Chemainus
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January 1, 2023
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January 1, 2025
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The Chemainus Mural Project, started in 1981, is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus Mural Project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society restores, maintains and introduces new murals as the occasion Read more...
Richmond
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January 1, 2023
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June 1, 2024
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There are a variety of ways to learn about and explore Richmond’s public art. Discover them online on our Public Art Registry page, or take a look at our public art brochures. The City of Richmond is proud to be home to a wealth of signature public artworks and is dedicated to creating a vibrant city in which to live Read more...
New Westminster
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January 1, 2023
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May 30, 2024
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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...
Sechelt
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January 1, 2023
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May 31, 2024
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Take a walk throughout downtown Sechelt, BC, to discover a variety of colourful murals and locally made sculptures. We recommend you start your walk at the Sechelt Visitor Info Centre, and finish at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre gallery. This guided tour includes highlights of the District of Sechelt’s Public Art Collection as well as murals located on various businesses Read more...
Langley
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January 1, 2023
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May 11, 2024
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We are proud to watch thousands of people that come to Downtown Langley City annually to take part in our beautiful Downtown Langley Mural Walk Mural Walk | Downtown Langley. This is a family-friendly activity and it’s also perfect for date-night or something fun to do with your friends. Our Mural Walk features 25 one-of-a-kind, professional murals all within walking Read more...
Vancouver
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May 5, 2023
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April 21, 2024
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Internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Pedro Reyes’ PACE IN SPACE! brings us face to face with a set of creatures that resemble cars with legs. Are they machines or animals or animatronic hybrids? Cars belong on the street, but these creatures inhabit the sidewalk, existing alongside other two- and four-legged beings. What is happening? Is one lifting its leg to the wall? For PACE IN Read more...
Vancouver
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July 20, 2023
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August 7, 2024
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Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project, curated by Propellor Studio, in collaboration with Museum of Vancouver, celebrates the creativity and craft of Vancouver’s design community, while engaging with questions central to the role of design in advancing sustainability as well as social and environmental justice. A diverse group of 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers were selected to Read more...
Burnaby
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November 8, 2023
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April 30, 2024
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Ongoing Free Explore Japanese Canadian history and continuing heritage on the walls of the upper level at the Nikkei Centre. Learn about the first immigrants from Japan to Canada; vibrant prewar communities in British Columbia; forced dispersal across Canada; and the continuing stories of civil rights and Japanese heritage in Canada. Read more...
Burnaby
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November 8, 2023
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September 30, 2024
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Free to the public until September 2024 Meet 6 Japanese Canadian women leaders who upheld the community for over a century: Michiko Midge Ayukawa, Sono Nakazawa, Tomiko Nishimura, Kinori Oka, Maryka Omatsu, and Miyoshi Mickey Tanaka. The stories of these scientists, academics, activists, poets, and businesswomen are told through their art materials, photographs, books, and awards, now on display for Read more...
Vancouver
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November 24, 2023
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May 31, 2024
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WATCH VIDEO HERE In this episode of Living A Creative Life, we’re taking time to recognize artist Gordon A. Smith – Renowned Canadian artist Gordon A. Smith, co-founder of Artists for Kids, epitomized the idea that art is a gift. Painting until the age of 100, his lifelong dedication to creativity was a journey he generously shared throughout his career, leaving Read more...
New Westminster
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January 1, 2024
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June 6, 2025
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Promoting and encouraging diverse and inclusive public art opportunities to animate the urban landscape and nurture civic dialogue. Read more...
Sechelt
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January 1, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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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...
Vancouver
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January 6, 2024
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June 29, 2024
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VISIT THE GALLERY FOR FREE ON THE FIRST FRIDAY EVENING OF EVERY MONTH! Through the generous support of BMO, we will be offering free admission for all visitors to the Gallery from 4 PM to 8 PM on the first Friday of every month. At the start of each month, come down to the Gallery for an inspiring evening of Read more...
Squamish
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January 7, 2024
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June 30, 2024
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The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the 20+ murals in Downtown Squamish which includes new and existing murals. Squamish Mural Walk presented by the Downtown Squamish BIA The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the 20+ murals in Downtown Squamish which includes new and existing murals. Last year eleven new mural installations were painted Read more...
