The Nisga’a Museum is launching a brand new exhibition entitled “Healing Ways”. This multi-year exhibit is the largest of its kind the Nisga’a Museum has undertaken in seven years of operations and will span the entirety of our temporary exhibition space. “Healing Ways” is an ambitious exhibition centered on traditional Read more [...]
Discover the diversity and uniqueness of the area at one of the very best Farmers’ Markets in the region. With over 200 local growers and artisans, we offer everything from fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, crafts, art, gourmet foods, wine & spirits, plants, flowers, gifts, and delicious baking. Entertainment and children’s Read more [...]
The Polygon Gallery is proud to be hosting the regular program – Kids First Saturdays. Join us on the first Saturday of every month for hands-on creative activities. Visit the Gallery, explore the artworks, and participate in activities that lead to deeper engagement with art and creativity. As a regular Read more [...]
Visit the Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature for the following exhibition. An Exhibition of Art and Film by Canadian Painter and Filmmaker Cory Trépanier Into the Arctic showcases over fifty original oil paintings by Canadian painter Cory Trépanier. Over a decade in the making, this traveling exhibition comprises of highlights from Read more [...]
This travelling exhibit features the work of photographer and artist David Ellingsen, whose family has roots on Cortes Island, BC. For five generations David Ellingsen’s family has been involved in British Columbia’s historical evolution of colonial forestry, from old growth deforestation and clear cutting to contemporary environmentally conscious harvest practices. Read more [...]
Co-Curated by Kiriko Watanabe, the AAM’s Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky Curator and Dr. Kathryn Bridge A bold undertaking by the Audain Art Museum (AAM) uncovers new information about dramatic changes in Emily Carr’s approach to painting over the course of three critical years: 1910 to 1912. Emily Carr: Fresh Seeing Read more [...]
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28th 1 – 5 PM, with Artist Commentary 3 PM Elan Fine Art is thrilled to present Amsterdam-based artist Daniel Mullen in his first major Canadian exhibition. Mullen describes himself as a “devoted craftsman”, who meticulously creates his works without digital or mechanical aid. When you wake Read more [...]
Oct 3 – Nov 17 Cloth Culture Larissa Beringer and Lindsay Lorraine (collaboratively known as Clothtone). Also featuring work by Holly Ward; Tiziana La Melia ; Zoe Kreye; Beth Howe. These artists invite discussion about the global garment industry and the impact it has on the environment. Cloth Culture specifically explores local economies of production that encourage systems Read more [...]
PETEY’S PUMPKIN PATCH·WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019· One of BC most picturesque pumpkin patches with lush grassy isles between almost every row and many other exciting activities such as our 5 corn mazes, a very tricky gravel maze that leads to a sunflower maze ,African pigmy goats, bunnies and chickens to Read more [...]
The October exhibition at the Kariton Art Gallery + Boutique, entitled ‘A Little Bit of Abstract’, is a colourful and textured collection of artworks by the Fraser Valley Water Media Society. An opening reception to welcome the show will be held on Saturday, October 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Read more [...]
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 8, 6–8 p.m. Meet the Artists: Saturday, October 12, 2–3 p.m. Location: Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver Admission to the gallery is free. The Ferry Building Gallery is pleased to present Long Ago & Far Away, a mixed-media exhibition that showcases artwork by Read more [...]
The Pemberton Cultural Crawl takes you through the Pemberton Museum; an Art-BC Recommended member, the Tszil Learning Centre and the Pemberton Farmers Market. Visit the museum between May 15th – November! Take a step back in time and explore the Pioneer Village. Learn about Port Pemberton’s early days as a Read more [...]
ABOUT US & HISTORY THE PASSION OF THE MORAN FAMILY FOR 27 YEARS! Reapers Haunted Attraction is the scariest indoor theatrical horror experience in Western Canada. An insane asylum themed haunt bringing the horrors of crazed patients to twisted Doctors and Hospital staff. If that doesn’t seal the deal our Read more [...]
