The Vancouver Art Gallery presents Modern in The Making: Post-War Craft and Design in British Columbia. Featuring over 300 works, Modern in the Making: Post-War Craft and Design in British Columbia examines the furniture, ceramics, textiles, fashion and jewellery that defined West Coast modern living in the mid-twentieth century. In the three decades following Read more [...]

On view until Winter 2020 MOV is pleased to announce its newest feature exhibition Acts of Resistance, showcasing the artwork of seven indigenous artist activists from the Pacific Northwest, whose designs flew from the Iron Workers Memorial bridge on July 3, 2018 to protest the Trans Mountain Expansion Pipeline project. Read more [...]

In the 1950s Vancouver had approximately 19,000 neon signs – more than Las Vegas! While some thought that thousands of signs signaled excitement and big city living, others thought they were a tawdry display that disfigured the city’s natural beauty. This deep civic controversy resulted in a turning point in Read more [...]

We’re not in Vanier Park but we’re still here for you this summer! Check back often for unique new digital entertainment features, opportunities to attend exclusive virtual Member events, lively all-ages Education activities and more. NEW right now – our Bard Online Store and the first episodes of our exciting BMO Virtual Mainstage Read more [...]

North Van Arts is thrilled to announce the 2020 Anonymous Art Show. This group exhibition and fundraising event will include emerging and established artists working strictly on unframed 8” x 8” x 1½” canvas or wood panels. Due to COVID-19 there are a few changes to this year’s Anonymous Art Read more [...]

The Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society is joining many of other Vancouver Arts organizations introducing reimagined Fall seasons. The Society recently announced it is moving forward with staggered dates for the 2020 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Limited live performances and events will take place from September 10 to 20 and extend to Read more [...]

Word Vancouver is a free annual literary arts festival. This year our festival will be virtually running from September 19th– 27th 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. The theme Read more [...]

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in Read more [...]

Join us for the Artists for Conservation Festival presented by RE/MAX – a multi-day art and environmental education event, featuring AFC’s annual show – the world’s top conservation-themed art exhibit and artist expo, benefiting wildlife. Meet leading artists from various countries, buy art, enjoy live music, art demos, birds of prey, Read more [...]

Young artists are invited to show their work in a pop-up gallery at their local Opus October 1–14, 2020 during our Annual Opus Kids’ Art Exhibit, with proceeds from the event going support visual art programs in local schools. Kids create their artwork – in any medium – throughout August Read more [...]

Vancouver, B.C. — The Chutzpah! Festival has established a reputation for presenting Vancouver audiences with new and exciting, critically acclaimed artists from all over the world. In addition to the programming mentioned above, the Chutzpah! Festival will pay tribute to the Jewish Community Centre and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Read more [...]

“Experience the power of creativity at Splash – Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction and gala. On Saturday, October 24, 2020.” Splash – Special 2020 Edition – will feature multiple private gala locations, each with a glamourous event experience. The art auction and evening entertainment will be broadcast live, reaching more Read more [...]

Crafted Vancouver is an annual 25-day festival that celebrates and advances local, national & international craft and craft artists through a curated program of events taking place in venues throughout Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley. Along with our official Event Partners, we foster public appreciation by featuring exceptional artists Read more [...]

We’re sad that we can’t bring you Shakespeare on our Vanier Park stages this summer, but you can still look to digital spaces to find some great Shakespeare entertainment. We’re ready to guide you to the best of it, from close to home and around the world, with our new Read more [...]

The Pride in Art Society (PiA) produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision the Queer Arts Festival (QAF), an annual, professional, artist-run, multidisciplinary festival that harnesses the visceral power of the arts to inspire recognition, respect and visibility of people who transgress gender and sexual norms, and the new Read more [...]