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With no shortage of inspiring, supernatural beauty, BC is home to nearly 30,000 artists and studios, according to research published by Hills Strategies. With Art-BC’s extensive curated collection of artists and studios, you have the opportunity to meet, chat, and connect with local artists in creative communities across the province.

On Art-BC.com you’ll find artists and studios in communities and regions across the province. If you’re planning a trip or even an outing, you can check out other places to visit by browsing the community page, or checking out the map for places to visit in neighbouring communities.

From desert landscapes to rugged shoreline, glacial lakes nestled in the mountains to rolling plains of wildflowers, regions across BC showcase unmatched natural beauty. In addition to the landscape, BC’s rich and diverse cultural history is a wellspring of inspiration for the arts. Communities across the province support artists in their midst with local programs and events, as well as engaged tourism initiatives drawing an audience from around the world to BC’s Creative Communities.

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Artisans of Crawford Bay

Crawford Bay
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The Artisans of Crawford Bay are located 10 minutes south of the Kootenay Bay ferry landing or one hour north of Creston on Highway 3A. Here you can watch original crafts being made in centuries old processes and machinery, culminating in a beautiful assortment of hand made items. Inside the walls of a straw bale building, you will find walls Read more...
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Artists in Our Midst

Vancouver
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Artists in Our Midst (AiOM) is a Vancouver-based nonprofit arts organization that fosters connection between local artists and the community. Best known for organizing the annual West of Main Art Walk, AiOM invites the public into artists’ homes, studios, and community centres to experience art firsthand. Through exhibitions, community events, and artist-led initiatives, AiOM supports artistic expression, accessibility, and engagement Read more...
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Browning Stained Glass Studio

North Vancouver
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Stuart Browning, glass artist, specializes in the creation of original leaded stained glass windows, etched art pieces and wall dividers for churches, homes and commercial buildings. Traditional techniques are used which include etching, sandblasting and carving. Stuart is skilled at incorporating his designs into residential and commercial renovations.   Read more...
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Cedar Yellow Point Artisans

Ladysmith
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Find out more about the Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans here CHRISTMAS IN CEDAR & YELLOW POINT 2025 Annual Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour Dates Winter 2025 Thursday November 20 – Sunday November 23 Thursday November 27 – Sunday November 30 All locations open 10 am – 5 pm The Artisans will be open for an Extra Weekend Event Sat.-Sun. Dec. Read more...
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Charlene Long | Mixed Media Artist

Vancouver Granville Island
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Charlene is a mixed media artist who has arrived at her career from a background in interior design, corporate marketing, and teaching.  Her self-directed art education has included courses at Emily Carr University as well as studies in Europe and the United States. Charlene’s art is informed by the exploration of the natural world.  Her unique style incorporates realism and abstraction Read more...
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Chemainus Festival of Murals

Chemainus
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The Chemainus Mural Project, started in 1981, is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus Mural Project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society restores, maintains and introduces new murals as the occasion Read more...
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Chris Ainslie Art

Halfmoon Bay
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Chris Ainslie is an artist who lives in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia with his girlfriend Michelle.  He works with solid reclaimed cedar, designs it as his canvas and utilizes the grain of the wood into his paintings. With a background in finishing carpentry and having been painting for almost 20 years his work is truly unique. Chris gets his inspiration Read more...
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Cindy Mawle Art

Bowser
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Cindy Mawle is best known for her Canadian West Coast paintings—direct expressions of her deep connection to Vancouver Island.  Recently, she has been pushing her boundaries, drawing on skills honed over the years to explore a more intuitive, semi-abstract style. Out of this new direction, the raven has appeared—an unexpected yet powerful presence.  Across the cultures of the northern hemisphere, Read more...
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Deborah Chaney

Gabriola
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Deb Chaney has been creating her spiritually inspired mixed media abstract paintings for two decades. She exhibits internationally in public art, TV and Film, and her work appears in corporate and private collections. Her paintings are composed of many intriguing layers and textures, the creation of which helps her remain in the moment and supports her healing journey. Currently she Read more...
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Drissia Studio & Gallery

Vancouver
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Drissia Abid is a Vancouver-based artist whose work spans painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Her practice is deeply rooted in her inner world—drawing from dreams, personal experiences, and cultural influences gathered through extensive global travel. These inspirations are reflected in her vibrant use of colour, pattern, and expressive forms. Her artistic style blends abstraction with emotional and cultural storytelling, often Read more...
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First Saturdays Open Art Studios

Vancouver
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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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Ian Lowe- Lowe Tide Design

Comox Valley
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Ian Lowe: First Nations Metal Artist Sculpture, Vancouver Island BC. With over 30 years in the Welding and Fabricating Industry, Ian has combined these skills to create custom art and design.Ian’s passionate connection with the Natural Environment of the West Coast of Canada transfers into his work, mediums include wood, stone and steel.Each of Ian works are hand crafted and Read more...
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Jane Appleby