CARTOONEY Oct 19 2019 – Feb 02 2020 Opening Reception . Oct 18 7:30pm – 9:00pm Artist Talk – Kevin McCoy Oct 18 6:30pm – 7:30pm Martin Arnold Black Holes Andy Holden Read more [...]
Chutzpah! Festival is an annual performing arts festival committed to bringing world-renowned international dance, music, theatre, and comedy to Vancouver audiences. Led by Mary-Louise Albert, Artistic Managing Director and recipient of the 2011 Canada Council for the Arts John Hobday Award for Excellence in Arts Management, Chutzpah! Festival offers eclectic Read more [...]
Take part in the most exciting art treasure hunt of the year and support the New Westminster Arts Council. Over 150 well-known and emerging artists create 12″ x 12″ art on canvas or wood panels, they are signed only on the back of the piece. The anonymous nature of the Read more [...]
The Walk of Terror is a spectacular event for the whole family incorporating theatre, music, and the incredible stilt-walking, fire juggling performances of Kinshira, the Okanagan’s own Performance Art Troupe. The Walk of Terror is approximately 25 to 30 minutes long, and ends up at our Timber Barn, where you Read more [...]
Join us for our 6th annual Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween Event Saturday, October 19th & Sunday, October 20th Saturday, October 26th & Sunday, October 27th The exciting world of science returns to the Museum. Join us for family friendly frights that focus on ‘scary’ science. Bugs, bats, ghost stories and unusual things to touch guarantee a ‘Spoo-ook-tacular’ Read more [...]
Experience the power of creativity at Splash – Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction and gala. On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Canada’s leading non-profit arts organization for young people will be hosting an unforgettable art auction and gala featuring close to 100 works by prominent artists from BC and beyond. Arts Umbrella serves more than 24,000 young Read more [...]
The word “Witch” elicits many opinions and visual references often inspired by old folk tales, Hollywood depictions, and tainted historical events. But what does it mean to be a Witch today? “Witches of Vancouver: Coming out of the Broom Closet” is a photo documentary series by local photographer, Jessie Robertson. Read more [...]
THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26, 2019 7:30 pm Sagebrush Theatre – 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops BC Chicago, the original rock n’ roll band with horns, is one of the longest running and most successful rock groups on the planet. The Kamloops Symphony teams up Read more [...]
Join us for our 6th annual Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween Event Saturday, October 19th & Sunday, October 20th Saturday, October 26th & Sunday, October 27th The exciting world of science returns to the Museum. Join us for family friendly frights that focus on ‘scary’ science. Bugs, bats, ghost stories and unusual things to touch guarantee a ‘Spoo-ook-tacular’ Read more [...]
Program 1 invites you to surrender to the sublime experience of living. We launch the season with works by two acclaimed dance makers. Edmonton-born Aszure Barton opens the evening with the Canadian premiere of BUSK, showcasing her versatile and poignant choreography. Barton transports us into the world of busking, from Read more [...]
Annual Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair Featuring a wide variety of expertly-crafted items by some of BC’s finest artisans, don’t miss this special opportunity to do your Christmas shopping early! With hourly door prizes and a GRAND PRIZE…don’t miss it!
Paintings of the Salish Sea Nov 1 – 10 2019 Small and large landscape paintings, by internationally collected, contemporary Canadian artist, Terrill Welch, brush an ancient song in painting notes of movement and mystery across the canvases.
Lumiere is an annual event inspired by light and artistic expression. A series of interactive art installations light up four Vancouver sites this November: English Bay Jim Deva Plaza Lot 19 šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Surrey, BC – IN BRIEF: With laugh-out-loud humour and heartbreaking honesty, the award-winning Awkward Hug transports us to the discomfort of navigating adulthood for the first time. November 8 at 8pm, Centre Stage at City Hall. Tickets Online: tickets.surrey.ca. Box Office: 604-501-5566 | 13450 104 Avenue. _ In the summer Read more [...]