Vancouver
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January 8, 2024
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December 1, 2024
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First Saturday Open Art Studios is a free, monthly event that began in 2010 and can be found in various locations across the Lower Mainland. Every first Saturday noon to five pm, over 85 individual artists and art collectives open their workshops for you to enjoy! Be inspired by original art or buy your new, favorite piece directly from a local artist. Read more...
Bowen Island
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January 17, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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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...
Vancouver
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January 20, 2024
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January 19, 2025
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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...
Maple Ridge
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January 25, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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Currently, Canadian art institutions collect major artists’ work who have reached significant status through exhibitions and representation in major public institutions in Canada and abroad. The number of these artists is small in relation to the number of fine artists who have significant bodies of work, but who are not currently being collected. When artists die, only the work of Read more...
North Vancouver
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January 27, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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January 27 – May 5, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, January 26, 2024, 6:00-8:00PM Curated by Lisa Baldissera and David MacWilliam West Coast artists Joan Balzar and Michael Morris were foundational in the history of conceptual art, abstraction and Op art in the region. To be within their orbit was to be part of a movement which shaped and internationalized visual Read more...
Whistler
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January 27, 2024
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March 31, 2024
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Feature Exhibition Fighting for Justice – On the Coast | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Lil̓wat7úl opens Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, B.C. January 26, 2024, Skw̲xw̲ú7mesh / Líl̓wat7úl (Whistler, BC) – The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) invites guests to experience its latest exhibition: Fighting for Justice – On the Coast | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Lil̓wat7úl. Read more...
West Kelowna
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January 30, 2024
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May 24, 2024
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Jan 30th – May 24th 2024 Join Grizzli Winery for our spring exhibition, a ‘Symphony of Colors.’ Showcasing West Kelowna’s very own, the West Kelowna Artists. This exhibition is a composition of coloured-inspired artworks. Everything from nature, animals, seasons and blooms, picturesque locations, majestic landscapes and one-of-a-kind bright abstracts. The West Kelowna Artists (WKA) is a group of talented women Read more...
New Westminster
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February 18, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.—-WB Yeats The creative depiction of animals goes back millennia, describing a shared and often fraught relationship with technology. Animals have become potent symbols through which we can appreciate changing socio-political conditions and interpret philosophies of power, freedom, rational thought, belief and morality. Extensive research into Read more...
Nanoose Bay
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February 28, 2024
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September 21, 2024
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Nanoose Bay artists welcome you to come visit year round at our studios. You can find us under Studio Guide through our directory. Please check for open studios during the tours or contact the individual studios for hours of operation and follow any posted Covid protocols at individual studios and galleries. STAY SAFE AND ENJOY! Read more...
Vancouver
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March 1, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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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...
Penticton
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March 1, 2024
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June 3, 2026
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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...
Coquitlam
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March 1, 2024
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July 31, 2024
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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...
Delta
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March 1, 2024
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March 31, 2024
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“Creativity takes courage” Henri Matisse Saturday March 2: -Artists demonstration by Kate Herring -Plus interactive poster and refreshments Read more...
Gabriola
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March 5, 2024
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March 30, 2024
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vBasilica of the Young Caryatid: A Cross Media Art Installation curated by Frances Usher and Catherine Hallam is now on exhibition at Free Spirit Gallery & Shop from March 5 to March 30th, 2024. an exciting new solo exhibition for Free Spirit Gallery, a site specific installation by Gabriolan artist Frances Usher is coming next week. We both look forward to welcoming you into this sacred installation Frances has conceptualized and Read more...
Gabriola
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March 5, 2024
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March 30, 2024
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The installation Basilica of the Young Caryatid celebrates the fortitude of female youth through visual metaphors of their journey. The narrative is delivered with integrity, sincerity and passion in hopes of evoking empathy and an emboldenment. This exhibition/installation Basilica of the Young Caryatid is the second in a body of work exploring women’s journey as defined by the expectations of Read more...
Penticton
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March 6, 2024
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June 4, 2025
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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...
