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Smither’s Self-Guided Art Mural & History Walks

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June 5, 2022
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This fun, vibrant and interpretive mural was designed in 2020 to depict a comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of life in the Bulkley Valley. The beauty of this mural is in its multidimensionality. The interpretations described here include facts and stories of the town for your entertainment and information. Please keep in mind that each icon represents something different to everyone, whether you Read more...
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Courses & Workshops @ Fibreworks Studio & Gallery

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June 7, 2022
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Coming spring 2022. Instructors & dates to be determined. Please contact the gallery at info(at)fibreworksgallery.com for registration information. Master Weaver Level One The foundation class for the Artisan designation of the Master Weaver Program. It provides the basis for an ongoing exploration into weave structures, colour & design, and focuses on refining skills with materials and equipment. Master Weaver Level Read more...
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Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market

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June 11, 2022
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June 6, 2023
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Our vendors sell food & artisan products that are 100% made, baked, or grown locally. Join us Saturday mornings at the corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street in Smithers. Do you have a passion for local produced food, plants and artisan products? Come to the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market and purchase directly from the source! Saturday mornings the place Read more...
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Heart and Home Exhibition

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June 18, 2022
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February 28, 2023
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Victoria, BC – Warm and intimate. The new Robert Bateman exhibition will make its world premiere at the Bateman Gallery on June 18. The Robert Bateman: Heart and Home exhibition illuminates the inspirations, connections and soul of an artist steeped in nature. The collection is comprised of extraordinary artwork and pieces, some never-before-seen and meant for an audience of one. It captures the Read more...
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Winter Exhibition: The World Around Us

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October 1, 2022
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February 26, 2023
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Opening Date: October 16th 2022 4pm – 6pm Buy tickets here Changing seasons brings the rotation of Grizzli Art Gallery’s newest exhibition: ‘The World Around Us’, featuring the work of three Okanagan-based artists: Anne Gidluck, Valerie Thompson and Diane Postman. ‘The World Around Us’ comes out of the artists’ shared experience living through a pandemic that encouraged us all to Read more...
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ArtSpring Presents 2022-23 season

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October 2, 2022
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February 25, 2023
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Welcome to the ArtSpring Presents 2022-23 season. 28 live music, dance, and theatre events, an international visual art exhibition, live broadcasts from the Met, youth choirs, creative residencies, and community workshops. There’s something for everyone in this season’s exciting lineup. Professional touring artists from Canada and beyond bring a mix of classical, baroque, jazz, blues, folk, and pop music, along with thrilling Read more...
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Public Art & Heritage in Port Moody

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November 1, 2022
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February 28, 2023
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A Public Art Walk exploring Town Centre is available for viewing online. There are a total of 14 public art pieces in the tour. You can enjoy the tour in-person or from the comfort of your own home. If you are touring in-person you are welcome to park in the Recreation Complex parking lot or along Knowle Street. The tour includes public art pieces Read more...
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Port Moody Workshop Guide

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November 1, 2022
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December 30, 2023
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EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH A CLASS AT POMOARTS We offer classes for all ages and ability levels in a wide range of artistic mediums. Browse our programs, or check out our seasonal program guide! Note: If you notice a discrepency between a PRINTED version versus our ONLINE program guide, please know that the online version is the most up to Read more...
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Helen Utsal Workshops

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November 8, 2022
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March 12, 2023
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These workshops are in small groups of no more than 6 people. This allows me to give everyone one to one time and help them develop their painting. I provide materials, guidance, tips and techniques to art lovers who want to try their hand at making a unique personal piece of art. Please come with a photo of something you Read more...
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PROVISIONAL STRUCTURES | CARMEN PAPALIA WITH CO-CONSPIRATORS

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December 3, 2022
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April 16, 2023
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WITH REBEL FAYOLA ROSE (FOUNDER OF DISABILITY JUSTICE DREAMING), SHARONA FRANKLIN, CATHERINE FRAZEE AND GABRIELLE PETERS (DISABILITY FILIBUSTER AGAINST BILL C-7), HEATHER KAI SMITH, AND THE CURIOSITY PARADOX Carmen Papalia is a Vancouver-based, non-visual artist working in the realm of social practice. His artwork is concerned with unsettling traditions of cultural ableism, which he achieves by centring and affirming disability Read more...
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Cindy Mochizuki: Autumn Strawberry (Dance Film)

