique, original work by painters, potters etc. from mid-island, Qualicum to Ladysmith.. Located at Nanaimo North Town Centre.

Art & Architecture
Florian and Erika Maurer

2843 Arawana Place
Naramata BC V0H 1N0
250.276.4253

www.florianmaurer.ca

By appointment. Please call, email or watch for sandwich board

Florian and Erika came to B.C. 35 years ago from Munich, lived in the B.C. wilderness, Yukon, Italy and now Naramata.
Florian:
"I prefer abstract and surrealistic motives. In my architectural parctice things have to be realistic, in my paintings they don't".
Erika:
"In my paintings I try to find the colour, chaos and humour of the life I had so far."

Art Glass Design Inc

22416 129th Avenue
Maple Ridge BC V4R 2P9
604.466.5924; 888.89.GLASS
www.artglassdesign.com

please call for an appointment

Art you can EAT ON

Come and meet artist E Jane Mackay and see how art glass is individually hand created. This durable dinnerware and servingware is designed to give you years of pleasure. Impress guests with your taste! View Jane’s latest One-Of-A-Kind Art.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

1040 Moss Street
Victoria BC V8V 4P1
250.384.4101
www.aggv.bc.ca

Open Daily, 10 am to 5 pm, Thurs to 9 pm

Engaging, Challenging, Inspiring...

Located in the historic neighbourhood of Rockland, Victoria's public art museum is home to BC's largest public art collection and features a world-respected Asian art collection, including an authentic Japanese Shinto Shrine located outside in the Asian Garden.

The Art Gallery offers a diverse presentation of exhibitions, ranging from Asian art, European and Canadian historical works and leading contemporary artists from across the country. The Art Gallery is often chosen to participate in national tours of important block-buster exhibitions. Permanently on exhibition at the Art Gallery are the paintings, writings and historical artifacts of BC's premiere landscape artist, Emily Carr. *Gallery admission is by donation on the first Tuesday of every month!

The Art of Brandy Saturley

Apt 403, 3234 Holgate Lane
Victoria BC V9C 0A6
250.483.5032

www.brandysaturley.com

Vibrant Original Acrylic Paintings - Contemporary


Landscape, Abstract and Surreal pieces. Works inspired by Vancouver Island, the Canadian Rockies, Palm Springs and the media. Brandy's work has been exhibited in BC including Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna. Her landscape pieces will be unveiled in Alberta, with a show opening March 2011 at the Edge Gallery in Canmore.



Private viewing by appointment.

The Art of Law ~ Hwang & Company

Westminster Building, 711 Columbia Street
New Westminster BC V3M 1B2
604.889.7000
www.hwangcompany.com

The Art of Law: Hwang & Company is a boutique law firm which occupy the ground floor of the historic Westminster Building. Our reception area is designed to promote local artists and is open to the public during office hours.

Art Works Gallery

225 Smithe Street
Vancouver (Downtown) BC
604.688.3301; 1.800.663.0341
www.artworksbc.com

Open daily. Parking available

Celebrating 25 years!
Offering the largest selection of art and framing solutions in Western Canada.

A valued resource for designers and collectors ART WORKS GALLERY represents contemporary artists in a wide variety of mediums and styles. Feature exhibitions change monthly. FREE parking available. We will deliver locally and ship worldwide.

Artful Weekend - Retreat for Women


Tumbler Ridge BC, Northern Rockies

Enjoy a relaxing 3 day/2 night stay in the peaceful surroundings of an artist’s home. Includes silk-painting workshop (no experience needed), massage, cozy accommodation and great food (including 4-course dinner at the new restaurant).
Hosted by Mila, a professional artist and tour guide.

All incl. $599/per person (Friday to Sunday)
Available year-round.

1 to 3 guests.

Ph.250-242-3389
mila@persona.ca
www.TumblerRidgeTours.com

Arts Off Main

216 E. 28th Ave
Vancouver BC V5V 2M4
604.876.2785

www.artsoffmain.ca

Wed—Sat: 11am—6pm. Sun & Holidays: 11am—5pm

Ten inspired Vancouver artists partner in this collectively run gallery featuring painting, photography, pottery, jewellery, sculpture and cards. The gallery has a rotating selection of work by other outstanding local artists. Professional, affordable framing is also available at Arts off Main.

Framing Hours:12-3pm on Wed, Fri, and Sat

Artisans of Crawford Bay

Hwy 3A
Crawford Bay BC
Toll Free 1.866.931.8464

www.northwovenbroom.com
www.barefoothandweaving.com
www.kootenayforge.com
www.artisansofcrawfordbay.com

We are all open May 1st till mid-October, at least 9-5. Many of us are open in April. Winter hours vary, please call ahead.

Crawford Bay is a small village located amidst pristine lake and mountain scenery on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake. Here you will find a hotbed of creativity, where you can visit several working studios within easy walking distance: blacksmithing, pottery, broom making, weaving, copper enamelling, and more.

ArtStarts Gallery

808 Richards St. (at Robson)
Vancouver (Downtown) BC V6B 3A7
604.878.7144
www.artstarts.com

Tues, Weds, Fri: 10am-5pm; Thursday: 10am-7:30pm; Last Saturday of the month: 10am-5pm

The first Canadian gallery devoted exclusively to young people's art. The visually striking exhibitions celebrate the exciting artwork that emerges when professional artists, students and teachers work together to deepen learning, creativity and community connections.

Admission is free.