Events in British Columbia

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are proud to watch thousands of people that come to Downtown Langley City annually to take part in our beautiful Downtown Langley Mural Walk Mural Walk | Downtown Langley. This is a family-friendly activity and it’s also perfect for date-night or something fun to do with your friends. Our Mural Walk features 25 one-of-a-kind, professional murals all within walking Read more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Grizzli Winery Art Gallery’s newest Spring exhibition ‘IN HER EYES’ portrays the works of four Okanagan artists who take inspiration from everything that surrounds them and the starting of a new year. ‘IN HER EYES’ is about embracing individual perspective and seeing a story through someone else’s lens. It is about seeing colours that bring a sense of wonder and Read more...

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...

From 10 – 5 Thursday to Monday, February 7, 2023 to April 17, 2023 the ISLAND TIME ART room at 492 Dalton Rd. on Mayne Island will present “Beyond” with original paintings of various sizes by Jody Waldie, Jennifer Peers, Glenda King, Maeva Lightheart and Terrill Welch. In this diverse show, most of the paintings are slightly beyond the usual Read more...

Surrey Art Gallery’s biannual Art by Surrey Secondary Students exhibit in partnership with the Surrey School District and Surrey Art Teachers Association is running at the Gallery from February 11 until May 6, 2023. Admission is free. Every year, Surrey Art Gallery collaborates with the Surrey School District and the Surrey Art Teachers Association to produce an exhibition of works Read more...

Alibaba Conundrum, an artist collective formed by Vancouver-based artists Ali Ahadi and Babak Golkar, presents its debut exhibition at Griffin Art Projects. The Alibaba Conundrum project considers how the English language and its enduring global impact directly but quietly conditions everyday experience and how it surreptitiously shapes individual subjects and citizens by posing as the ‘norm.’ In their work Alibaba Read more...

The Art Gallery at Evergreen (AGE) is pleased to premiere Jin-me Yoon: Long Time So Long, a new body of multimedia work by acclaimed Korean-born, Vancouver-based artist Jin-me Yoon from February 18 – April 30, 2023. Since the early ’90s, Yoon has used photography, video and performance to situate her personal experience of migration in relation to unfolding historical, political Read more...

The Polygon Gallery presents As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic from Feb. 24–May 14, 2023. The international touring exhibition, curated by The Polygon Gallery’s Elliott Ramsey, is dedicated entirely to the Wedge Collection as featured in Aperture’s recently published book of more than 100 photographs from African diasporic culture. The exhibition celebrates Black life in its myriad forms, Read more...

Opening hours: Wed-Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sun. noon-4 Exhibition opening reception: Friday, March 10, 2023 | 7-9 pm Mixed media collage artist, floral gardener, bird enthusiast, and sunseeker Laura has been putting together a collection of paintings full of texture and joy since we made the plans for this exhibition about a year ago. Laura plants seeds of beauty and Read more...

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...

The Abbotsford Arts Council is pleased to bring back our annual celebration of International Women’s Month with the return of our Women In Art exhibition. This show will be hosted both in person at the Kariton Art Gallery and online at the Abbotsford Arts Council website: abbotsfordartscouncil.com/ from March 4-25, 2023. Join us! We invite you to join us for Read more...

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...

What are pigmented oil sticks are used for? They are a unique artist’s painting tool, allowing the painter to draw or paint directly onto a surface without brushes, palettes, paint tubes, or solvents. They contain natural wax (beeswax & plant wax), linseed oil, and pigment. Each brand on the market will have a unique recipe containing these ingredients resulting in Read more...

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...

Just Announced: March Studio Showings 12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works. Rachel Maddock, Jaqueline Ritter and Kaili Che will share and discuss their work in an informal studio showing. March 27 | 6pm DanceLab artists Sammy Chien and Caroline MacCaull co-run Chimerik 似不像, an award-winning interdisciplinary art collective. We Were One is a movement Read more...

The Isle of the Arts Festival (IoTA) is back March 30th through April 9th! Bigger and brighter than ever before with a diverse offering of a whopping 37 workshops, 5 dynamic events, a fulsome Professional Development Day with lunch included. This year the theme we explore is: The Stories We Tell. This can mean something different to each of us, Read more...

2nd Annual Ignite the Arts Festival Weekend Set to Light Up Downtown Penticton, March 31 – April 2, 2023 snpintktn (Penticton) syilx (Okanagan) Territory…….Get ready to experience an extravaganza of live music, theatre, dance, workshops, and activities for the whole family at the 2nd Annual Ignite the Arts Festival Weekend, taking place from March 31 – April 2, 2023. This Read more...

NATASHA VAN NETTEN Surface Tension highlights the dramatic forms found in mountain ranges and ocean waves through photography, paint, graphite and ink. Although these enormous geographic masses appear to exist in opposition, they share visual similarities. Read more...

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...