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December 9, 2022
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April 30, 2023
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Experience this video project that shows performers responding to Mochizuki’s previous exhibition of the same name that animated the history of berry farming prior to WWII by Japanese settler families across the Fraser Valley. The culmination of a project first initiated at the Gallery in 2019, Autumn Strawberry (Dance Film) is a hybrid multilayered artwork. In the summer of that Read more...
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Feature Exhibition UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND

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December 21, 2022
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May 21, 2023
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Feature Exhibition UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND – A Photographic Journey into Belonging opens December 21, 2022 at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, B.C. December 12, 2022, Skw̲xw̲ú7mesh / Líl̓wat7úl (Whistler, BC) – The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre invites guests to experience its latest exhibition – UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND – A Photographic Read more...
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Fibre & Textile Art Classes | Place des Arts

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January 1, 2023
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December 31, 2023
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Check out the full list of workshops here Our fibre arts classes explore weaving, felting, spinning and dyeing and other fibre arts. Students gain hands-on experience while developing fine motor skills, colour sense and learn how textiles are created. Read more...
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Ceramics, Pottery and Sculpture

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January 1, 2023
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December 31, 2023
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Find full list of workshops here Kids love getting their hands in the mud in our Clay Play handbuilding classes, and teens and adults can develop and hone skills in handbuilding or wheelthrowing. Read more...
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Vancouver Island North Art Tour

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January 1, 2023
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December 30, 2023
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Creating arts and crafts in all imaginable disciplines is one productive way that North Islanders make use of their long winter nights. As a result, there is a remarkable range of work on display in galleries and home studios throughout the region. Masks, totems, rattles and exquisite carvings of animals and spirit creatures is a centuries-old tradition for the Kwakwaka’wakw Read more...
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Sunshine Coast Purple Banner Studio Tour

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January 1, 2023
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December 23, 2023
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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...
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First Saturday Open Art Studios

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January 7, 2023
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December 2, 2023
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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...
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Year-Round Penticton Art Walk

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January 7, 2023
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December 30, 2023
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Enjoy visiting local galleries and businesses that are open to the public all year long. Pick up a printed version at any of the locations below or download a version to view or print from our website. This map was created in partnership with the Penticton & District Community Arts Council, the Penticton Art Gallery, Visit Penticton, and the Downtown Read more...
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Through the Lattice

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January 21, 2023
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March 26, 2023
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Through the Lattice opening on Saturday, January 21 at the Gallery. Assistant Curator Rhys Edwards will join exhibiting artists Alex Morrison, Parvin Peivandi, and Robert Young for a panel conversation at the opening reception on January 21 at 6:30pm. Admission is free. Through the Lattice reflects upon the ongoing relevance of the lived environment, whether as owned, alienated, or desired. Each artist Read more...
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Spirit Journeys: Walking with Resilience, Wellbeing and Respect

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January 26, 2023
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April 30, 2023
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This micro-exhibition, Spirit Journeys: Walking with Resilience, Wellbeing and Respect, provides an opportunity for the YVR Art Foundation  (YVRAF) 2021 Emerging and Mid-Career Artist Scholarship recipients to exhibit their artworks. Through the YVR Art Foundation Scholarship Program these artists continued their studies or worked with mentors to expand their personal knowledge of Indigenous art and design. The results are breathtaking and inspiring. MOV is honored to Read more...
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Art on Demand | The Reach Art Gallery

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January 27, 2023
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May 6, 2023
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Abbotsford, BC – The Reach Gallery Museum is welcoming new season of exhibitions and public programs to Abbotsford this month. The Opening Reception, happening January 27, 6:30-8:30pm, is a public event featuring speakers, light refreshments, and a cash bar. Admission is pay-what-you-can by donation. This Winter/Spring season, The Reach is hosting over twenty local artists for the 7th Fraser Valley Biennial, Read more...
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Object Power: The Penticton Art Gallery 50th Anniversary Exhibition

