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Art Walks & Studio Tours

Due to the shifting nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, events and opening hours of many organizations may change from time to time.  Should you plan a visit or wish to attend an event with an arts organization listed on Art-BC.com, we recommend that you visit their website for up-to-date details on their offerings and safety protocols.

Catch artists in their own space and see the inner workings of the studio tours life. Watch as a potter or ceramicist works clay with an expert touch. See a painter use colour, form and composition to splash an image on blank canvas. Experience the process of glassmaking,  woodworking, metal sculpting, and an endless variety of artistic expression.
British Columbia’s diverse culture and pristine natural beauty create the perfect conditions for a vibrant arts community. Artists all over the province open the doors of their studios to the public for specialized viewing tours that can be found on Art-BC.com.  Studio  tours are  an excellent way to immerse yourself in the local art  scene. Some artists open their studios throughout the year, or for the summer season, while others will only be available for viewing  during organized studio tours.

To begin, find an existing studio tour with a proposed itinerary or create your own cultural crawl - plan a visit to one of BC’s Creative Communities using the Guide and Art-BC.com to curate your own exploration of galleries, artist studios and more!

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Doors Open Richmond

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June 5, 2021
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June 12, 2021
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The Richmond Museum is excited to offer the second fully virtual Doors Open Richmond, happening online from June 5-12, 2021. This year’s edition will feature over 30 sites representing the city’s cultural diversity and heritage, such as places of worship, civic centres, museums, and local businesses. New sites this year include Anar Persian Cuisine, Fairchild TV, the Richmond Chinese Community Read more...
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Downtown Langley Mural Walk

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December 6, 2021
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December 31, 2022
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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...
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Murals of Chemainus

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 31, 2022
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The Chemainus Mural Project, started in 1981, is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus Mural Project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society restores, maintains and introduces new murals as the occasion Read more...
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New Westminster Public Art

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January 1, 2022
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December 29, 2022
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Promoting and encouraging diverse and inclusive  public art opportunities to animate the urban landscape and nurture civic dialogue.  Read more...
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Quesnel Painted Fire Hydrant Walking Tour

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January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
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Download PDF of the Tour The tour begins at City Hall on the corner of Kinchant Street and St. Laurent Avenue. Follow the brochure map to see all the hydrants in the order they are presented.Fire Hydrant Sponsors (in order of the tour ): Ron Rasmussen CA Subway City Furniture Safeway Expressions by Ewe Circle ‘S’ Western Wear Outlaws Willis Harper Spa Rivier Read more...
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Richmond Public Art

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January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
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There are a variety of ways to learn about and explore Richmond’s public art. Discover them online on our Public Art Registry page, or take a look at our public art brochures. The City of Richmond is proud to be home to a wealth of signature public artworks and is dedicated to creating a vibrant city in which to live Read more...
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Historical Walking Tour of Downtown New Westminster

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January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
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As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...
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Vancouver Island North Art Tour

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
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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

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 31, 2022
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YEAR ROUND TOUR OF ARTISTS’ STUDIOS Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Gambier Island and Langdale to Powell River and Lund. 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 Read more...
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Castlegar Sculpturewalk

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May 1, 2022
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October 31, 2022
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Sculpture Capital of Canada™ Castlegar Sculpturewalk is a annual rotating exhibition showcasing thirty outdoor sculptures, from national and international artists,  in Castlegar’s downtown core. From May to October the public can vote on their favourite piece via ballot, and the winner of this People’s Choice Award is purchased by the City of Castlegar for the permanent collection. There are additional Read more...
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THE AUDIO LAND WALKS | Caravan Farm Theatre

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May 7, 2022
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September 5, 2022
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Caravan Farm Theatre presents the Audio Land Walk series. An immersive audio experience, the Land Walks offer three unique, spellbinding audio creations that lead the listener on a 30 minute walk through our 80 acres. Created by four BC based artists, each story has been purpose built to guide the listener through the land: a meditation on the natural world Read more...
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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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Virtual Tour App | Nelson Koteenay Lake

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June 18, 2022
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September 30, 2022
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NEW Touring App Have you ever wanted to hire a tour guide, who takes you around Kootenay Lake in the privacy of your vehicle, and tells you about the land, lake, amenities and more? Well, that dream has come true with the Kootenay Lake Road Trip App and it’s Driving Tours. The App also has a Mural Tour that highlights Read more...
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Nelson Artwalk

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June 24, 2022
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July 29, 2022
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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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Columbia Basin Culture Tour