Nanaimo
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March 8, 2024
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April 26, 2024
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On the heels of a very successful fall festival, NIJFA is proud to present Women in Jazz as part of our 2024 LIVE @ The Shaw spring series. This 4-part series features 6 extraordinary band leaders who represent the many flavours of jazz music. The LIVE @ The Shaw-Women in Jazz series kicks off on International Woman’s Day, March 8, and is spread out over various Fridays, wrapping Read more...
Nanaimo
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March 8, 2024
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April 26, 2024
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NANAIMO’S JAZZ FEST LAUNCHES LIVE @ THE SHAW SERIES – CELEBRATING WOMEN IN JAZZ Four Fridays: March 8, March 22, April 12 and April 26, 2024 All shows start at 7:30pm at Shaw Auditorium of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Get your tickets here Read more...
Port Moody
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March 9, 2024
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December 25, 2024
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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...
Vernon
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March 14, 2024
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May 15, 2024
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The Vernon Public Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the visit of renowned international artist, Ulrich J. Wolff, for the opening reception of his highly anticipated exhibition titled There Must Be Life. The exhibition will be on display at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from March 14th to May 15th, 2024. Ulrich J. Wolff, winner of the 2021 Okanagan Print Triennial Read more...
Port Moody
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March 14, 2024
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December 25, 2024
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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...
Vancouver
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March 21, 2024
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April 21, 2024
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Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage THE RIVETING TRUE STORY OF A THEATRE PIONEER It’s 1833, and at London’s Theatre Royal, Ira Aldridge is making history by becoming the first Black actor to tread the boards as Shakespeare’s Othello. As the public and parliament debate the abolition of slavery, how will audiences react to the revolution already taking place on the stage? Read more...
Penticton
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March 22, 2024
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March 29, 2024
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Friday March 22 – Friday March 29, 2024 Kicking off 7 days of free and discounted events, Community Week will run from March 24th to 30th. We are calling it now – In our 2nd year, Community Week will be the most exciting week of 2023 in Penticton. We’ve grown to include over 40 local community partners, and businesses and Read more...
North Vancouver
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March 23, 2024
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May 11, 2024
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Start with Art is a unique exhibition that focuses on encouraging young people to appreciate, collect, and curate their own art collection – with a special price list just for kids 16 and younger! For this 19th annual exhibition we’ve assembled a fantastic group of established artists who work in a variety of media and artwork in the gallery is Read more...
Nelson
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March 23, 2024
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June 22, 2024
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March 23 to June 22, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, March 22 @ 7pm As an activist, visual artist, and radio personality for nearly 75 years, Judy Wapp has lived an incredible life, laying the groundwork for her intense interest in communication via mass media – the subject of her collage work for nearly 33 years. A thoughtful look at Judy’s art Read more...
New Westminster
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March 25, 2024
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March 30, 2024
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An entire week of magic is coming to Downtown New Westminster this month! The Magic Festival is happening March 25-30, 2024 at various locations. Prepare to be amazed by a lineup of enchanting performances, captivating displays, and mystical experiences that promise to ignite your imagination and leave you breathless with awe. The Festival will showcase a diverse range of talents and styles, ensuring each Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
March 28, 2024
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October 31, 2024
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True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from around the world and the artists who are reconnecting with traditional skin marking practices. The revival of ancestral tattoo designs and motifs, the re-envisioning of meaning and protocols, and the re-fashioning of ancestral application methods is part of Indigenous peoples’ efforts to reclaim their lands, Read more...
Penticton
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March 29, 2024
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March 31, 2024
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Returning Spring 2024 Community Week: March 22nd – 28th, 2024 Festival Weekend: March 29th – 31st, 2024 Read more...
Langley Township
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April 5, 2024
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Lheidli T’enneh singer-songwriter Kym Gouchie’s traditional hand drum, acoustic guitar, full-bodied voice and authentic storytelling are a powerful force. Her performances are known for their lasting impact, instilling messages of inspiration and hope. To find out more about the artists in this trio, head to https://www.bezartshub.com/events-title. Door & Bar at 7pm Free parking from 5pm on Read more...
Richmond
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April 7, 2024
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The Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival returns on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 11 am – 4pm, bringing the community together to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossom alongside the cultural richness of Japan. Between 11 am and 4 pm, the Matsuri Tent will offer displays and demonstrations from local artisans including calligraphy, bonsai and origami, as well as the Read more...