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January 28, 2023
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March 18, 2023
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Exhibition Opening event: January 28th @ 1pm The Penticton Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its 50th anniversary celebration, an exhibition featuring a diverse selection of artworks, each with a special story and significance to their owners. From meaningful gifts to incredible thrift store finds, these pieces represent the impact that art has on our lives and the diversity of Read more...
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The Collectors’ Cosmos: The Meakins-McClaran Print Collection

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January 28, 2023
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May 15, 2023
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The Collectors’ Cosmos: The Meakins–McClaran Print Collection provides a glimpse into the making of what became one of the foremost private collections of European prints in Canada. Built over the course of four decades, the core of this collection comprises a wealth of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish prints. Drs. Jonathan Meakins and Jaqueline McClaran recently donated a significant portion Read more...
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DEANNA DIKEMAN: LEAVING AND WAVING @ The Polygon

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January 29, 2023
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April 16, 2023
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For 27 years since 1991, Deanna Dikeman took photographs as she waved goodbye and drove away from visiting her parents at their home in Sioux City, Iowa. “I just took these photographs as a way to deal with the sadness of leaving. It gradually turned into our goodbye ritual.” These photographs are from a larger body of work called Relative Read more...
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aBiotic

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February 4, 2023
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April 23, 2023
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OPENING RECEPTION + ARTIST TALKS February 4 Artist Talks 2:00 – 3:00 Opening Reception 3:00 -4:30 ..all of life together consists of a membrane around earth so thin that it cannot be seen edgewise from a satellite yet so prodigiously diverse that only a tiny fraction of species have been discovered and named. E.O. Wilson Before biosphere, before life, there Read more...
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Love Exhibition

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February 10, 2023
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February 19, 2023
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Celebrating our human connection and strengthening the spirit through LOVE. Join us at our gallery in Gibsons Landing for interactive experiences including a LOVE meditation, an eye-contact experiment, and heart coherence breathwork. Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 at 7 pm Art Installation Throughout Show @ One Flower One Leaf Gallery @ Zocalo 441 Marine Drive Eyes are the windows of the Read more...
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Family Day at MOV: Local Storytellers

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February 20, 2023
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Monday, February 20, 2023 | 10:00am – 5:00pm Join us this Family Day and receive complimentary admission to Museum of Vancouver during opening hours (10-5pm) and register for scheduled programming with local storytellers!   Scheduled Programs: Puppets Tell Stories: Puppetry Workshop with Ventriloquist Kellie Haines Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Tickets: $35 per participant   Stories from the Land: Live storytelling with Chief Ian Campbell Time: Two time slots open Read more...
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Children’s Arts Festival

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February 20, 2023
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The City of Richmond’s annual Family Day festival of creativity for kids features interactive workshops and activities led by professional artists. Pre-register for one of dozens of Creativity Classes or drop in to take in staged performances and hands-on Imagination Stations. Read more...
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Modern Table: Sok-do (Velocity)

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February 22, 2023, 7:30 pm
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EXCLUSIVE EVENT ~ Only performance on the west coast! “Modern Table makes a strong statement with Sok-do (Velocity) as creative cutting- edge trendsetters in the contemporary dance arena.” – The Upcoming Combining traditional Korean dance with contemporary movement, eight virtuoso male dancers driven by the rhythmic sounds of live Ajaeng music (traditional Korean stringed instrument) display extraordinary physical prowess in Read more...
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Annual Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Erable

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February 24, 2023
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February 26, 2023
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When Annual Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Erable will take place? It will take place on February 24, 2023 – February 26, 2023 Experience the French Canadian cultural traditions through musical performances, children’s entertainment, visual arts, contests, educational videos, and a little history of our traditions. Be sure not to miss our comedian Saturday evening, a one-shot opportunity, Live Streamed! Read more...
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Solo Art Exhibition by Laura Leeder

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March 1, 2023
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March 31, 2023
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Opening March 1st, 2023 in Kimberly’s newest art gallery opening it’s doors in the spring of 2022. https://www.artgallerykimberley.com Read more...
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SHARY BOYLE: OUTSIDE THE PALACE OF ME

