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To Be Something More marks the latest chapter in Sandeep Johal’s ongoing exploration of women’s resilience. Through painting, collage, textiles, and a large-scale immersive mural, Johal uses her signature Indo-folk feminine aesthetic to confront the harsh realities of the female experience while infusing her work with vibrant colour, joy, and beauty. This new body of work celebrates the strength, endurance, and Read more...
Bill Reid Gallery presents: NDN Giver NDN Giver explores the layered meanings within both everyday and extraordinary gifts that circulate through the potlatch. Blankets, coppers, canoes, prints, mugs, trade beads and devil’s club strung into necklaces all become carriers of law, memory, and relation to one another. The title NDN Giver reclaims a phrase rooted in colonialism that mocked Indigenous generosity. In reality, Read more...
Embrace the eclectic energy of Nanaimo at our Bathtub Races, a thrilling tribute to our marine heritage, or get lost in the magic of our Lantern Festival, join the city in colour for our Pride Festival, Jazz fest and more. Every season brings something new and exciting, ensuring that no two visits to Nanaimo are ever the same. Here’re Upcoming Read more...
Phantom Scripts revisits three works by Geoffrey Farmer from the Audain Art Museum’s Permanent Collection — Vampire Archive, November 22, 1974(2010 – 2025), The Politics of Appearing(2012 – 2025), The Good Sweeper (2017 – 2025)— reframing them through newly composed scripts, annotations, and didactic texts authored by the artist. The texts function as interjections — speculative, contextual, poetic — that Read more...
“In looking back, I think the best work I did was of the people.” —Tamio Wakayama Enemy Alien is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of works by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama. His career, spanning over fifty years, began with his photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in the southern United States. Wakayama documented many of the social justice movements Read more...
Canada and the United States have immense powers over people and legal rights. Yet they are not the first or only nations in these lands. What do we really know about the history of the 49th parallel? How was it visualized and carved into the landscape over a century and a half ago? What perspectives are lost when we look Read more...
Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru Oct 14, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026 TUE-SAT 10AM-5PM admission by donation Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC Kintsugi, the Japanese art of “golden joinery,” is a 500-year-old tradition of repairing broken ceramics with natural Urushi lacquer and powdered gold. Rather than disguising damage, it highlights it—honoring imperfection Read more...
October 20, 2025- February 28, 2026. After exploring the underground and the award-winning BOOM! show, you can journey to the Terra Lab to explore this dynamic temporary exhibit. Explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators, and learn how remediation efforts now protect this ecosystem. This unique display includes specimens from the Howe Sound ecosystem, Read more...
Jim Lambie transforms everyday architectural spaces into immersive, energetic experiences through his vibrant vinyl tape installations. These site-specific works are an extension of his acclaimed Zobop series, which uses brightly coloured strips of industrial vinyl tape to contour the architectural space, wrapping its form in optical rhythm and vivid saturation. Lambie is a Glasgow–based artist, DJ and musician. His practice Read more...
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents: Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of work by renowned Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Curated by Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell, it features highlights from Christian’s career alongside pieces by his apprentices. Known for his masterful argillite carvings, jewelry, and monumental works, Christian began Read more...
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. Read more...
From artist talks and curatorial tours to workshops and performances, the Museum of Vancouver offers special events and programs for children and adults. Programming includes everything from Indigenous artisans, cultural celebrations, 2SLGBTQ+ content, civic engagement, food and gardening, crafting, film screenings, poetry readings, and more! Visit museumofvancouver.ca/events-programs to see what’s coming up at the MOV! Read more...
When Emily Carr (1871–1945) wrote about landscape paintings—her own and those of others—she would sometimes describe how an eye might move through the imagined space in the work. It is striking, then, that so many of her own paintings create an experience of dense, impenetrable forest that confounds such forward movement. In many cases, the viewer is tantalized with the Read more...
We who have known tides begins from a poetic inquiry that seeks to understand what it means to exist at the edges of the Pacific Ocean. We who have known tides is an examination that unveils the ways in which the ocean and living in proximity to it has shaped the work of Indigenous artists, as well as their relation to territories across Read more...