Burnaby
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“Jane Appleby’s vibrant artwork is infused with her unique point of view, transforming landscape painting into an emotional experience. Jane’s intent to capture the impact of a scene or location over exact representation creates a sensuous and engrossing experience for the viewer… When experiencing Jane’s work, one travels through thousands of bold colours, dynamic shapes and lines; exploring every hill, Read more...
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Jodie Blaney Artist

Delta
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Contemporary Canadian West Coast artist Jodie Blaney creates expressive, joy-filled paintings inspired by the landscapes of British Columbia. Drawing from forests, mountains, and shorelines, her imaginative work is defined by vivid colour, rhythmic composition, and simplified, flowing shapes. Each piece evokes a sense of movement and immersion while maintaining a strong sense of harmony and balance. An established artist with Read more...
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Joel A Prevost – Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio

Nanaimo
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Education & workshops The Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio offers a series of immersive workshops in sculpting, situated in downtown Nanaimo on traditional Snuneymuxw land and led by professional sculptor Joel A. Prevost. Participants benefit from learning in an inspiring environment designed to nurture artistic expression. Our diverse range of workshops caters to all skill levels, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Read more...
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Judy Osiowy | Wallflowers & Beyond

Pitt Meadows
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Judy Osiowy is the watercolour, landscape, and abstract artist behind Wallflowers and Beyond. She is a local artist who paints out of her art studio and gallery in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Judy has been avidly painting for over 40 years. She experiments with various media on a variety of surfaces. Watercolour, acrylic, inks, and pastels are among her favourites. Read more...
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Kathy Traeger

Surrey
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Kathy Traeger is a full time visual artist residing in Surrey, BC who works primarily in acrylics. She graduated from Kwantlen College in 1985 with a diploma in Visual Art and Design and spent the next 32 years working for various design studios, advertising agencies, printing facilities in both Canada and the USA. In 2017 she followed her true passion Read more...
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Kelowna Actors Studio

Kelowna
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Kelowna Actors Studio is a prominent performing arts venue and theatre company in downtown Kelowna, known for producing high-quality live musical theatre and offering education programs for all ages. Founded in 2003, the studio was created to bring vibrant, professional productions—often inspired by popular Broadway shows—to the Okanagan Valley while also nurturing local talent through training and performance opportunities. It Read more...
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Kristin Krimmel Artist

Maple Ridge
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Kristin Krimmel, painter and art educator is originally from Vancouver. She studied at UBC and at the Ecole de Beaux Arts de Reims, France; taught at Emily Carr College of Art and Design (1983-89) and has shown both locally and internationally. Kristin Krimmel is widely travelled, has undertaken art residencies at home and abroad and has been twice selected for Read more...
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Laura Leeder | The Garden Studio

Creston
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Heartwarming art for your home. Abundant inspiration for your soul. Discover freshly-picked mixed media artwork that delights your senses. Discover joyous art for your home or inspired gift giving.  A garden comes to life in Laura’s mixed media collage paintings.  Gardens, birds, and surrounding landscape are created through collage and techniques reminiscent of art deco and stained glass.  Her stylized Read more...
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Lil Chrzan

West Vancouver
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ABOUT LIL CHRZAN Lil Chrzan is a Canadian Landscape painter that is known for her masterful depictions of golden light across luminous West Coast scenes. Viewers are invited to enter her world and experience a sense of calm transcendence when viewing the dramatic light-filled paintings. For the past 26 years Chrzan has lived and worked in the seaside village of Read more...
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Margaret Halsey Studio

New Westminster
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The translucent softness of Margaret Halsey’s watercolors portrays the sensitivity of the artist. The personality and spirit of each animal is captured in her portraits. To view her work call 604.527.9976 to schedule a visit to her studio in her home in New Westminster. Margaret paints in several mediums including watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pencil and inks. Read more...
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Marie Neys Fine Art

Bowen Island
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Marie Neys has always challenged herself to study. Many of the art styles she has mastered include acrylics, oils, ink & rouge, pen & ink, pastels, watercolour, sculpture, pottery and calligraphy. Marie divides her time between the rolling hills, vast plains and big sky country of Southern Alberta and the towering trees, cool breezes and unending ocean of West Coast British Read more...
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Melissa Caron Jewellers

Vancouver Granville Island
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Journey into a world where time stands still; a place where dreams are transformed into golden Talismans, woven like tapestries into the night sky. Guided by moonlight and constellations, the caress of the wind, and the breathy dew of sunrise. Read more...
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Motoko’s Original Fine Art Studio & Gallery

