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Art Galleries in North Vancouver

North Vancouver, a vibrant city situated on the northern shore of Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes and active cultural scene. Nestled between the North Shore Mountains and the waterfront, North Vancouver combines breathtaking scenery with a flourishing arts community, offering a unique blend of artistic expression and natural beauty through its local art galleries and cultural events.

The art galleries in North Vancouver showcase a diverse range of artworks that reflect the city’s rich cultural landscape and scenic surroundings. Local galleries such as the North Vancouver Community Arts Council’s Gallery and various independent studios feature contemporary paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works, often inspired by the region’s striking natural beauty and dynamic urban environment. These galleries provide valuable platforms for both emerging and established artists, contributing to the city’s vibrant art scene.

North Vancouver also hosts a variety of cultural events that highlight its artistic community. Annual events like the North Shore Art Crawl, the Arts Alive Festival, and local art fairs offer opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the city’s creative scene. These events showcase local talent, foster community interaction, and create lively settings for exploring a wide range of artistic expressions.

Exploring the art galleries and attending cultural events in North Vancouver allows visitors to experience the city’s creative spirit while enjoying its stunning natural environment. Whether you’re interested in contemporary art, traditional crafts, or simply appreciating the artistic ambiance inspired by North Vancouver’s beautiful landscapes, the city provides a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for art enthusiasts.

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Griffin Arts Projects Gallery

North Vancouver
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Griffin Art Projects (GAP) is a non-profit art residency and gallery located in North Vancouver devoted to supporting artists in the production of new work through its residency program, and in creating new research on contemporary Canadian and international art, artists and art collections from around the world in its exhibition program. GAP is a non-collecting institution that has quickly Read more...
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Inuit Gallery

North Vancouver
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Founded in 1979, the Inuit Gallery has been dedicated to promoting Inuit, Northwest Coast Indigenous and Canadian art. The gallery is known for presenting groundbreaking exhibitions, participating in international art fairs and placing works in major museum and private collections worldwide. The gallery features sculpture and graphics by established, senior artists as well as new art works by the talented Read more...
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The Polygon Gallery

North Vancouver
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Grounded in photography, The Polygon Gallery creates space to challenge how we see the world. Since opening its doors in 2017, this West Coast architectural marvel has presented the work of thousands of artists, from international stars to the country’s most exciting emerging talent. Admission to The Polygon is always by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group The Polygon Gallery Read more...

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The Polygon Gallery: Tranquility of Communion

The Polygon Gallery
North Vancouver
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February 28, 2025
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May 25, 2025
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Feb. 28–May 25, 2025 The Polygon Gallery presents Tranquility of Communion, a landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, running from Feb. 28 to May 25, 2025. This Canadian premiere brings together Fani-Kayode’s celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. Fani-Kayode’s images treat same-sex, multiracial love with a spiritual intensity, employing symbolic Read more...
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Vancouver North Shore Events Calendar

Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism
North Vancouver
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May 8, 2025
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June 21, 2026
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Explore the best of North Shore’s events and workshops  via this link here.  Read more...
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North Shore Arts in the Garden

CityScape Community ArtSpace Gallery & North Van Arts
North Vancouver
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May 24, 2025
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May 25, 2025
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This annual North Shore outdoor community event that will be taking place this year for its 25 year running! Each year, musicians, visual artists and performers fill beautiful, local, outdoor garden spaces with their imagination and creativity, with the aim of inspiring visitors to reflect on their relationships to place, land, and community. Read more...
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Legacy in Stone: Inuit Sculpture Exhibition | Inuit Gallery

Inuit Gallery
North Vancouver
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May 24, 2025
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June 27, 2025
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Legacy in Stone: Inuit Sculpture May 24 – June 27 Few collections manage to shift the ground beneath our feet, to make us pause and reorient our understanding of a cultural tradition as vital and enduring as Inuit sculpture. Legacy in Stone is one such show—an extraordinary gathering of more than thirty museum-quality sculptures that collectively offer an unparalleled highlight Read more...
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North Shore Art Crawl

CityScape Community ArtSpace Gallery & North Van Arts
North Vancouver
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October 3, 2025
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October 5, 2025
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Get ready for an incredible weekend of art exploration! The North Shore Art Crawl is back October 3-5. This free, annual 3-day arts festival offers art enthusiasts an insider’s look into the vibrant North Shore arts scene. With opening receptions, art practice demonstrations and open studio tours, from over 300+ participating artists across North Vancouver and West Vancouver, there is plenty Read more...
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