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March 4, 2023
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June 4, 2023
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Outside the Palace of Me is a major exhibition of new work by Canadian visual artist and performer Shary Boyle. Inspired by the lyrics in the 2017 song “Europe Is Lost” by UK poet Kae Tempest, Outside the Palace of Me assembles Boyle’s ever-mounting anxieties about global and social crises, within the inclusive context of identity theatre. Reflecting on contemporary Read more...
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Canadian Rock Icon’s Sloan to Play Song Sparrow Hall

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March 5, 2023
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They’re one of the biggest names from the ’90s Canadian East Coast alternative scene, and it’s an accolade-filled quarter-century career the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is thrilled to bring to Song Sparrow Hall Sunday, March 5, 2023.  Born in Halifax and based in Toronto, Sloan grew to Canadian indie rock fame in the early ’90s when bassist and vocalist Chris Murphy, guitarists Read more...
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Artstraordinaire! At Pacific Arts Market

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March 11, 2023
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This is the ultimate VIP experience for anyone looking to have ART in their life. New home buyers, interior designers, real estate agents, spring cleaners and more! Are you looking at blank walls and wanting to see them come alive? Perhaps you want to redesign your space, or it is your job to help people to redesign their space. Art Read more...
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Lake to Lake Art Walk

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March 25, 2023
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Join us for a community celebration of all things ART! A featured event of the Ignite the Arts Festival, the Penticton Lake-to-Lake Art Walk showcases the work of hundreds of artists at multiple venues across the city. Explore them in any order and create your own art adventure! Date: Saturday, March 25th Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm The Lake Read more...
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Hillel Kogan: We Love Arabs

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April 13, 2023, 8:00 pm
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April 15, 2023, 10:00 pm
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The Dance Centre presents Hillel Kogan: We Love Arabs Thursday-Saturday April 13-15, 2023 | 8pm  Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver Tickets $34/$25 April 14 performance in French | Presented with Théâtre La Seizième We Love Arabs dives into the toughest of questions – how can we co-exist within conflict? Somewhere in Tel Aviv, a Jewish choreographer enlists an Arab dancer Read more...
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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour

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May 6, 2023
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May 7, 2023
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After 2 consecutive years of covid cancellations the annual Mother’s Day weekend Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour is back, bigger, bolder and better than ever! –       Saturday May 6 & Sunday May 7, 2023 from 10am to 4pm –       Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows, B.C. –       Free event, everyone welcome, no appointment required –       42 Artists in 27 studios open their Read more...
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Meadowlark Nature Festival

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May 19, 2023
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May 22, 2023
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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...
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FASHION FICTIONS

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May 27, 2023
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October 9, 2023
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Fashion Fictions surveys experimental design practices that exist at the intersection of fashion and other modes of cultural production. International in scope, the exhibition explores the increasing influence of research-based, materially driven practices on the global fashion scene, while acknowledging the proliferation of creative practices that challenge the aesthetic, material and technological conventions of fashion. The title of the exhibition Read more...
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Doors Open Richmond

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June 3, 2023
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June 4, 2023
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The annual Doors Open Richmond returns this spring as a free, in-person and online event from June 1 to 4, 2023. 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 approximately 35 sites, Most in-person programs require advance registration, with a Read more...
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Creative Chaos

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June 3, 2023
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June 4, 2023
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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...
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Annual Penticton Potters’ Guild Exhibition

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June 3, 2023
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July 30, 2023
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Pottery is a decorative as well as practical craft – from the making of tableware to the fine art of sculpting. Visit the Annual Penticton Potters’ Guild Exhibition to experience the beauty, functionality and endless possibilities of clay. Date: June 3rd to July 30th PDCAC Gallery I at the Leir House Cultural Centre Read more...
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The Harrison Festival of the Arts

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June 7, 2023
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June 16, 2023
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The 44th Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts is coming July 7th-16th, 2023 Harrison Festival Society World Music & Art. Small Town Roots.   Read more...
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Chetwynd Annual International Chainsaw Carving Championship

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June 9, 2023
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June 12, 2023
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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 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 four days Read more...
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Manabu Ikeda: Flowers from the Wreckage

