Explore dynamic and curated exhibitions happening in Creative Communities all over British Columbia. Each experience of a curated show is an experience of human expression and creativity. Become enveloped in the hearts and minds of the artists shaping our time. Gallery spaces in BC range from intimate studio galleries in the homes of local artists, off-the-beaten-path spaces to be discovered, dockside showrooms, to large-scale, urban cultural hubs.
Vancouver
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July 1, 2023
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December 1, 2024
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An exhibition that commemorates 100 years since the passing of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, known also as the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada. The exhibition features hundreds of certificates of identity documents (C.I. certificates) used to track Chinese Canadians during the Chinese Immigration Act – the most ever publicly displayed in an exhibition. The papers also were a constant reminder of Read more...
Vancouver
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January 20, 2024
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January 19, 2025
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap from January 20, 2024 – January 19, 2025. The exhibition is an exploration of the life and legacy of Clutesi, whose actions have left an indelible mark on the preservation and celebration of the Read more...
Penticton
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March 1, 2024
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June 3, 2026
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The Penticton Museum now has an interactive learning space where kids, parents, and caregivers can explore together how science and history connect. Explore the how and why of human and natural histories by: Read more...
Penticton
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March 6, 2024
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June 4, 2025
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On permanent display at the Museum is the exhibit “Penticton: The Shaping of Place” which invites you to step back in time and explore the forces that shaped Penticton through its history. As you walk through the exhibit you will journey through a series of landscapes that stand as milestones in the development of the area. Read more...
Port Moody
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March 14, 2024
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December 25, 2024
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PoMoArts is home to a contemporary art gallery that showcases the work of primarily local emerging artists as well as some regional areas of BC. Check for our current, upcoming, and past exhibitions here: https://pomoarts.ca/gallery Admission is free to all. Come enjoy art with us! Read more...
Britannia Beach
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April 1, 2024
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February 28, 2025
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Howe Sound /Átl’ḵa7tsem: A RECOVERING ECOSYSTEM Extended to February 2025 After exploring the underground and the award-winning BOOM! show, you can journey to the Terra Lab to explore this dynamic temporary exhibit. Explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators, and learn how remediation efforts now protect this ecosystem. This unique display includes specimens from Read more...
Penticton
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April 1, 2024
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April 1, 2025
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Sharing a meal together is one of the most fundamental of human experiences. Preparation, serving and eating together strengthens our family and communal bonds more than any other activity. Every individual and family has their favourite meals. Every cook has their favourite recipes. When these are passed on from generation to generation, a cookbook is usually involved. It might be Read more...
Victoria
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May 10, 2024
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January 5, 2025
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Discover one of the most mysterious and unique stone monuments in the world and what it meant to the people who built it with Stonehenge. The exhibition features 400+ ancient artifacts, including the burial belongings of the Stonehenge and Amesbury archers, both of which have never been seen before in North America. Packed with archaeological insight and cutting-edge scientific research, Stonehenge explores this Read more...
University Endowment Lands
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May 22, 2024
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January 12, 2025
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Stewarding Mae-Nam Khong: Celebrations for Life and Liberation Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum for this community-based art exhibition, which honours the perseverance of life amid ecological destruction and Read more The Magic of Millets May 22, 2024 – January 12, 2025 Millets are a diverse group of small-seeded grains. The UN declared 2023 the Read more Read more...
Vancouver
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June 1, 2024
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May 1, 2025
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Visit the Bill Reid Gallery for free on the first Friday afternoon of every month! Thanks to our Community Access sponsor Downtown Van, we are pleased to offer free admission to the Gallery for all visitors from 2 to 5 pm on the first Friday of every month. Take a look at our current exhibitions and engage in amazing public Read more...
Vancouver
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June 9, 2024
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November 3, 2024
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Black and White and Everything In Between: A Monochrome Journey explores the monochrome as a central theme in artistic practice. This vibrant survey will be drawn almost entirely from the Gallery’s permanent collection and will feature more than 100 artworks from over 75 local, national and international artists. Including late nineteenth-century photography, calligraphy, abstract painting, sculpture and light installation, Black and White Read more...
Vancouver
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June 13, 2024
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March 30, 2025
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The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the world premiere of To Be Seen, To Be Heard: First Nations in Public Spaces, 1900–1965, on display June 13, 2024 – March 30, 2025 The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopens its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5pm, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion Read more...
Vancouver
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June 13, 2024
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January 5, 2025
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The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the Western Canadian premiere of in Pursuit of Venus [infected], on display June 13, 2024 – January 5, 2025 The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopens its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5pm, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its Great Read more...
Victoria
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June 28, 2024
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February 16, 2025
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Explore innovative modern designs from mid-century homeware to a psychedelic vintage dress, crafted by Canadians whose works reflect and define the global trend in Canadian Modern. Highlighting the experimentation, innovation and ingenuity behind 100 culturally significant objects created in Canada, Canadian Modern is a testament to the ground-breaking creativity of some of the Great White North’s best designers. Featuring additional Read more...
