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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.

Art-Works

Art Works Gallery

Vancouver
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Servicing the design and architectural industry, Art Works features modern and contemporary art in a variety of mediums and styles. Begun in 1986 under the directorship of Deanna Geisheimer, Art Works specializes in Canadian Art and represents some of British Columbia’s most dynamic artists, in addition to artists from across North America. Working with corporations, movie studios, and many of 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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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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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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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 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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Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s-2000 | Chinese Canadian Museum

Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver
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May 28, 2025
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July 19, 2026
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Welcome to Dream Factory — where pop stardom, migration, and music history collide. This bold, genre-defining exhibition celebrates the golden age of Cantopop and Mandopop — the iconic sounds that took Asia by storm and sparked a global music revolution. On view from May 28, 2025 at the Chinese Canadian Museum, Dream Factory dives into two unforgettable decades of pop — from idol fandoms Read more...
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Jim Lambie: Zobop (Colour-Chrome)

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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October 22, 2025
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October 12, 2026
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Jim Lambie transforms everyday architectural spaces into immersive, energetic experiences through his vibrant vinyl tape installations. These site-specific works are an extension of his acclaimed Zobop series, which uses brightly coloured strips of industrial vinyl tape to contour the architectural space, wrapping its form in optical rhythm and vivid saturation. Lambie is a Glasgow–based artist, DJ and musician. His practice Read more...
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We who have known tides

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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November 7, 2025
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April 12, 2026
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We who have known tides begins from a poetic inquiry that seeks to understand what it means to exist at the edges of the Pacific Ocean. We who have known tides is an examination that unveils the ways in which the ocean and living in proximity to it has shaped the work of Indigenous artists, as well as their relation to territories across Read more...
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Entangled Territories | Tibet Through Images

MOA | Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver
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November 20, 2025
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March 29, 2026
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Entangled Territories: Tibet Through Images reimagines Tibet by showing how it has been represented historically by outsiders, and how Tibetans themselves now present and talk about Tibet. This exhibition highlights the importance of Tibet’s rich cultural heritage as well as its current political context. Developed in collaboration with Tibetan Canadian community members and artists, the exhibition showcases Tibet and Tibetans through Read more...
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Everyone Says I Look Like My Mother

MOA | Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver
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December 4, 2025
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March 29, 2026
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racing the ancient threads of Northwest Coast weaving and spinning practices through the technologies of today, Jaad Kuujus’s art moves between generations, time, place, and mediums. Beyond the creation of replicas, her interconnected digital and material practice gives rise to descendant works — woven embodiments of kinship with the belongings, materials, and ancestors that inspire them. Embodying repetition as a Read more...
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OPUS Workshops

Opus Art Supplies – Workshops & Classes
Vancouver
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December 31, 2025
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May 20, 2026
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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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First Saturday Open Art Studios

First Saturday Open Art Studios
Vancouver
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January 4, 2026
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December 19, 2026
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 First Saturday Open Studios is a free, monthly event that began in 2010 and can be found in various locations across BC. This is an opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios located throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Okanagan. Check the website for updates and who is open each month. www.firstsaturday.ca Explore working studios, Read more...
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DIAL M FOR MURDER | Arts Club Theatre Company

Arts Club Theatre Company
Vancouver
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February 5, 2026
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March 8, 2026
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 The Arts Club Theatre Company production of Dial M for Murder runs from February 5 to March 8 at the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver. Presented in partnership with Theatre Calgary. Tickets from $29. More info at artsclub.com.  JANUARY 15, 2026, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / The traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations – The Arts Club Theatre Company production of Dial M for Murder runs from February Read more...
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