This exhibition explores one of the most intense and productive chapters in the professional life of American photographer Lee Miller. Between 1932 and 1945 Miller was a renowned portrait photographer running her own studio in New York (1932—1934), a photographer for perfume and cosmetic brands in advertising (1939—1945), and a fashion photographer and war correspondent for the British edition of Vogue (1939—1945). Read more...
The exhibition brings together artists Mike McNeeley, Chuck Melnychuk, and Sandrine Umuhoza in collaboration with WePress Community Arts Space. Their works reflect on lived experiences and social conditions of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside—narratives that also hold relevance with communities in Surrey. Aligned with WePress’ commitment to working with those most impacted by systemic injustice, What Bodies Know grew from community workshops centering immunocompromised Read more...
As the new year approaches, Okanagan residents are looking for ways to reduce stress, try something new, and spend more time doing what they love. The Vernon Community Arts Centre (VCAC) invites the community to do all three by making creativity their New Year’s resolution. Registration opens November 15 for Winter Art Classes (January–March) and Spring Break Art Camps for children aged 6–12. Offerings include Read more...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Ladysmith Festival of Lights. From the last Thursday in November until the second Sunday in January, the historic downtown is transformed into a sparkling wonderland with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights illuminating First Avenue. The festivities kick off with the massive Light Up Night, featuring live street entertainment and a spectacular parade that draws thousands Read more...
The works of Los Angeles-based artist Charlotte Zhang are inscribed with the histories of petty criminals, rogues, ruffians, and indeed tireslashers – her contemporary variant on labels found as far back as Elizabethan Era moralizing “rogue” pamphlets. Such outlaws, she observes, threaten ideas of property and propriety that have long defined upright members of society; and yet, they also personify the fantasy Read more...
Lights at Lafarge 2025 in Coquitlam is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter light display, running nightly from November 28, 2025, to February 16, 2026, at Town Centre Park, offering a magical 1.2 km illuminated path around Lafarge Lake with new exhibits, themed zones, food trucks, and family activities, all completely free to attend. Read more...
John Reischman & The Jaybirds December 7, 2025 John Reischman and the Jaybirds bring a fresh, stylish take on bluegrass, blending original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music. Led by master mandolinist John Reischman, the acclaimed, JUNO-nominated band delivers music that’s both timeless and contemporary, showcasing top-tier musicianship and an authentic, down-to-earth sound. Tickets and more information Piva Read more...
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler invites guests to experience the revitalization of its permanent exhibitions, featuring newly updated interpretive content in the Great Hall and the What We Treasure collection in Gallery One. Developed in collaboration with community members, the refreshed storyboards reflect the voices, perspectives, and languages of both the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation, offering Read more...
Our 2025/2026 Program Guide is here! Get ready to take part in the arts from September 2025 to June 2026. Whether you’re into music, dance, theatre, or visual and literary arts, we’ve got something for every age and skill level. Explore group classes, private lessons, events, exhibitions, scholarships, and more — all in one place! Programs run throughout the school Read more...
Our Workshops & Classes listings are a great way to find creative courses offered throughout British Columbia. opusartsupplies.com/resources/events Resources for the Creative Individual Art Materials, Digital Printing, and Picture Frames Videos, Demonstrations, Workshops, and Community Events Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff Locations across BC plus a National Mail Order Service Opus Art Supplies are available at these BC Locations: Read more...
We hope you will enjoy your exploration of our historic downtown core. Please follow the map, at your own pace, and stop at any one of our outdoor spaces to enjoy the streetscape. If you see a building, not on the Tour, which piques your interest, please make a note of it and ask about it at the museum. Please Read more...
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 cash Read more...
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is proud to present Cannery REcollections. An exhibit that reveals how objects serve as touchstones for storytelling and connect us to people, places and moments that shaped Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. This exhibit will feature artifacts from the Cannery’s collection that have not been seen in over a decade! Celebrate with us at Read more...
