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Art Walks & Studio Tours

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

Date:
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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
October 13, 2023 - October 15, 2023

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

Date:
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

Date:
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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