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Art Galleries in Vancouver

Vancouver is a vibrant hub of creativity, home to an extensive array of art galleries and museums that showcase both local and international talent. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a casual visitor, the city’s diverse collection of art spaces offers something for everyone. From contemporary art galleries in the bustling downtown core to smaller, independent spaces in trendy neighborhoods like Gastown and Mount Pleasant, Vancouver is a city that celebrates artistic expression in all its forms.

Art galleries in Vancouver feature a wide range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. The city is known for its thriving contemporary art scene, with galleries that often highlight the work of emerging artists alongside established names. Many of these galleries host regular exhibitions and events, providing an ever-changing landscape of visual art to explore. Additionally, Vancouver’s art museums, such as the Vancouver Art Gallery, offer a deeper dive into the region’s rich cultural heritage and global art movements, making them must-visit destinations for both locals and tourists.

For those interested in exploring the art galleries and museums in Vancouver, the city offers a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of culture, history, and innovation. Whether you’re drawn to the cutting-edge installations of modern artists or the timeless masterpieces housed in the city’s museums, Vancouver’s art scene provides an enriching and inspiring experience. With its blend of contemporary flair and historical depth, Vancouver remains a key destination for art lovers seeking to immerse themselves in the city’s dynamic cultural landscape.

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Access Gallery

Vancouver
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Founded in 1991, Access Gallery is an artist-run centre with a mission to create conditions of emergence for provocative ideas and work in the visual arts. We enable critical conversations and risk taking through new configurations of artists, audience, and community. The organization searches out opportunities to experiment through collaborations (both local and international) that encourage innovation. We aim to bring visibility and critical reception to artists Read more...
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Vancouver
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Located in Downtown Vancouver, the Bill Reid Gallery is a unique destination that celebrates the extraordinary diversity of contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art. It is the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to NWC Art and stands as a tribute to the legendary Haida master artist, Bill Reid (1920 – 1998). The Gallery curates a series of dynamic exhibitions and Read more...
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Canadian Art Preservation Society

Vancouver
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The Canadian Art Preservation Foundation seeks to ensure merited artists works and their artifacts can be stored in archival manner so that their legacy can be examined, catalogued, studied and exhibited in the future. The works will be made available for study purposes to educational organizations such as educational institutions, museums and public galleries. If you would like to collaborate or contribute, Read more...
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Centre A

Vancouver
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Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is a leading public art gallery currently situated in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. It is a registered charity and the only public art gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Asian and Asian-diasporic perspectives since 1999. In addition to our Read more...
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Fazakas Gallery

Vancouver
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Located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), in the heart of Vancouver’s Gallery District, Fazakas Gallery promotes a diverse selection of contemporary art with a special emphasis on works by established and up-and-coming Indigenous artists. As both a commercial gallery and exhibition space, we offer a vibrant contemporary program that features an array of art aimed to enhance, Read more...
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Liquid Amber Tattoo & Art Collective

Vancouver
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Liquid Amber Tattoo And Art Collective seamlessly blends bespoke tattoo artistry and cosmetic tattoo services with a thoughtfully curated art gallery. As a proud women-led establishment, Liquid Amber has passionately championed Vancouver’s diverse artistic community since 2001, striving to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment for both creators and art enthusiasts. Step into our recently renovated corner studio in Vancouver’s Read more...
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Monte Clarke Gallery

Vancouver
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Firmly rooted in the cultural landscape of Vancouver since 1992, Monte Clark is a leading gallery of its generation. In 2020 a set of distinctive industrial spaces in Strathcona were transformed into Monte Clark continuing the important exhibitions and conversations around the gallery’s emerging and established artists. Monte Clark gained national and international prominence with its decade long gallery presence Read more...
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Or Gallery

Vancouver
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Established in 1983, the Or Gallery is one of Canada’s foremost artist-run centres. Founded with a mandate to support and develop innovative and idea-driven exhibitions, the organization remains committed to curatorial innovation and diversity. The Director/Curator’s vision is supported by guest curated exhibitions and curatorial residencies that emphasize the role diverse communities and discourses play in art production. The gallery Read more...
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Paneficio Gallery

Vancouver
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An intimate art space in the heart of Strathcona celebrating local Vancouver artists in several shows a year in a variety of mediums. Every month a new artist takes over the gallery windows which when lit up at night provide another visual experience of the exhibiting artist’s work.   Located at 800 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC The neighbourhood is home to numerous Read more...
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Slice of Life Vancouver Gift Shop

Vancouver
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Featuring 300+ LOCAL artists SHOP – GALLERY – PINBALL – CO-WORKING OPEN 10am – 8pm – 7 days a week When we say local we mean it, our artists must live or work in Vancouver. as local as we can get! We offer radically inclusive opportunities at no cost for all artists. We set up the systems and the artists choose Read more...
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The Gallery George