Learn to Paint Landscapes at The Painted Loft Enjoy experimenting with paint, learn different techniques and gain confidence in approaching a painting of your own. In this class you will learn the basics of creating a landscape painting, brush work, product theory etc. We will all paint the same picture Read more [...]
Visit the Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature for the following exhibition. “A fallen tree should never die quietly, never mind who’s around to hear it.” Following the success of oneTree 2015 and oneTree 2017, The Bateman Foundation and Live Edge Design are partnering again to bring you oneTree 2019. We invite you to Read more [...]
Fulmer Award in First Nations Art 2019 – Celebrating artistic excellence Nominations open until midnight July 15th Launched in 2006 British Columbia’s Fulmer Award in First Nations Art celebrates the space where art and culture intersect, honouring First Nations artistic traditions, and recognizing authentic craftsmanship. The annual award, launched in Read more [...]
The Dance Centre presents the 12th biennial Dance In Vancouver Wednesday-Sunday November 20-24, 2019 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver Tickets: $34/$25 students & seniors Tickets Tonight: 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca Information: 604.606.6400 www.thedancecentre.ca Dance In Vancouver is a unique opportunity to experience the ideas and creativity of dance generated Read more [...]
The Christmas holidays begins with the Kris Kringle Craft Market. Come be part of the merry making at the 26th annual Christmas extravaganza – November Nov. 21, 22, 23, 24 at Beban Park Social Centre. This year, like every year, there will be a wide variety of Artisans to offer – over 150, in fact Read more [...]
North Van Arts’ annual exhibition fundraiser is back for 2019! Support the arts in your community and be the first in line to buy original artwork by emerging and established artists. Choose from over hundreds of pieces by artists who remain anonymous until the artwork has been purchased. All artwork Read more [...]
Join us for one of Vancouver’s most highly anticipated seasonal sales! You’ll find original paintings, drawings, ceramics, and sculpture, along with photographs, prints, wearable works, housewares, greeting cards and more! Best of all, you’ll discover + support the work of emerging designers and artists. Get your holiday shopping sorted while sustaining your local creative Read more [...]
Join to Esther Sample for her 5th Annual Open Studio Art Show! As a self taught oil and acrylic painter, Esther dives into the expression of the West Coast with passion, colour, and realistic renditions of local scenes. Having been a commercial fisherman in a past career, she fell deeply Read more [...]
Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art and Design – Elevating function and beauty Nominations open until midnight July 15th 2019 The Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design celebrates British Columbians whose work directly contributes to the cultural and economic fabric of the province. The annual award, run by Read more [...]
Browning Stained Glass Studios & Razzle Dazzle Bead Designs will be hosting our annual Winter Sale in our downstairs studio with many new art pieces: Saturday, November 23rd Sunday, November 24th: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Stuart Browning, glass artist, Jean Prescott, bead designer, will be available: Drop by the studio Read more [...]
The word “Witch” elicits many opinions and visual references often inspired by old folk tales, Hollywood depictions, and tainted historical events. But what does it mean to be a Witch today? “Witches of Vancouver: Coming out of the Broom Closet” is a photo documentary series by local photographer, Jessie Robertson. Read more [...]
Creek Clayworks Christmas Pottery Sale and Studio Open House Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days Elaine Futterman and Mike Allegretti invite you to join them at Creek Claywork’s 29th Annual Christmas Sale and Studio Open House! Elaine and Mike work together Read more [...]
Creek Clayworks Christmas Pottery Sale and Studio Open House Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days Elaine Futterman and Mike Allegretti invite you to join them at Creek Claywork’s 29th Annual Christmas Sale and Studio Open House! Elaine and Mike work together Read more [...]