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August 6, 2022
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August 7, 2022
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Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this day-long cultural celebration! The following communities are participating: Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Rossland, Trail, Ymir, Castlegar, Robson, Beasley, Nelson, Harrop, Read more...
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Oceanside Studio Tour

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August 6, 2022
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August 7, 2022
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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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Nelson International Mural Festival

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August 12, 2022
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August 14, 2022
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The Nelson and District Arts Council  presents the Nelson International Mural Festival happening throughout Nelson, BC (or online)! The Nelson and District Arts Council is excited to present the fifth Nelson International Mural Festival happening August 12th, 13th, 14th, 2022 throughout Nelson, BC. Muralist applications for the 2022 festival are now closed. Cultural vibrancy in Nelson continues to flourish under the Read more...
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Bulkley Valley Artisan Studio Tour

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August 25, 2022
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August 28, 2022
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A FREE SELF-GUIDED ARTISAN STUDIO  TOUR! Each summer, a group of Artisans of the Bulkley Valley invite you to visit their studios in and around Smithers and Telkwa on a dedicated day or weekend. Explore the valley while you enjoy this FREE self-guided tour. Pottery, paintings jewelry, stained glass, cards, fabric arts, baskets and more. Stay tuned and check out our MAPS Read more...
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Lake Country ArtWalk

Date:
September 10, 2022, 10:00 am
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September 11, 2022, 7:00 pm
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ArtWalk 2022 is pleased to present: ‘Taking it Outside’ a plein air experience. Artists, you could be one of the 40 artists who will set up at 15 sites around Lake Country, such as wineries, parks, or urban sites. In the classic plein air approach, artists will create their artworks on site. You will also have a display of completed Read more...
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BC Culture Days

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September 23, 2022
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October 16, 2022
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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 our communities. In BC, artists, cultural organizations, and municipalities host Read more...
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Fall Crawl Studio Tour | Ptarmigan Arts

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October 1, 2022
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October 2, 2022
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The Fall Crawl is Pender Island’s annual studio tour where we get a glimpse into the creative spaces of our island artists and a chance to see their work and processes up close. Maps are provided online and at the Ptarmigan Gallery and Talisman Books for folks to plan their own self-guided tour. Read more...

Gabriola Artist Council Annual Thanksgiving Open Studio Event 2022

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October 8, 2022
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October 12, 2022
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Deb Chaney will unveil her new large scale ‘Drishti Paintings’: Abstract mixed media artwork inspired to capture the frequency of well-being, created to support your inner spiritual journey.  Featured artwork, detail of work in process, first painting from Drishti Paintings Series Read more...
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Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour

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October 8, 2022, 10:00 am
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October 10, 2022, 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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New Westminster Cultural Crawl

Date:
October 15, 2022
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October 16, 2022
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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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Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

Date:
October 21, 2022
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October 23, 2022
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October 21-23, 2022 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. Many artists will be offering live demos, 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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Downtown Langley Mural Walk

Date:
December 6, 2021
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December 31, 2022
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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...
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Murals of Chemainus

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 31, 2022
No Reviews
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The Chemainus Mural Project, started in 1981, is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus Mural Project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society restores, maintains and introduces new murals as the occasion Read more...
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New Westminster Public Art

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 29, 2022
No Reviews
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Promoting and encouraging diverse and inclusive  public art opportunities to animate the urban landscape and nurture civic dialogue.  Read more...
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Quesnel Painted Fire Hydrant Walking Tour

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
No Reviews
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Download PDF of the Tour The tour begins at City Hall on the corner of Kinchant Street and St. Laurent Avenue. Follow the brochure map to see all the hydrants in the order they are presented.Fire Hydrant Sponsors (in order of the tour ): Ron Rasmussen CA Subway City Furniture Safeway Expressions by Ewe Circle ‘S’ Western Wear Outlaws Willis Harper Spa Rivier Read more...
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Richmond Public Art

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
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There are a variety of ways to learn about and explore Richmond’s public art. Discover them online on our Public Art Registry page, or take a look at our public art brochures. The City of Richmond is proud to be home to a wealth of signature public artworks and is dedicated to creating a vibrant city in which to live Read more...
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Historical Walking Tour of Downtown New Westminster

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
No Reviews
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As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...
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Vancouver Island North Art Tour

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 30, 2022
No Reviews
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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

Date:
January 1, 2022
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December 31, 2022
No Reviews
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YEAR ROUND TOUR OF ARTISTS’ STUDIOS Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Gambier Island and Langdale to Powell River and Lund. 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 Read more...
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