Due to COVID-19 many of the events presented on our website may have been postponed given the rapidly evolving COVID-19 threat. Events presented on our website may have been postponed. Please check their websites for up to date information, also subscribe to our news digest for further updates.
We urge all to do what we can to keep our communities healthy as we pass through this crises.
Catch artists in their own space and see the inner workings of the studio tours life. Watch as a potter or ceramicist works clay with an expert touch. See a painter use colour, form and composition to splash an image on blank canvas. Experience the process of glassmaking, woodworking, metal sculpting, and an endless variety of artistic expression.
British Columbia’s diverse culture and pristine natural beauty create the perfect conditions for a vibrant arts community. Artists all over the province open the doors of their studios to the public for specialized viewing tours that can be found on Art-BC.com. Studio tours are an excellent way to immerse yourself in the local art scene. Some artists open their studios throughout the year, or for the summer season, while others will only be available for viewing during organized studio tours.
To begin, find an existing studio tour with a proposed itinerary or create your own cultural crawl – plan a visit to one of BC’s Creative Communities using the Guide and Art-BC.com to curate your own exploration of galleries, artist studios and more!
Due to COVID-19 many of the events presented on our website may have been postponed given the rapidly evolving COVID-19 threat. Events presented on our website may have been postponed. Please check their websites for up to date information, also subscribe to our news digest for further updates.
We urge all to do what we can to keep our communities healthy as we pass through this crises.
Catch artists in their own space and see the inner workings of the studio tours life. Watch as a potter or ceramicist works clay with an expert touch. See a painter use colour, form and composition to splash an image on blank canvas. Experience the process of glassmaking, woodworking, metal sculpting, and an endless variety of artistic expression.
British Columbia’s diverse culture and pristine natural beauty create the perfect conditions for a vibrant arts community. Artists all over the province open the doors of their studios to the public for specialized viewing tours that can be found on Art-BC.com. Studio tours are an excellent way to immerse yourself in the local art scene. Some artists open their studios throughout the year, or for the summer season, while others will only be available for viewing during organized studio tours.
To begin, find an existing studio tour with a proposed itinerary or create your own cultural crawl – plan a visit to one of BC’s Creative Communities using the Guide and Art-BC.com to curate your own exploration of galleries, artist studios and more!
The Sunshine Coast is home to the highest per capita population of artists and crafters in Canada. With its stunning natural beauty it’s no wonder the Sunshine Coast has a thriving artistic community! Follow the Purple Banner Flags (which artists hang on their studios to signal “We’re Open!”) from Langdale to Lund and take a Read more [...]
Explore backstage inside Vancouver’s most infamous venue with club owner Danny Filippone and friends as your guides, armed with stories of vice squad busts, mobsters, bootlegging, Rat Pack parties, fire and murder. With a jazz band up on stage and spaghetti and meatballs served the way Mama Filippone made ‘em, this Read more [...]
Join gallery staff for an inspiring art-filled adventure. We will visit artists’ studios and galleries of the spectacular Sea to Sky corridor. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included in tour). Cost: $65 Register at 604-925-7270 (course # 68776 ) or REGISTER ONLINE.
Heartwood Studio is pleased to offer three Open Studios per year in conjunction with two well-known Cowichan Valley artist groups—the Cowichan Artisans and the Visions Art Tour. In 2020 our Spring tour is on Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Our 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 [...]
A superb lineup of more than 40 artists show their work at the 18th annual Quadra Studio Tour. Come see for yourself and experience some island flair June 6 & 7, 2020. Saturday June 6, 10am – 5pm, Sunday June 7, 10am – 4pm Many varied mediums are featured in Read more [...]
Discover Richmond’s diverse community and enjoy special behind-the-scenes opportunities during Doors Open Richmond 2020. Explore over 40 sites across Richmond on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, including museums, places of worship, cultural centres, businesses, and more. Doors Open is an annual, free two-day event presented by the Richmond Museum. Last Read more [...]
The Port Moody Art Walk is back for 2020! Kick-start your summer with a self-directed tour of artist studios and galleries within walking distance of Port Moody’s Gallery Row on Friday, June 19th from 4-9pm. Each venue will feature exhibitions, artist displays, live performances, and refreshments in celebration of the 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 [...]
Welcome to Lake Country ArtWalk The Interior’s Largest Arts Festival September 12 & 13, 2020 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For two days every September, the Lake Country Community Complex transforms into a festival of creativity. ArtWalk attracts over 7000+ attendees and features displays of visual and performing arts from 300+ Okanagan Read more [...]
In BC, up to 600 free activities are presented across the province each year, inviting the public behind the scenes to connect with creative people in their community and discover new arts and cultural practices. Discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work in their Read more [...]
The New West Cultural Crawl is a two-day visual arts and cultural festival that celebrates and presents New Westminster’s creative character and diversity. A cultural experience that exists throughout the city’s neighbourhoods. Discover our historical heritage and the ‘New’ New West. New Westminster has a fantastic artistic landscape that continues Read more [...]
The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl is a self directed art adventure held over 3 days, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.. Travel along the entire Sunshine Coast Highway from Gambier Island and Langdale to Earl’s Cove. It is a chance to meet the artists in their studios and experience the 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.