Gibsons
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April 9, 2024
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April 25, 2024
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The 50th Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts Society takes place in person from April 9 to 25, 2024 and is open to amateur performers of all and ages and levels. The Highlights Concert featuring the top performers takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Much is planned in great anticipation to get together in person to continue the Read more...
Richmond
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April 11, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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Gateway Theatre is thrilled to present Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, an uproarious comedy with a fresh and lively take on the legendary tale of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. From the award-winning master of mayhem Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) comes a fast-paced, pulse-pounding comedy like no other. Directed by Barbara Tomasic, Read more...
Powell River
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April 11, 2024
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April 14, 2024
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Join us April 11-14 for Townsite Jazz Festival 2024! Headliners include Canadian jazz all-stars Phil Dwyer, PJ Perry and Brad Turner, and the Cory Weeds Quartet featuring New York City organist/pianist Brian Charette. Plus, you won’t want to miss intimate appearances by the Duncan Symonds Band, Mimosa and the Karen Graves Quartet; a gala dance fronted by Wunderbread; or our Read more...
Sidney
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April 19, 2024
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April 25, 2024
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West Coast Wild Exhibit Press Release Come and join us for our second annual group exhibition, taking place the week of April 19-25, 2024 at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, B.C. West Coast Wild features the work of seven artists, Carole Finn, Dyan Myhr, Anna Spratt, Thomas Kero, Corinne Flaws, Bettina Williams, and Jocelyn West, Read more...
Salt Spring Island
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April 20, 2024
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Early bird tickets on sale Tue Jan 16 We are thrilled to announce our headline concert for celebrating ArtSpring’s 25th Anniversary will be Juno award-winning musician Jim Cuddy and his band on Saturday April 20. As one half of Blue Rodeo’s songwriting partnership, Cuddy has sold millions of records worldwide and is one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music. Stay tuned Read more...
Vancouver
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April 26, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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The blood of passion surges and spills in one of the most beloved and widely performed works in operatic history. Animated by an all-star cast and audacious stagecraft, the conflicting worlds and failed romance of the sensual, rebellious Carmen and the possessive military man Don José absolutely burst off the stage. From the stirring Toreador Song to the tauntingly seductive Read more...
Nanoose Bay
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April 26, 2024
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Friday, April 26, doors 6:00-8:30 pm; Saturday April 27, doors 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, free admission. Nanoose Place Community Centre, Main Hall, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC A group show of members, showcasing their art, all in one place! Read more...
Vernon
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May 1, 2024
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May 28, 2024
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Join us for our 4th annual Mugs of May Art Show and Sale. This hugely popular event features hundreds of handmade mugs from Okanagan artisans, along with fine art pieces that celebrate the humble mug. From the functional to the fantastical, you can works made of clay, metal, wood, glass, paper, and even fibre. New mugs are brought in throughout the Read more...
Christina Lake
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May 1, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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Join a selection of workshops at the Christina Lake Arts Centre! The Arts on 3 Gallery is located within the Welcome Centre and showcases an abundant selection of local talent through the exhibition and sale of art and craft. C.L.A.A.S sponsored community events includes a Featured Artist Section in the gallery. The Gallery showcases a wide variety of media including painting, Read more...
Port Hardy
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May 4, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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We are thrilled to extend our warmest invitation to you for the annual “Wild Songs by the Sea Festival” presented by Wild Heart Music in Port McNeill, BC. This festival is not just about promoting artists and events, but about fostering a community of expressive arts on the North Island and bringing people together. We believe in the power of Read more...
Penticton
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May 16, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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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...
Castlegar
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May 18, 2024
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November 5, 2024
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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 Read more...
Courtenay
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May 18, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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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 either just begun their careers or are perhaps shifting to Read more...
Courtenay
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May 18, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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21st Annual Art and Bloom Festival May 20, 21 & 22, 2023 Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm Mon. 10am-4pm Entrance Fee: $10.00 About the garden: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens are an act of love, developed by one man in an effort to fulfill a dream to share with all. Woodland Gardens, Courtenay, BC has one of the largest rhododendron collections Read more...
Langley Township
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May 20, 2024
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Fort Langley May Day Parade The BC Farm Museum is a very large participant in one of the largest parades in BC. Fort Langley’s May Day celebrations include a large morning parade, afternoon community fair in the park and Victoria Day activities at the historic fort. Read more...