In one of only three professional performances in the Lower Mainland this season, one of the most monumental and inspirational musical works of all time fills The ACT Arts Centre stage. Written in an astonishing 24 days in 1741, Messiah sets text from the King James Bible and other sacred Read more [...]
The Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) is a charitable organization dedicated to celebrating and advancing the art of film through the annual Whistler Film Festival and Summit complimented by year-round series of events and programs for film fans and filmmakers that include film screenings and series, socials and fundraisers, and 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.
Shop 50 handmade vendors at the New West Craft Winter Night Market. Enjoy live music and indulge in some delicious food and drinks. This year we have two shopping locations! Hop on the Skytrain and get off at the Braid Street Station. Follow the lights to 100 Braid St Studioswhere Read more [...]
Vancouver Island Market presents… It’s a VIMterful Life! Our much-anticipated Winter Market will showcase Vancouver Island’s local handmade artisans. Over 200+ vendors in craft, and food & drink. Shoppers will also enjoy live music from talented local artists, a craft beer garden, and a gift shop that will provide shoppers Read more [...]
Winter Landscape – Paint & Sip Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at this fun Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you’ll be amazed at what Read more [...]
The word “Witch” elicits many opinions and visual references often inspired by old folk tales, Hollywood depictions, and tainted historical events. But what does it mean to be a Witch today? “Witches of Vancouver: Coming out of the Broom Closet” is a photo documentary series by local photographer, Jessie Robertson. Read more [...]
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver’s signature, mid-winter cultural event, taking place over three weeks each January in theatres and venues across the city. The PuSh Festival presents groundbreaking, contemporary works of theatre, dance, music, and multimedia by acclaimed local, national, and international artists. the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Read more [...]
Coldsnap is a unique, annual, nine-day live music festival that draws people together on cold winter nights. Each year musicians from around the world come to Prince George for a week of lively entertainment. Daily concerts feature performers from a wide variety of genres including indie, blues, jazz, Celtic, Canadiana, Read more [...]
In an event celebrating the artistry of some Canada’s finest and best-loved songwriters and performers, multiple JUNO-award winner Shari Ulrich joins fellow musical superstar Bill Henderson for an evening of originals, much-loved hits, and newly-penned songs. Joined by their respective daughters – Bill’s daughters, singers Saffron and Camille Henderson and Read more [...]
Held every February at Beban Auditorium, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo Celebrate Good Times at the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable! Join in the joie de vivre and indulge in an annual February weekend of food, fun, and music at Nanaimo’s Beban Auditorium! Decadent toffy on snow, delicious French Canadian Read more [...]
The annual Vancouver International Dance Festival features dance companies from around the globe in a spectacular showcase of unique contemporary dance. Please join us annually in March to share a lineup that is energetic, dynamic and notable for its unique artists and creations.
Save the dates! NORTH SHORE ART CRAWL: MARCH 7 & 8, 2020 EARLY BIRD ARTIST REGISTRATION: SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 20, 2019 ARTIST REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2019 The North Shore Art Crawl is a free community arts event that celebrates the creative energy of our local artists and enables Read more [...]
Good things come in threes. Chef Meets BC Grape 3 EVENTS, 3 LOCATIONS, OVER 3 MONTHS Vancouver, Calgary, Okanagan Experience the largest tasting of BC wine and food in Western Canada at this multi-city event series celebrating all things grown, crushed, raised and produced in BC. Join us at the Read more [...]
Founded in 2015 by non-profit Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, Art Vancouver is dedicated to raising awareness of the up and coming art scene in Western Canada. This year we are host to an international art fair in a world class location under the sails of the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Read more [...]
Keeping Ukrainian Culture Alive Our festival includes a dance competition, various displays of Ukrainian arts and crafts including embroidery, pysanka, wheat weaving as well as information on tours to Ukraine. Each year we feature a special display or exhibit relating to Ukrainian culture and heritage. Of course, no festival is Read more [...]