Lockeport
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July 6, 2024
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December 21, 2024
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“Our people have been in fashion design for millennia.” – Skil Da ’Yuwaans Dorothy Grant Read more...
Whistler
Date:
July 10, 2024
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February 2, 2025
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The SLCC is proud to host Chief Dan George – Actor and Activist, opening Wednesday, July 10, 2024, a touring exhibition created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver. The exhibit explores the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899 – 1981), including his influence as a First Nations rights advocate and his career as an actor. Longshoreman, actor, Read more...
Vancouver
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September 1, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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Check out the permanent Canadian Art Preservation Foundation’s online collection here. Read more...
Coquitlam
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September 7, 2024
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November 17, 2024
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September 7 – November 17, 2024 Some stories are best told at twilight. As the sun sets below the horizon and darkness emerges, the veil lifts between the everyday and the spirit realm. Supernatural creatures inhabit our world: haunting dreams, inspiring songs and stories, appearing in the pages of legends and recounted through the memories of elders. This magic manifests Read more...
Duncan
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September 13, 2024
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November 7, 2024
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Path of the Totem Exhibition at Cowichan Public Art Gallery Dates: September 13-November 7 Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10am-4pm Part I Path of the Totem: Concept to Completion – The totem poles of The City of Duncan, a celebration of design and cultural significance. From the original model carvings to the final full size installations. Part II Follow the Line: Showcasing Read more...
New Westminster
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September 14, 2024
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December 1, 2024
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…a ghost never dies, it remains always to come and to come-back.” Jacques Derrida, Specters of Marx In the age of the influencer and the influenced ; of multiple truths, platforms and laws; of shifting and contested boundaries, bodies and borders, the practice of (cinematic) appropriation persists. Cultural theorist Jacque Derrida once called the persistence of elements that evoke the Read more...
Vancouver
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September 18, 2024
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February 2, 2025
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Bill Reid Gallery presents: Formline : Calligraphy, The Creative Synergy of Bill Reid and Bob Reid This exhibition explores the creative relationship between Haida artist Bill Reid and award-winning printer, calligrapher, and close friend Robert (Bob) Reid. Guest curated by Dr. Martine Reid, it features both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works by the two artists. The exhibition focuses on their collaborative Read more...
Surrey
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September 21, 2024
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December 15, 2024
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A Time to Rise unfolds the political and labour stories of people who have changed the agricultural landscape of the Lower Mainland. The film screening will be followed by a conversation between labour historian Anushay Malik and Gallery Assistant Curator Jas Lally. This event is in conjunction with the exhibition Jagdeep Raina: Ghosts In The Fields. Read more...
Vancouver
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September 25, 2024
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September 28, 2025
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Vancouver, BC (September 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is launching a brand new exhibition inside the Poy Family Gallery titled Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art from September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2025, featuring unique art creations by six diverse Chinese Canadian artists from across the country. These artists were invited to reinterpret historical and cultural objects and materials that explore Read more...
Vancouver
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September 27, 2024
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February 17, 2025
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Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch is the first major retrospective of work by the multimedia artist Shelley Niro, who grew up on the Six Nations Reserve, near Brantford, Ontario. For more than fifty years, Niro has been creating art reflecting contemporary life and building upon Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) philosophies, deep understandings of history and a woman-centred worldview. Her persistent vision is to Read more...
North Vancouver
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September 28, 2024
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December 15, 2024
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From September 28th to December 15th, Griffin Art Projects presents Future Worldings, a group exhibition of six artists whose practices have an emphasis on decolonial practices: Wezile Harmans, Lebogang Mogul Mabusela, and Pebofatso Mokoena from South Africa, and Nura Ali, Sun Forest, and Xwalacktun from Canada. Co-curated by Lisa Baldissera, Usha Seejarim, and Karen Tam. The culmination of a project years in Read more...
Nanaimo
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October 5, 2024
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January 12, 2025
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Artist: Michelle Sound & Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun Inquiry: How do we work together? shnu’a’th, ᐊᑳᒥᕽ akâmihk, the other side is an exhibition of new photo-based artworks by Michelle Sound and Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. The title of this exhibition, set in Hul’qumi’num, Cree, and English, suggests both geographical proximity (the other side of the river) and spiritual proximity (the afterlife). Works in Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
October 15, 2024
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December 28, 2024
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‘Culture Crawl meets The Gallery George’ November 13th – December 1st, 2024 (2.5 weeks) Opening Reception: Friday, November 15th from 6-9pm SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 15th, 2024 ‘Moments of Joy’ December 4th – 29th, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, December 6th from 6-9pm SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 15th, 2024 ‘Renewal and Reflection’ January 8th – February 2nd, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, January 10th from Read more...
Burnaby
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October 19, 2024
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January 25, 2025
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Haq and History The Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project: A quest for community voices Exhibit dates: October 19, 2024 – January 25, 2025 Opening Reception: Nov 2, 2024, 1-3pm Venue: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC The Haq and History exhibition, originally developed by the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) and the Royal British Columbia Museum Read more...