Squamish is a bird watcher’s paradise. In the winter months, as the eagles gather en masse, it is truly a sight to behold. Every fall, Squamish becomes home to one of North America’s largest congregations of wintering Bald Eagles ((Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In the first 3 weeks of October, 10,000 salmon make their annual journey upstream to spawn, attracting over 1,300 Read more...
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...
LEARN with Pottery Works – Click here for Workshops Pottery Works is a studio and gallery space located in New Westminster, BC, where working artists provide instruction for those who want to improve their skills and talents. Read more...
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...
Growing from the 2023 Gallery exhibition Invisible Fish, and inspired by the Joy Harjo poem “Remember,” remember the earth, remember the sky is a group show focusing on ancestral connections through land, air, and memory as experienced and understood by early career artists connected to this territory and in conversation with works from the Gallery’s permanent collection by Salish artists. Using an array Read more...
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is excited to announce the 2026 Festival will return to Vancouver from January 22 to February 8, 2026. For two and a half weeks across Vancouver, PuSh Festival invites audiences to discover creative theatrical works by local and Canadian artists alongside international collaborators and Indigenous creators. For more than two decades, PuSh has been the city’s midwinter Read more...
January 22, 2026 – March 8, 2026 ‘ ! ️ Thursday, January 22 ⏰6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PoMoArts (2425 St Johns Street, Port Moody) Free Admission | Artists in Attendance | Refreshments are Served Referencing a shift in viewpoints, TILT/ is an annual group exhibition emphasizing the power of art. Featuring over 30 artists, the exhibition brings together diverse perspectives and immersive experiences Read more...
January 23 to July 6, 2026 Step into the world of Critical Distance, an immersive augmented reality experience that brings you face-to-face with a holographic orca pod. Journey alongside J-Pod, a group of 25 endangered Southern Resident orcas living in the Salish Sea off the coast of Vancouver Island. Learn about the pod, including ten-year-old Kiki, and the daily obstacles and Read more...
Date: January 23 • 2026 End date: March 11 • 2026 Online: January 30 to March 11, 2026 Opening Reception: January 23 • 7 – 9 pm • more info Various Mediums in the Atrium Emerging Talent 28 showcases exceptional artwork from talented young artists across School District 43. This exhibition presents a diverse array of creative works, highlighting students’ unique perspectives and artistic journeys. Each Read more...
Every year we carefully curate a collection of exquisite, small-scale works with the anticipation of releasing our Small Treasures exhibition at the beginning of the new year. This January marks our 23rd year of hosting Small Treasures and with every passing year, the exhibition reaches new heights. This year is no exception, and we are incredibly excited to include, for Read more...
and curator Kayla Isomura. Kayla will share behind-the-scenes stories about working with participants, shaping the exhibition, and exploring the contemporary relevance of internment and incarceration today. Dates: January 25 and 31, 2026 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Tickets: Free with admission. Meet at the Museum’s front desk. Please note that photos and video may be captured at this event. If you do not wish Read more...
Griffin Art Projects opens the new year by offering the public a first look at a selection of works from two influential Montreal collectors in Embodied Conversations: The Lillian and Billy Mauer Collection, on view from January 31th to May 10th. The Mauer’s extensive collection holds more than 400 works by over 300 Canadian and international artists, this exhibition will present roughly 40 Read more...
Tony and Tina’s Wedding: A Night of Food, Fun, and Drama GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE It’s a Hilariously unforgettable evening this immersive dinner theater event returns, Whether you’re a fan of laugh-out-loud comedy or good party, Tony and Tina’s Wedding promises to deliver it all and more. This beloved show is coming back to offer you a front-row seat at Read more...
Nanoose Bay Studio Showcase – All Artists Under One Roof Location: Nanoose Place Community Center, 2925 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9 – Join us for a special event where you can experience the incredible talent of 21 local artists—all under one roof! We invite you to meet our talented local artists, and take-home original BC artwork. Whether Read more...
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...
Discover the Arts of Bowen Island. Join us for a FREE Self Guided Tour of 23 Art Studios and Hubs. Over 135 artists will be sharing their love of art with you. Sculpture, Photography, Painting, Ceramics, Jewellery, Textiles, Literary Works, and more. Each day will also offer a variety of Musical Performances and Literary Readings. This is a unique opportunity Read more...