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June 15, 2023
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October 9, 2023
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Manabu Ikeda seeks inspiration from his surroundings to bring attention and awe to viewers, as a way of sending warnings about the painful reality of environmental disasters. Central to his practice are metaphors of human grief and undeniable aspects of life that are often beyond society’s control, including the fundamental forces of Mother Nature. Ikeda’s drawings also reveal human resilience Read more...
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SQUAMISH MURAL WALK

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June 24, 2023
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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...
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Smithers Mid-Summer Music Festival

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June 30, 2023
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July 2, 2023
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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...
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Steveston Salmon Festival

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July 1, 2023
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July 1, 2023 The festival’s main event will take place July 1, 2023, from 10am–4pm. 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...
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Harrison Festival of the Arts

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July 7, 2023
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July 16, 2023
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Celebrate the Arts   – July 7th-16th, 2023 Festivals that celebrate the arts are a fun affair and great for all ages. Better yet, how about one set against the backdrop of magnificent mountains and the sandy beaches of Harrison Lake? For 4 decades, the Harrison Festival of the Arts has presented the best in Canadian and International performing and visual arts. Read more...
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Parksville Beach Festival

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July 13, 2023
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July 16, 2023
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The Parksville Beach Festival Society presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, a world class event for master sand sculptors and official qualifying event for the World Championship of Sand Sculpting. Master sand sculptors travel 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 Read more...
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Kamloops International Buskers Festival

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July 20, 2023
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July 23, 2023
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Our event is a family oriented, FREE TO ATTEND festival presented on outdoor stages. Tips to Buskers hats welcomed and appreciated! Entertainers include acrobats, magicians, jugglers, hula hoops, musicians and more! You’ll be amazed by the outstanding depth of talent we present across downtown! Our shows activate daily at 1 pm and run through to 9 pm. Amazing performances and Read more...
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Sooke Fine Arts Show

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July 21, 2023
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August 6, 2023
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rom the end of July to early August each year the Sooke Fine Arts Show invites art lovers, and those curious about art, to visit SEAPARC Leisure Centre in Sooke, where the ice arena has been transformed into a sparkling, 17,000 square foot gallery displaying 370+ original works of West Coast art. The Sooke Fine Arts Show is a 36-year strong, 11-day community arts experience, Read more...
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Squamish Constellation Festival

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July 21, 2023
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July 23, 2023
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The Squamish Constellation Festival is a mind-blowing, heart-opening experience of music, art and community. We are also zero-waste! True story: In 2019 we had a 94% waste diversion rate. Nestled at the top of Howe Sound against the stunning backdrop of The Squamish Chief and swathes of evergreens, you’ll find Hendrickson Field, the idyllic location for Squamish’s preeminent cultural celebration. Read more...
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Nelson Artwalk

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July 28, 2023
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September 3, 2023
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The Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC) is delighted to announce that the 34th annual ArtWalk will return to the businesses and streets of Nelson for a fully in-person experience featuring local artists, performers, and venues in 2022. ArtWalk is an annual tradition that has united businesses, artists, and community members for over three decades. The event populates unique venues Read more...
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MISSA – The Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts

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July 28, 2023
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August 11, 2023
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The MISSA International Summer School of the Arts, now known as just MISSA, has been providing high caliber workshops in a wide range of artistic mediums for artists, teachers and adult students since 1984. MISSA has a reputation for attracting local, national and international instructors who engage with students in an intense multi-disciplinary environment. MISSA welcomes students from around the world to participate Read more...
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Columbia Basin Culture Tour

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July 29, 2023
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July 30, 2023
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July 29 and 30, 2023 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Read more...
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Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival

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August 4, 2023
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August 6, 2023
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This intimate and laid-back world-class music festival has been hosting big names and newly discovered gems of the music business since 1992. This year, the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival will once again make use of the astounding acoustics of Kaslo Bay Park to showcase an array of blues, jazz, latin, folk, world music and much more.  Our unique floating stage Read more...
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Filberg Festival

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August 4, 2023
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August 6, 2023
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Artisan submissions for Filberg Festival 2023 are now open! Don’t forget to apply before March 1st to make the adjudication deadline. All applications are juried by a festival panel and successful applicants will be notified via email of their acceptance by March 28th. Tag your favourite artisans in the comments! Head to filbergfestival.com to apply! Read more...
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Oceanside Studio Tour