Vancouver
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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VANCOUVER, B.C. – Celebrating 31 years! The West of Main Art Walk is back with over 60 participating artists in Vancouver’s longest running open studio tour & sale. May 25 & 26, 2024 | 11am – 5pm The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 27-28th! Private art studios and pop-up artist venues will be open across Read more...
Bowen Island
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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Here’s Bowen Arts Tour will run on the 4th Weekend every May, Starting May 25/26, 2024. We are proud to connect the community, visitors and artists in a fun, interactive environment. With up to 21 Art Studios and Art Hubs showcasing the works of over 130 Artists including Visual, Literary and Performing Arts. Enjoy your Coffee and watch an Artist Read more...
Hope
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May 25, 2024
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September 7, 2024
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Held in Memorial Park every Saturday from May 25 – September 7. Hope Mountain Market in beautiful downtown Hope BC. Come visit Hope’s outdoor public market for unique, healthy foods and other one-of-a-kinds! Read more...
North Vancouver
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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This annual North Shore outdoor community event that will be taking place this year for its 25 year running! Each year, musicians, visual artists and performers fill beautiful, local, outdoor garden spaces with their imagination and creativity, with the aim of inspiring visitors to reflect on their relationships to place, land, and community. Read more...
Terrace
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May 27, 2024
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July 7, 2024
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The Skeena Salmon Arts Festival has left a lasting mark on the community of Terrace, B.C. Learn about the Society and view our galleries, artist bios and upcoming exhibits here Skeena Salmon Arts Festival matches owners who wish to beautify their buildings with artists who can create the vision they seek. Public Art: Terrace is home to an incredible array Read more...
Nelson
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June 1, 2024
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September 30, 2024
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NEW Touring App Have you ever wanted to hire a tour guide, who takes you around Kootenay Lake in the privacy of your vehicle, and tells you about the land, lake, amenities and more? Well, that dream has come true with the Kootenay Lake Road Trip App and it’s Driving Tours. The App also has a Mural Tour that highlights Read more...
Delta
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June 6, 2024
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June 23, 2024
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Juried Show (open call) at the South Delta Artists Guild Awards reception Thursday, June 6, 2024 Read more...
Vernon
Date:
June 7, 2024
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June 9, 2024
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Creative Chaos is hailed as one of the major tourist events in Vernon B.C. attracting some 20,000 men, women, and children and the largest craft sale of its kind in western Canada. It showcases approximately 200 artisans and crafters from throughout B.C., the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Provinces. As well there are Specialty Food products, a Creative Activities section, Read more...
Chetwynd
Date:
June 7, 2024
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June 9, 2024
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The Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped The District of Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. Artists from all over the world compete in this unique competition. The District of Chetwynd in BC keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. Spectators can watch the artists create their works of art over the Read more...
Richmond
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June 8, 2024
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June 9, 2024
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The annual Doors Open Richmond returning this spring as a free, in-person event from June 8 to 9, 2024. Doors Open celebrates cultural diversity and raises civic awareness by offering a look inside places of worship, cultural and civic centres, local businesses, museums and heritage sites. Featuring 39 sites, some programs require pre-registration but most offer drop-in activities. Visitors can plan their weekend Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
June 11, 2024
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September 28, 2024
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2024 SEASON PACKS ON SALE NOW! We’re excited to announce details of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 35th Season, which will run from June 11 to September 28, 2024. On the BMO Mainstage, director Diana Donnelly celebrates the topsy-turvy world of Twelfth Night, packed with romance and laughs, adventure and self-discovery, set to original music by a beloved Vancouver singer-songwriter. It will Read more...
Duncan
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June 14, 2024
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June 16, 2024
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B.C.’s largest bluegrass and old-time music festival held every Father’s Day weekend in June at Laketown Ranch Music Park, Lake Cowichan BC. Grammy and Juno-calibre artists, jam sessions, workshops, and a Saturday night outdoor square dance. 17 and under free with an adult, free day parking, with both weekend and day tickets available. Read more...