The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 30 & 31st. Private art studios and pop-up artist venues will be open across Vancouver’s west side during the Open Studio Tour & Sale open daily 11-5. From internationally recognized artists to some of the city’s emerging talent, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with artists Read more...
Come join us for the 51st Annual Creative Chaos Festival!!!! The Creative Chaos Festival is hailed as one of the major tourist events in Vernon, B.C. It showcases over 200 artisans and crafters from across Canada. As well there are Specialty Foods products with Performing Arts and Food Trucks. Creative Chaos hosts some of the best in local performing arts. It’s Read more...
The 20th 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 Read more...
Dust off your boots for the Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival, British Columbia’s premier celebration of bluegrass and old-time music. Held annually over Father’s Day weekend (June 19-21, 2026) at the scenic Laketown Ranch in Lake Cowichan, this family-friendly event features a high-calibre lineup of international and local artists. Beyond the main stage performances, the festival is famous for its inclusive atmosphere, offering acoustic Read more...
The 39 Days of July isn’t just a festival—it’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and everything that calls us to the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Experience the heart and soul of the Cowichan Valley at the 39 Days of July, a free daily music and arts festival that transforms downtown Duncan into “A Rather Fun Place to Be.” Widely recognized as one Read more...
Presented by Coastal Jazz. For tickets and information go to https://www.coastaljazz.ca/. Ranked as one of British Columbia’s largest not-for-profit music presenters, Coastal Jazz produces the annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival as well as year-round concerts, and has a long-standing commitment to music education through its youth music programs and workshops. The Society is proud to be a significant part of Read more...
Director/Choreographer – Nicol Spinola Music Director – Brent Hughes Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. ABOUT THE SHOW Based on Read more...
Director/Choreographer – Peter Jorgensen Music Director – Sean Bayntun Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture, Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard. ABOUT THE SHOW Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring Read more...
The Parksville Beach Festival Society proudly presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition, a world-class event that draws master sculptors from around the globe to Parksville, British Columbia. Over four days, these artists have just 30 hours to transform sand and water into breathtaking works of art. Parksville’s sand sculpting tradition began in 1982 with the first “B.C. Read more...
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...
July 10th-19th, 2026 From World Stage to Local Artists, there’s something for everyone during our Season of the Performing Arts! For 35 years, the Harrison Festival Society has presented a lively Season of Performing Arts between September and May. The Season consists of eight to ten shows featuring local, national and international performers at the Harrison Memorial Hall in our beautiful Read more...
That’s a wrap on Cultivate 2025! Thank you to everyone who joined us July 12–13 on beautiful Gabriola Island for an unforgettable weekend of music, theatre, and community celebration. for the Gabriola Arts Council’s 2026 Cultivate Performing and Arts Festival! Cultivate will take place this year on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, and we are so excited to Read more...
Filomi Days takes place the 3rd weekend in July and celebrates our towns industries & culture!Experience our amazing food & retail vendors, parade, duck race, KidsFest & reconnect with long lost friends in the beer garden.. and much, much more! Read more...
Thank you for an incredible weekend of global sounds, homegrown stars, and three days of music by the beach at the 48th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival! VFMF is the ultimate summer weekend escape — where musical borders dissolve and the beach becomes the backdrop for the best in contemporary folk music. Highlights include Bab L’ Bluz, Elisapie, The Heavy Read more...
✨ Summer Breeze Days & Festival Nights ✨ July 18 & 19 – Nanoose Bay Make it a full-sensory summer weekend! By Day: Explore the Nanoose Bay Studio Tour – wander through local studios, meet talented artists, and experience beautiful, handcrafted art in the heart of Nanoose Bay. By Night: Head to Pacific Moon Rising Bar & Grill (1600 Stroulger Rd, Read more...
The Cowichan Folk Guild is proud to present the 42nd Annual Islands Folk Festival on July 24-26, 2026, a three-day music festival hosted at the historic Providence Farm in North Cowichan. . This beloved summer tradition brings together a diverse lineup of world-class folk, roots, and contemporary artists across multiple outdoor stages. With its laid-back atmosphere, vibrant artisan market, local food vendors, and dedicated children’s Read more...