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August 5, 2023
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August 6, 2023
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We’re humbled and grateful to acknowledge that we live & create on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples and that of the Qualicum First Nation.” Come and join us for our first inaugural tour where you can meet Arrowsmith fine art artists. Beautiful, inspiring, and creative art is being made by emerging and established fine artists in the Read more...
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Diana Skelhorne & Bobi McMillan Exhibition

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August 5, 2023
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September 23, 2023
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Visit this fun and whimsical joint exhibition by Diana Skelhorne and Bobi McMillan full of paintings, drawings and pottery. Dates: Aug 5th to Sept 23rd PDCAC Galleries at the Leir House Cultural Centre Read more...
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Powell Street Festival | 2023

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August 5, 2023, 11:30 am
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August 6, 2023, 7:00 pm
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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...
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Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

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August 10, 2023
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August 13, 2023
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The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is honoured and grateful to carry out its work in the shíshálh swiya, the unceded and traditional homelands of the shíshálh People. We strive to be respectful allies through both word and action. The SCFWA was founded in 1983 by Betty Keller and members of the SunCoast Writers Forge. Celebrating its 40th year in Read more...
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Nelson International Mural Festival

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August 11, 2023
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August 13, 2023
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With over 400 national and international muralists applying to take part in this year’s festival – 2022 promises to be yet another stellar event, with acclaimed artists such as Ric Gendron, the acclaimed Sinixt artist, who will be painting a new mural on Hall Street. A member of the Arrow Lakes Band (Sinixt) of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Northeastern Washington, where he lives and works – Gendron creates expressive paintings that Read more...
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Hope Art Crawl

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August 12, 2023
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August 13, 2023
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It’s official!!! The dates for the Hope Art Crawl 2023 SATURDAY AUGUST 12 and SUNDAY AUGUST 13TH 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 Read more...
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Ryga Arts Festival

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August 12, 2023
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August 20, 2023
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Summerland’s Ryga Arts Festival is a multi-day arts festival featuring live music, play readings and artistic workshops, symposiums, and more, all with a connection to – or inspired by – internationally-performed Canadian playwright, novelist, poet, and Summerland resident George Ryga. The Ryga household was always full of music, discussions, poetry and theatre, and the love of language, learning, and expression Read more...
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Hope Chainsaw Carving Competition

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August 17, 2023
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August 20, 2023
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Hope Chainsaw Carvings In Hope, you will quickly notice the 80 plus chainsaw carvings proudly displayed around the town centre. Hope has been appropriately tagged as the Chainsaw Carving Capital. You will find a self-guided walking tour map available at the Visitor Centre (919 Water Avenue). The carvings often feature local wildlife such as eagles, mountain sheep, bears and cougars Read more...
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ROOTSandBLUES Festival

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August 17, 2023
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August 21, 2023
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Check out amazing playlist for the upcoming festival here. After two long years, we are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds next summer to celebrate the magic of music together and the return of an in-person festival for the 30th annual Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES is more than just a leading BC music Read more...
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Richmond Maritime Festival

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August 26, 2023
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August 27, 2023
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The Richmond Maritime Festival is Richmond’s signature event showcasing the cultural and maritime heritage of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Visitors in-person and virtually are not just observers, but have the opportunity to experience the arts and participate in Steveston’s maritime heritage. Learn more at www.richmondmaritimefestival.ca.    Read more...
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Tiny Lights Festival

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September 1, 2023
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September 3, 2023
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Our Tiny Lights Team, has been quietly working behind the scenes, doing the deep work of reflection while continuing to support equity and systems change in the BC arts landscape. While the festival was on hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions we were able to develop new intimate ways to be connected, close, and creative with our Ignites and Insight series. We Read more...
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Lake Country ArtWalk

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September 8, 2023, 10:00 am
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September 10, 2023, 7:00 pm
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Let the cheers ring out – the largest multi-arts festival will again take place in Lake Country on September 10 & 11, 2022. After two years of abundant studio time, the artists are excited to show their new artworks. The musicians are tuned up and excited to share their finest. The community is excited to welcome you back to the Read more...
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Nanaimo International Jazz Festival (NIJFA)