Powell River
Date:
June 17, 2024
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June 29, 2024
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PRISMA draws over 5,000 concertgoers from BC and beyond to daily musical events, symphony and chamber music concerts, master classes and student recitals. The PRISMA Festival Orchestra, the highlight of the festival, performs four full symphony concerts. PRISMA’s 2024 orchestra program is still to be confirmed. For details, festival passes and individual tickets, please visit the PRISMA website. Read more...
Hope
Date:
June 22, 2024
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June 23, 2024
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It’s official!!! The dates for the Hope Art Crawl 2024 SATURDAY JUNE 22 – 23, 2024 Stay tuned for information early in the new year so you can start planning to participate or plan to attend. We look forward to showcasing more local artists and inviting more people to our lovely community to experience all the creativity it has to Read more...
Squamish
Date:
June 22, 2024
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June 23, 2024
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The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the 20+ murals in Downtown Squamish which includes new and existing murals. Last year eleven new mural installations were painted during the Squamish Mural Festival in June 2022. The best way to explore the murals in Downtown Squamish is by simply taking a stroll with this self-guided tour. Experience the diverse Read more...
Vancouver
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June 24, 2024
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June 30, 2024
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Founded in 1985 and incorporated in 1986, Coastal Jazz is a community-based, not-for-profit, charitable arts organization that has worked diligently to establish Vancouver as a centre for creating and exchanging sounds and ideas between local, national, and international music communities. Our mission is not only to increase the appreciation of music but to strengthen the arts community by developing special projects, artistic exchanges, partnerships, educational initiatives, Read more...
Duncan
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June 29, 2024
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July 1, 2024
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Have plans for the Canada Day long weekend? What’s better than celebrating in Youbou with some incredible musicians in a serene setting. The event is a three day, all-ages music festival set on the expansive Laketown Ranch in Lake Cowichan. Festival-goers can camp on-site and bring their own food and alcohol, with showers, beverage gardens, and ample water stations. Read more...
Langley Township
Date:
July 1, 2024
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Canada Day Celebration Take time for a walk through BC’s largest display of pioneer artifacts. A scavenger hunt where you will learn some interesting tidbits around the museum is always fun,The BC Farm Museum offers a petting zoo, balloon and face painting stations, as well as other family-friendly activities to enjoy. Read more...
Richmond
Date:
July 1, 2024
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July 1, 2024 The day-long program will feature live music, exhibitions, demonstrations, and a variety of hands-on activities. Community is at the core of festival programming, which highlights the themes of family, fitness, and fun. Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
July 1, 2024
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Challenge yourself with Plein Air for your chance to WIN! Jump start your creativity this summer and take your art outdoors! Read more...
Langley
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July 4, 2024
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July 14, 2024
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July 4-14 at Township 7 Winery and July 18-28 at Douglas Park in Langley. Tickets will be available for this show on May 1st. Read more...
Vancouver
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July 4, 2024
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August 24, 2024
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So much more than just a night at the theatre, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) interweaves a kaleidoscope of elements – setting, scenery, concessions, and quality art – into a fun, encompassing experience much greater than the sum of its parts. 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2 Read more...
Hope
Date:
July 5, 2024
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August 30, 2024
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Free concerts taking place in Memorial Park, Hope, BC every Friday in a Jul & Aug at 6:30-8:15pm Read more...
Smithers
Date:
July 5, 2024
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July 7, 2024
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The Festival embraces all genres of music, hosting an eclectic mix of musicians performing on one of four stages. We are fortunate to have world-class artists headline the festival every year. In addition to our headliners, Midsummer showcases dozens of talented local and regional performers, discovering fresh new music in the valley. The festival also includes a variety of interactive Read more...
Crawford Bay
Date:
July 5, 2024
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July 7, 2024
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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...
Duncan
Date:
July 5, 2024
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July 7, 2024
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Visions Artists once again will open their studios for three days so that you can see first hand the exceptional work they do and choose work that was inspired by these unique settings in the Cowichan Valley. You’ll see oceanfronts, gardens, woodlands and farm settings thatsurround the artist’s studios in Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Maple Bay and Crofton. Read more...