Vancouver
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October 19, 2024
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November 2, 2024
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October 19th – November 2nd 2024 Opening Reception : Saturday, October 19th from 1-4pm Art Works Gallery is thrilled to announce a special event celebrating the life and work of renowned artist Enda Bardell on the occasion of her milestone 85th birthday! Join us on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, for a day dedicated to honouring her incredible artistic journey. https://artworksbc.com/pages/rsvp Read more...
Whistler
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October 26, 2024
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January 27, 2025
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Russna Kaur: Pierced into the air, the temper and secrets crept in with a cry! is open to the public this Friday, October 4, 2024. See you this weekend in the Upper Galleries. Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2024 – January 27, 2025 Kaur approaches painting as a space of infinite possibility, play, and experimentation. This exhibition will unfold in the space Read more...
West Kelowna
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November 1, 2024
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January 26, 2025
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It’s time to explore this winter’s newest Grizzli Gallery Exhibition! On October 1, we welcomed ‘Expressive Storytelling,’ featuring three BC artists who joined forces to showcase their artwork—welcoming Melissa Dinwoodie, Alana Evans, and Brandy Wyatt. ‘Expressive storytelling’ is an exhilarating art collection designed to invoke genuine emotions, make us analyze the image, and dive deep within ourselves to understand the Read more...
Vancouver
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November 1, 2024
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March 30, 2025
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Although the 2024 AFC Festival is over, AFC’s 2024 Exhibit enters its next phase, with the Virtual Exhibit, which will continue online through next summer, featuring all 200 artworks, with most still available for sale. Enjoy the first round of featured artworks and visit the Virtual Exhibit. https://www.artistsforconservation.org/virtual-exhibit/27362 We look forward to seeing you in September, 2025 for our 15th Festival Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
November 1, 2024
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January 5, 2025
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A Room of Her Own features approximately 25 works drawn from the Gallery’s Emily Carr Collection—the most comprehensive holdings of her work in the world. Presented in a single room and guiding visitors with a timeline, this exhibition maps key biographical moments in Carr’s practice, with significant exhibitions, acquisitions, and conservation endeavors that together illustrate how the Gallery and the Carr Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
November 2, 2024
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Get ready for a magical night out at the Vancouver Art Gallery! Featuring art, music, drinks and unexpected surprises throughout the Gallery, Art Party is an unforgettable evening like no other. Don’t miss Vancouver’s hottest late-night art and live performance party! Member and Standard tickets include one complimentary drink and access to all exhibitions and performances. Get a Premium ticket Read more...
Vancouver
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November 3, 2024
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March 16, 2025
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My works are propositions, meant to create alternate pasts and potential futures, questioning history and culture in order to provide a space for reassessing the present. —Firelei Báez Organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, this exhibition is the first mid-career survey of the richly layered work of Firelei Báez. One of the most exciting painters of her generation, Báez delves Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
November 5, 2024
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November 12, 2024
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VETERANS ARTIST COLLECTIVE ART EXHIBITION 2024: ‘UNCONQUERED’ COMING TO THE GALLEY GEORGE IN VANCOUVER DURING VETERANS WEEK. Vancouver, BC – The Veterans Artist Collective is proud to announce their upcoming art exhibition, :UNCONQUERED, at The Galley George on 140 W Hastings St in Vancouver. The exhibition will run from 5-12 Nov 2024, with daily hours of operation from 10AM-6PM and Read more...
Whistler
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November 23, 2024
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May 5, 2025
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Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast Co-curated by Dana Claxton and Curtis Collins, the Curve! exhibition will shed light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast art—women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite. The exhibition will feature over 125 works of art that include poles, panels, masks, bowls, and other sculptures all intertwined with traditional knowledge. These Read more...
West Vancouver
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November 27, 2024
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December 21, 2024
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“How did it get so late so soon. It’s night before it’s afternoon. December before it’s June. My goodness, how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” Dr. Suess Looking at time as a construct of both measurement & perception, the BOLDERartists collective present dynamic artwork open to interpretation. Using painting, mixed media & photography, the artists present Read more...
North Vancouver
Date:
December 12, 2024
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December 17, 2024
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Participate in the mystery of the Anonymous Art Show by purchasing an 8” by 8” piece of anonymous art and support the artist and North Van Arts! This is our biggest and most important fundraising event which is now going into it’s 21st year! Last year had 687 original works, either online or in our gallery, made by 305 artists. This group Read more...
Sechelt
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January 8, 2025
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The Friends of the Gallery (FOG) is our annual celebration of the creativity of our membership. This exhibition launches our new year, and features the work of members of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council. The exhibition is a long-standing community event that has spanned more than 25 years. Its aim is to involve the broadest range of local artists, to Read more...
Nanoose Bay
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April 25, 2025
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Friday, April 26, doors 6:00-8:30 pm; Saturday April 27, doors 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, free admission. Nanoose Place Community Centre, Main Hall, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC A group show of members, showcasing their art, all in one place! Read more...
Vancouver
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September 25, 2025
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September 28, 2025
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Art | Music | Nature VanDusen Botanical Garden | Sept 25-28, 2025 Maplewood Flats Conservancy | Sept 14-29 Virtual Programming | Starts Aug 31 Join us for the 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 Read more...