Vancouver
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The Gallery George offers a unique way of connecting with the arts by supporting local established and emerging artists. Meet a unique Art Gallery which offers a welcoming hub for community engagement, exploration and enjoyment of contemporary art and cultural events. We research and carefully select high quality, multi discipline works from local artists and have now expanded our roster nationwide. The Read more...
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THIS Gallery

Vancouver
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THIS is a brick-and-mortar gallery located in Vancouver, BC. The gallery is located in Vancouver’s Chinatown at 268 Keefer Street inside the Sun Wah Centre and is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of both commercial and non-commercial art. Our mandate is to create a vibrant, fun, and essential arts space where artists and curators can realize opportunities to engage Read more...
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Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver
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Discover the power of art on your next trip to Vancouver with a visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery, one of North America’s most exciting and innovative visual arts institutions. Open 7 days a week, a visit to the Gallery is an opportunity to meditate on more than a century’s worth of Canadian and international art, from historical masters to Read more...
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Vancouver Art Gallery – Offsite

Vancouver
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OFFSITE: HANK WILLIS THOMAS JUNE 7, 2024–APRIL 27, 2025 Installation view of Offsite: Hank Willis Thomas, site-specific installation at Vancouver Art Gallery Offsite from June 7, 2024 to April 27, 2025, Photo: Vancouver Art Gallery Internationally recognized artist Hank Willis Thomas works across several disciplines and mediums and has recently created large-scale sculptures and monuments for the public realm. This installation at Read more...
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Vancouver Arts District – Self Guided Tour

Vancouver
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Welcome to the Vancouver Art Walk, an initiative designed to showcase the remarkable galleries and art spaces in the Vancouver Arts District. Our mission is to collaborate with commercial and non-profit galleries and creatives to provide visitors with an exceptional and well-curated tour that can be enjoyed at their own pace. Our carefully crafted map presents a selection of the most Read more...

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Vancouver Art’s District – Self Guided Tour

Vancouver Arts District – Self Guided Tour
Vancouver
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January 1, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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Welcome to the Vancouver Art Walk, an initiative designed to showcase the remarkable galleries and art spaces in the Vancouver Arts District. Our mission is to collaborate with commercial and non-profit galleries and creatives to provide visitors with an exceptional and well-curated tour that can be enjoyed at their own pace. Our carefully crafted map presents a selection of the most Read more...
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Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art | Chinese Canadian Museum

Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver
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January 1, 2025
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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...
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OPUS Workshops

Opus Art Supplies – Workshops & Classes
Vancouver
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January 1, 2025
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June 24, 2025
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Our Workshops & Classes listings are a great way to find creative courses offered throughout British Columbia.  opusartsupplies.com/resources/events Resources for the Creative Individual Art Materials, Digital Printing, and Picture Frames Videos, Demonstrations, Workshops, and Community Events Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff Locations across BC plus a National Mail Order Service Opus Art Supplies are available at these BC Locations: Read more...
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Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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January 25, 2025
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January 25, 2026
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When Emily Carr (1871–1945) wrote about landscape paintings—her own and those of others—she would sometimes describe how an eye might move through the imagined space in the work. It is striking, then, that so many of her own paintings create an experience of dense, impenetrable forest that confounds such forward movement. In many cases, the viewer is tantalized with the Read more...
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Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist I Bill Reid Gallery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
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February 1, 2025
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February 5, 2026
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents: Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of work by renowned Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Curated by Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell, it features highlights from Christian’s career alongside pieces by his apprentices. Known for his masterful argillite carvings, jewelry, and monumental works, Christian began Read more...
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Museum of Vancouver Events

Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver
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February 5, 2025
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February 5, 2026
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From artist talks and curatorial tours to workshops and performances, the Museum of Vancouver offers special events and programs for children and adults. Programming includes everything from Indigenous artisans, cultural celebrations, 2SLGBTQ+ content, civic engagement, food and gardening, crafting, film screenings, poetry readings, and more! Visit museumofvancouver.ca/events-programs to see what’s coming up at the MOV! Read more...
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Riopelle: Crossroads in Time | Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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March 21, 2025, 12:00 am
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September 1, 2025, 12:00 am
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Riopelle: Crossroads in Time is a retrospective exhibition that covers 50 years of Jean Paul Riopelle’s creative production. Organized by the National Gallery of Canada to mark the centenary celebration of Riopelle’s birth, the exhibition brings together paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and collages by the artist. The presentation features artworks drawn from 20 private and public collections and includes a number Read more...
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Wellness Travel BC Events

Wellness Travel BC
Vancouver
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April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2026
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Find more info on upcoming events at wellnesstravelbc.com.   Be sure to subscribe to the Wellness Travel BC newsletter to keep up-to-date with wellness-focused events in British Columbia and elsewhere! Read more...
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