Designed to celebrate the vitality of our hand-crafted world, Crafted Vancouver brings together exceptional local, national & international artisans & designers, studios, galleries and shops making, exhibiting or selling fine craft-based work. Festival events take place at a variety of venues throughout Metro Vancouver over 25 days in May. Our Event Read more [...]
The Central Island Studio Tour is held on the last weekend of May each year. Studio artists include both established and well-known artists – folks who sell their work around the world and are collected in public and private galleries – as well as emerging and experimenting artists who have Read more [...]
Good things come in threes. Chef Meets BC Grape 3 EVENTS, 3 LOCATIONS, OVER 3 MONTHS Vancouver, Calgary, Okanagan Experience the largest tasting of BC wine and food in Western Canada at this multi-city event series celebrating all things grown, crushed, raised and produced in BC. Join us in the Read more [...]
Theatre Under the Stars presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies Audiences will bathe in the warmth of a Greek island and witness a fight for what’s right this summer, when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies, running alternate evenings July 5–August 17, 2019, at Read more [...]
Creative Chaos is one of the major tourist events in Vernon and the largest craft sale of its kind in western Canada. Showcasing over 200 crafters, artisans and specialty foods. Creative activities in the Gymnasium and performing arts and food fair under the big tent. Admission is FREE. It’s 3 Read more [...]
The Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival is a volunteer run community festival presented by the Sunshine Coast Jazz and Entertainment Society. It is held the second weekend in June each year. The Festival weekend is preceded by ‘Jazz Week’, a full week of live music in local restaurants and other venues Read more [...]
North America’s flagship dragon boat festival returns June 19-21, 2020 to the shores of False Creek! Enjoy three days of the continent’s most competitive racing, live headliner concerts, all on BC’s biggest outdoor patio. Over 6,000 racers from countries from around the world come together on False Creek to race Read more [...]
The Queer Arts Festival (QAF) is an annual artist-run professional multi-disciplinary arts festival at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, BC. Recognized as one of the top 5 festivals of its kind worldwide (Melbourne Sun Herald), QAF produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and Read more [...]
In honour of Canada 152, Richmond Canada Day will be the ultimate birthday bash with a street festival in Steveston Village incorporating the much beloved Steveston Salmon Festival, ship boarding, free concerts, food trucks and a brilliant fireworks display to light up the night.
The New West Craft Summer Night Market returns on Saturday, July 6, 6pm to 9:30pm. Shop over 75 handmade vendors outside on the Boardwalk at New West Quay and inside River Market. Enjoy live music and food + drinks from amazing River Market restaurants and more!
From July 23rd-26th, 2020 Kamloops welcomes the world to our beautiful downtown! Professional street performers from our region as well as from across Canada, Europe and Australia, will converge for our Second Annual Kamloops International Buskers Festival! Our event is a family oriented, FREE TO ATTEND festival presented on outdoor Read more [...]
The Powell Street Festival is the largest event of its kind in Canada and the longest running community arts festival in the Lower Mainland. Inaugurated in 1977, the Powell Street Festival is free to the public. It is held in both outdoor locations and indoor venues around the Powell Street Read more [...]
The Annual Desert Daze Music Festival was conceived in 2010 by the Spences Bridge Community Club to celebrate rural communities and to highlight area arts and culture. The 2-day festival presents activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy: top-notch musical performances, First Nations demonstrations, educational workshops, local crafts, vendors Read more [...]
Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this day long cultural celebration! The following communities are participating: Grand Read more [...]
Garlic has never been sweeter! Celebrate the stinky rose at the 9th annual Chilliwack Garlic Festival at Fantasy Farms. Music, garlic tasting, goodies and so much more, come enjoy some local craft beer sponsored by old Yale brewing or a glass of Wine In our Community Services wine and beer Read more [...]
Culture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The first annual Culture Days event swept across more than 700 Canadian cities and towns during the last weekend of September 2010, Read more [...]