Parksville
Date:
July 12, 2024
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August 18, 2024
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The Parksville Beach Festival Society presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, a world class event that attracts master sand sculptors from all corners of the globe to participate in this remarkable competition in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Sculptors have 30 hours over four days to create their masterpieces from just sand and water. Parksville’s Sand Sculpting Competition history dates back to 1982, when Read more...
Harrison Hot Springs
Date:
July 12, 2024
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July 21, 2024
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The 45th Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts is coming July 12th-21st, 2024 An Artist for Every Audience. Here’s a taste of who’s coming to Town! Click here for the Festival full artist lineup for the free Beach Stage and ticketed Hall Performances! Read more...
Kamloops
Date:
July 25, 2024
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July 28, 2024
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This year marks the 5th edition of the Kamloops International Buskers Festival (KIBF), a free-to-attend street theatre festival that is as unique as the city that gives it a home. The festival brings 4 days of fun to downtown Kamloops, July 25 – 29, 2024, and features professional street performers from around the world, as well as regional and local performers Read more...
Salmon Arm
Date:
July 26, 2024
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July 28, 2024
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These new dates help ensure ROOTSandBLUES remains a vibrant and sustainable festival that continues to showcase the beautiful Shuswap and enhance the quality of life for residents and the business community,” says Kevin Tobin, artistic director. Now in its 32nd year, the SAFMS—the non-profit behind the ROOTSandBLUES festival—hopes the change in dates will help protect the festival from smoke and Read more...
Sooke
Date:
July 27, 2024
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August 5, 2024
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The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for the finest artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s coastal islands to showcase and sell their work. Behind the scenes during most of July, more than 300 volunteers will be busy doing what it takes to create the gallery. Everything they do, from helping construct and light the gallery, hanging and placing Read more...
Courtenay
Date:
August 2, 2024
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August 4, 2024
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One Weekend, One Stage, Three Shows! Many of your perennial favourites are retu rning; the BC Day Parade along with the Comox Nautical Days Vintage Car Show. There are rides, games and crafts for the kids and the Rotary Splash Park and Playground is sure to be a big hit. While at the Festival take time to shop the more Read more...
Comox
Date:
August 2, 2024
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August 4, 2024
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Filberg Festival 2024 is gearing up to be an extraordinary celebration of arts, culture, and music set against the stunning backdrop of Comox Valley. This annual event, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings, is a testament to the rich creative tapestry of our community. As we prepare to celebrate the 40th Anniversary, we are thrilled to announce that Read more...
Wells
Date:
August 2, 2024
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August 4, 2024
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Island Mountain Arts is excited to invite folks back to Wells for the next iteration of the ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art, which will take place August 2nd – 4th, 2024. Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
August 3, 2024
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August 4, 2024
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Oppenheimer Park and surrounding areas. Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs, and collaborates with local organizations, artists, and communities. Discover the Culture and Heritage of Read more...
Langley Township
Date:
August 5, 2024
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August 5th – 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...
Fernie
Date:
August 9, 2024
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August 10, 2024
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Wapiti is Fernie BC’s summer music festival. An indie music festival in a park by a river at the foot of a mountain, it’s a beautiful setting for some amazing music. Read more...
Nelson
Date:
August 9, 2024
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August 11, 2024
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The Nelson and District Arts Council is excited to present the fifth Nelson International Mural Festival happening August 11th, 12th, 13th, 2023 throughout Nelson, BC. Cultural vibrancy in Nelson continues to flourish under the festival’s engagement of street artists, muralists, creators, and art enthusiasts joining the festival from the local, national, and international art scene. Through large scale public artworks, Read more...
Smithers
Date:
August 9, 2024
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August 10, 2024
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A FREE SELF-GUIDED TOUR! Each summer, a group of Artisans of the Bulkley Valley invite you to visit their studios in and around Smithers and Telkwa on a dedicated day or weekend. Explore the valley while you enjoy this FREE self-guided tour. Pottery, paintings jewelry, stained glass, cards, fabric arts, baskets and more. Read more...
Nelson
Date:
August 9, 2024
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September 20, 2024
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Circulated by the Canadian Museum of Human Rights August 9 to Sept 20, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, August 9 @ 7pm The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery (NMAG) is honoured to exhibit a replicated portion of The Witness Blanket in the fall of 2024, on tour from the Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Inspired by a woven blanket, The Witness Blanket is Read more...