PURCHASERS’ PREVIEW……………………… FRIDAY JULY 24, 7-10PM Be one of the first of over 9,000 to view 370+ original artworks before the gallery’s public opening. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and live music. Whether a first-time buyer, seasoned collector, or passionate art lover, you won’t want to miss this special opportunity to preview the stunning works and perhaps claim a favourite Read more...
Harmony Arts Festival, presented by Odlum Brown Limited, kicks off next year! Get ready for 10 unforgettable days of music, art, food, and community by the waterfront. Celebrate the best of summer with ten days of free live music, culinary experiences, art exhibitions, art markets, family programming, and Indigenous art, all set along the stunning waterfront. Read more...
August 4th – 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...
Wapiti, Fernie’s summer iconic celebration, transforms the serene riverside park nestled at the base of majestic mountains into an Canadian indie music haven. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking backdrop as phenomenal tunes set the tone for an unforgettable experience Wapiti 2026: August 7-8—see you there! Tickets on sale soon, follow us on Social Media for updates Read more...
Dive into the Ocean of Fun at Port McNeill’s OrcaFest! Get ready for a splashing good time at the heart of Vancouver Island’s North Island region – Port McNeill’s annual OrcaFest! This lively celebration, held every year, brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend filled with excitement, community spirit, and the charming surroundings of our coastal community. You will Read more...
The 2025 North Island Music Festival is set to return to Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, promising an unforgettable day of live music, community spirit, and island vibes. Scheduled for August 2026, this year’s festival will take place at the scenic Centennial Ball Field, offering a family-friendly atmosphere filled with diverse musical performances, local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, Read more...
Welcome to our 28th Annual Arts on the Avenue Festival! We are celebrating art, all kinds of art, on Sunday August 23rd, 2026 with our Arts on the Avenue Show & Sale. It will be bigger and better this year!. It all takes place on Ladysmith historic 1st Avenue from Warren St to Buller St. Early on Sunday morning, artists gather with coffee Read more...
The 4th annual Route 19A Arts Festival is a 16 day event in September (Sept 12-27) on central Vancouver Island celebrating the creativity of the small communities along Route 19A (Dashwood, Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay, Fanny Bay and Union Bay) by showcasing local visual and performing artists with a Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances and an Artists Studio Tour. www.route19a.com Sept Read more...
The Okanagan’s Largest Art Show. Artists, Galleries, Fibre Arts, Live Music, Special Displays, Live Auction, Prizes, and so much more! This intriguing two day multi-arts festival offers an enormous amount of creative artworks of all forms and styles, along with music on four stages, and many special events. Follow the coloured gates to the two school sites within a park Read more...
New Season, New Adventures. AWEFF ’26 The 2026 AWEFF is taking place September 23, 2026 in Kelowna, BC. TICKETS COMING SOON! Sign up for our newsletter below for updates as they come. The Adventurers Wanderers and Explorers Film Festival is a celebration of the true spirit of adventure, from mountain culture through to sea culture and beyond. Our goal is to Read more...
Get ready for an incredible weekend of art exploration! The North Shore Art Crawl is back October 2-4 This free, annual 3-day arts festival offers art enthusiasts an insider’s look into the vibrant North Shore arts scene. With opening receptions, art practice demonstrations and open studio tours, from over 300+ participating artists across North Vancouver and West Vancouver, there is plenty Read more...
The Crawl is a free, self-guided tour you can take at your own pace, a perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends together to experience Coast Life and uncover some unique, often hidden, spots. Explore the online listings and pick up a printed brochure to plan your visits. “Did you Know” the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl’” was listed as Read more...
Since 1998, 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. Read more...
Join us at the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver for a delightful holiday experience. Elevate your festive experience and immerse yourself in holiday cheer. Weave your way through the sparkling lights and aisles of 100+ wooden stalls selling unique artisanal gifts, enjoy festive music, skate on the ice rink, admire the City’s Christmas tree, appreciate community entertainment, and indulging Read more...