The Art on the Edge exhibit is scheduled for the week of April 14-20, 2023 at the ArtSea Gallery in Sidney, B.C. Join seven featured artists for the opening reception of the exhibit on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00pm. This exhibition is dedicated to showcase the talented works of the artists who are from the lower mainland Read more...

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...

Join the Goldenpearl Ensemble (Zhimin Yu, Zhongxi Wu and Song Yun) for a wonderful evening of traditional Chinese, folk and chamber music. Enjoy the sounds of the 阮 (ruǎn, a Chinese guitar), the 笙/嗩吶 (sheng/suona, Chinese windpipes) and the 二胡 (erhu, Chinese violin) as they weave together diverse and beautiful melodies. Tickets: Students & Seniors $16 • Adults $21 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/goldenpearl-ensemble-tickets-392877165177 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...

The Central Island Studio Tour is held on the last weekend of May each year. Studio artists include both established and well-known artists – folks who sell their work around the world and are collected in public and private galleries – as well as emerging and experimenting artists who have either just begun their careers or are perhaps shifting to Read more...

Take part in a night of abstract painting by exploring positive and negative space through a unique technique taught by instructor, Cyd Eva. Enjoy an evening of painting on canvas in a positive space with South African house music curated by DJ Costa Besta. We will experiment with Essence cards that act as positive affirmation and possible inspiration. Explore abstract Read more...

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...

Celebrate the opening of our 50th Anniversary Exhibition! Place des Arts 50th Anniversary Exhibition will be on view at Place des Arts from June 2 to June 22, 2023 and online from June 9 to August 31, 2023. Read more...

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...

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...

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...

The Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped The District of Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. Artists from all over the world compete in this unique competition. The District of Chetwynd in BC keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. Spectators can watch the artists create their works of art over the Read more...

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...

The Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC) is delighted to announce that the 35th annual ArtWalk will return to the businesses and streets of Nelson for a fully in-person experience featuring local artists, performers, and venues in 2023. ArtWalk is an annual tradition that has united businesses, artists, and community members for over three decades. The event populates unique venues Read more...

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...

Twitter Art Exhibit is an annual art exhibition that is the combined effort of a team of volunteers sponsoring a different charity each year. TAE’s exhibitions utilize social media and public engagement to support charities and nonprofits worldwide. TAE has helped to sustain a library suffering from deep funding cuts to purchase much-needed children’s books. Also, an abused women’s shelter Read more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MISSA has a reputation of offering transformational learning experiences through instruction by a local, national and international faculty of practicing artists. Specialized courses are designed for professional artists, teachers and serious adult students. Participants have options to stay on or off campus, see Accommodation page for more details. Course fees include daytime meals  and supply fees are unique to each Read more...

Double the venue. Double the music. Double the fun. Get your early bird passes on March 13 at www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com.  We WILL sell out! It’s (nearly) the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Starting in early March we will be announcing the 2023 Festival’s Blues Show line-up before subscriber early bird passes go on sale March 13 and regular early bird passes Read more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

See what we have for the Kaslo Jazz Festival 2023. 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, Read more...

Set amongst the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, BC, the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Festival attendees enjoy art, music and nature surrounded by beautiful gardens, heritage buildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Range. The Filberg Festival is set to take over Filberg Park this Summer Read more...

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...

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...

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...

The Nelson and District Arts Council is excited to present the fifth Nelson International Mural Festival happening August 11th, 12th, 13th, 2023 throughout Nelson, BC. Cultural vibrancy in Nelson continues to flourish under the festival’s engagement of street artists, muralists, creators, and art enthusiasts joining the festival from the local, national, and international art scene. Through large scale public artworks, Read more...

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...

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...

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...

Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. 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 Read more...

Check out amazing playlist for the upcoming festival here. Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES is more than just a leading BC music festival. It’s a place where music lovers of all ages and backgrounds express themselves. It’s a festival where kids dance and play while parents and grandparents reconnect with old friends and swap stories of performances from the past three decades. Read more...

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...

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...

The 30th Annual Lake Country ArtWalk will take place on September 9 & 10, 2023, the festival takes place during hours from 10:00 to 5:00 each day, with some special events extending into the evening on Saturday. For two days every September, the Lake Country Community Complex transforms into a festival of creativity. ArtWalk attracts over 7000+ attendees and features Read more...

2022 Fall Festival is already behind us. A great success with record attendance. So what comes next? Check our Calendar Read more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Every year, thousands of events are connected under a three-week national expression of arts, culture and creativity. The next national Culture Days will take place September 22nd through October 15th, 2023 for three weeks of arts, culture, creativity, and community. Read more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From November 3-24, The Chutzpah! Festival returns with another exciting and dynamic lineup of  music, theatre, comedy, dance and multimedia arts.  An eagerly anticipated, annual highlight of Vancouver’s arts season, for over two decades the Chutzpah! Festival has been connecting communities and celebrating the vibrancy of its stories. Sharing their work in person and through select digital streams, artists will Read more...

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...

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...