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September 15, 2023
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September 17, 2023
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2022 Fall Festival is already behind us. A great success with record attendance. So what comes next? Check our Calendar Read more...
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Word Vancouver

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September 15, 2023
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September 24, 2023
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MAIN FESTIVAL DAY @ SFU HARBOUR CENTRE Word Vancouver is a free annual literary arts festival held in September, with special events leading up to the festival. Our mission at Word is to foster connectivity, inclusivity, inspiration and to bring the joy of the written word. Since 1995 The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society has produced Word Vancouver (formerly Read more...
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Green Banner Studio Tour

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September 16, 2023
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September 17, 2023
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Artists and artisans from Bowser to Campbell River are opening their studios to the public Sept 17 to 18 from 10AM to 4PM. Check out our Green Banner Studio group page to see which studios are participating, then plan your own tour or watch for studio signs and flags that indicate that studios are open. Look for the green banners  Read more...
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New West Craft Market

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September 16, 2023, 11:00 am
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December 16, 2023, 4:00 pm
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New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster. New West Craft aims to provide a welcoming environment for crafters, artisans, and makers to share their work with the community. Our markets take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 11 am to 4 pm at River Market in downtown Read more...
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Artists for Conservation Festival

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September 21, 2023
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September 24, 2023
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Join us for the 12th Artists for Conservation Festival presented by RE/MAX – a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event that immerses visitors in a blend of visual art, musical and First Nations cultural performances, art workshops/activities, plein-air sketching, live music, art demos and films. In 2022, the festival returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver as the primary programming base Read more...
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Richmond Culture Days

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September 22, 2023
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October 15, 2023
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Richmond offers more free, interactive cultural activities over the national Culture Days weekend than any other place in BC. Express your love of culture by participating in one of dozens of activities offered by local artists, designers, crafters, writers and other creative people. Explore Richmond’s heritage sites, learn a new dance move, sing along with a choir, compose a story Read more...
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Magic & Monsters group show in Gallery I + Ariane Kamps Solo in Gallery II

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October 7, 2023
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November 4, 2023
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Come and explore Ariane’ Kamps’ wonderfully surreal world of myth and dreaming in her solo exhibition, and our Annual Spooky Show full of magical creatures and mysterious monsters. Dates: Oct 7th to Nov 4th PDCAC Galleries at the Leir House Cultural Centre Read more...
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Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour

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October 7, 2023, 10:00 am
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October 9, 2023, 5:00 pm
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What a great way to spend a weekend on beautiful Gabriola Island—visiting artists in their studios and seeing where the magic happens. If you’ve done the Tour before, you know how challenging it is to get to all the studios that you want to explore. Did you know that Gabriola Island has the sixth highest concentration of professional artists in Read more...
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Sechelt Arts Festival

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October 12, 2023
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October 31, 2023
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The 18th Annual Sechelt Arts Festival will be centred around creating new and exciting artistic expressions from recycled objects and ideas, or turning traditional norms upside down. Enjoy two weeks of visual arts, heritage, music, dance, and community engagement events. Visit secheltartsfestival.com to learn more. Read more...
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North Shore Art Crawl

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October 13, 2023
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October 15, 2023
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In its thirtheenth year running, the North Shore Art Crawl partners with local galleries, community centres, businesses and art schools to invite the public to celebrate the talent of local artists by viewing their works and learning about their passions. This annual event is made memorable and unique by the wide range of media displayed by the artists, including textiles, Read more...
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Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

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October 20, 2023
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October 22, 2023
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October 20-22, 2023 the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl will be presenting 150+ venues featuring over 250 artists from Langdale to Earls Cove. Over the 3 days, the Coast transforms into one large interactive art show. Join friends and take a free self-directed scenic coastal tour; meet the artists and discover where they live, work and play. Art Walks Many artists will be offering Read more...
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New Westminster Cultural Crawl

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October 21, 2023
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October 22, 2023
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The New West Cultural Crawl is a two-day visual art 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 to evolve with every passing year.  Saturday and Sunday the Read more...
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West Coast Christmas Show

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November 17, 2023
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November 19, 2023
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The West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Market is Western Canada’s leading holiday season show that brings together holiday gifts, fancy foods, personal services, decor ideas, festive live florals and culinary inspiration under one roof. BUY TICKETS HERE The 16th Annual West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Market is excited to return to Tradex offering a unique, one-of-a-kind shopping experience Read more...
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Penticton Fall Art Walk

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November 18, 2023
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Whether you walk, ride, or drive, the Penticton Fall Art Walk always has something new in store to experience. Support local while shopping this holiday season and find one-of-a-kind items created by local artists. Though the Fall Art Walk is a one-day event, we hope you will keep these venues on your regular visiting list. This map is sponsored by Read more...
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Upcoming Community Events

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Smither’s Self-Guided Art Mural & History Walks

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June 5, 2022
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April 26, 2023
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This fun, vibrant and interpretive mural was designed in 2020 to depict a comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of life in the Bulkley Valley. The beauty of this mural is in its multidimensionality. The interpretations described here include facts and stories of the town for your entertainment and information. Please keep in mind that each icon represents something different to everyone, whether you Read more...
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Courses & Workshops @ Fibreworks Studio & Gallery

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June 7, 2022
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June 5, 2023
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Coming spring 2022. Instructors & dates to be determined. Please contact the gallery at info(at)fibreworksgallery.com for registration information. Master Weaver Level One The foundation class for the Artisan designation of the Master Weaver Program. It provides the basis for an ongoing exploration into weave structures, colour & design, and focuses on refining skills with materials and equipment. Master Weaver Level Read more...
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Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market

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June 11, 2022
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June 6, 2023
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Our vendors sell food & artisan products that are 100% made, baked, or grown locally. Join us Saturday mornings at the corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street in Smithers. Do you have a passion for local produced food, plants and artisan products? Come to the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market and purchase directly from the source! Saturday mornings the place Read more...
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Heart and Home Exhibition

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June 18, 2022
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February 28, 2023
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Victoria, BC – Warm and intimate. The new Robert Bateman exhibition will make its world premiere at the Bateman Gallery on June 18. The Robert Bateman: Heart and Home exhibition illuminates the inspirations, connections and soul of an artist steeped in nature. The collection is comprised of extraordinary artwork and pieces, some never-before-seen and meant for an audience of one. It captures the Read more...
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Winter Exhibition: The World Around Us

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October 1, 2022
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February 26, 2023
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Opening Date: October 16th 2022 4pm – 6pm Buy tickets here Changing seasons brings the rotation of Grizzli Art Gallery’s newest exhibition: ‘The World Around Us’, featuring the work of three Okanagan-based artists: Anne Gidluck, Valerie Thompson and Diane Postman. ‘The World Around Us’ comes out of the artists’ shared experience living through a pandemic that encouraged us all to Read more...
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ArtSpring Presents 2022-23 season

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October 2, 2022
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February 25, 2023
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Welcome to the ArtSpring Presents 2022-23 season. 28 live music, dance, and theatre events, an international visual art exhibition, live broadcasts from the Met, youth choirs, creative residencies, and community workshops. There’s something for everyone in this season’s exciting lineup. Professional touring artists from Canada and beyond bring a mix of classical, baroque, jazz, blues, folk, and pop music, along with thrilling Read more...
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Public Art & Heritage in Port Moody

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November 1, 2022
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February 28, 2023
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A Public Art Walk exploring Town Centre is available for viewing online. There are a total of 14 public art pieces in the tour. You can enjoy the tour in-person or from the comfort of your own home. If you are touring in-person you are welcome to park in the Recreation Complex parking lot or along Knowle Street. The tour includes public art pieces Read more...
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Port Moody Workshop Guide

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November 1, 2022
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December 30, 2023
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EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH A CLASS AT POMOARTS We offer classes for all ages and ability levels in a wide range of artistic mediums. Browse our programs, or check out our seasonal program guide! Note: If you notice a discrepency between a PRINTED version versus our ONLINE program guide, please know that the online version is the most up to Read more...
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