Garden Bay
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Take a JOURNEY to the world of INSPIRATION. Browse and enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful, inviting private gallery and Motoko’s warm welcome. A wide selection of her original art, giclee limited edition prints and art cards are available. Commission and consultation also offered. Motoko studied art for four years through workshops, mentorship, and independent learning. In 1998, she began Read more...
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OMINECA Arts Centre

Prince George
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Omineca Arts Centre is a vibrant, artist-run cultural hub located in the heart of downtown Prince George. This interdisciplinary, non-profit space is dedicated to fostering creativity through community-driven arts programming, supporting both emerging and established artists across a wide range of disciplines including visual arts, music, theatre, literature, and multimedia. Grounded in inclusivity and collaboration, the centre provides a welcoming Read more...
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OPAL Jewellery Studio & Gallery

Gabriola
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At Opal Jewellery Studio, we’re committed to bringing you the very best in fine jewellery crafted by local artisans on Gabriola Island. Our collection is carefully curated to offer you a unique and unforgettable shopping experience. Whether you’re looking for a special gift or a one-of-a-kind piece to add to your collection, we’re here to help. Read more...
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Penticton Sculpture Program

Penticton
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The Public Art program in Penticton transforms the city into an open-air gallery, integrating art into everyday public spaces and making it accessible to all. A key feature is the Penticton Public Sculpture Exhibit (PPSE)—an annual, year-long outdoor exhibition that showcases original sculptures by artists from across British Columbia and beyond. These works are installed throughout the city, including along Read more...
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Philippe Sokazo Studio Gallery

Garden Bay
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Beyond your vision by Philippe Sokazo. “My expression takes action beyond an interpretation of reality, through visual art, sculpture, designed object, music, and Public Art. If I pushed the boundaries of your sensations, is to bring you to an unexplored zone of your feelings: your pure imagination! It is your privilege to take part in the freedom of dream, experiencing Read more...
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Ray Ophoff

Vancouver
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I share a studio with painter Dana Cromie and Framing By Estrella, which is in the Paneficio Studio building at 800 Keefer (at Hawks Ave.) in the heart of beautiful Strathcona, on the edge of Chinatown and across from MacLean Park. When I started painting again I was blessed by having no expectations of a career in art. As a Read more...
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Red Dog Glass Studio | Cherryville

Cherryville
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The Red Dog Glass Studio and Gallery, located in the North Okanagan, BC, is a unique, community-focused hub showcasing diverse, locally handcrafted goods. Owned by artist Helen Kovacs, the shop offers glass art, pottery, paintings, jewelry, and photography, alongside glass fusing workshops. Read more...
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SeaRose Studio ~ Yvonne Maximchuk

Simoom Sound
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During your trip to the Broughton Archipelago be sure to tour SeaRose Studio with artist and author Yvonne Maximchuk. It’s around the corner from Echo Bay, just a short skiff or boat ride southwest toward the entrance to Shoal Harbour. Come by; look for the OPEN sign, (generally 10-4 daily.)To be certain of finding her at home,  Email searosestudio@hotmail.com or Read more...
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Sharon Lalonde Art

Courtenay
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Sharon Lalonde has been creating from a very early age, using all forms of artistic expression. Since moving to the Comox Valley, in 2012, she has been able to immerse herself in painting. She has achieved Active Member status, with the Federation of Canadian Artists, in 2018 and has been recognized by the Federation, in 2019, with “Best In Show” Read more...
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Studio 2880

Prince George
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The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District (“CAC”) was established in 1968 to respond to a growing need to expand the reputation of artistic endeavours throughout the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. The CAC has been a vital component of the Prince George district for over 55 years. Since its founding, the CAC and its members have been Read more...
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Studio of Wonders

Langley Township
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Studio of Wonders is an immersive art studio and café in Langley, British Columbia, offering hands-on creative experiences in a calming, whimsical setting. Designed for all ages and skill levels, the studio invites visitors to explore activities such as pottery painting, canvas art, spin art, and paint pouring, with a focus on creativity, relaxation, and self-expression. More than just an Read more...
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Telegraph Cove Art Gallery

Telegraph Cove
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Showcasing West Coast Art with a Marine Flair! Built by Don Bastian this unique building features his wood artistry inside and outside. Seagulls, a whale, bear and cub,  an ocean wave and a lighthouse are all depicted in the shingle siding. Metal fish, whales and other artwork are intertwined with boom chains, both inside and out, to bid a warm  Read more...
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Teresa Knight

Union Bay
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Open Seasonally or By Appointment Teresa Knight’s signature style is a harmonious blend of realism and impressionism, capturing the raw beauty and essence of Vancouver Island. Her artwork is deeply influenced by her surroundings and her passion for animal welfare, evident in both her subject matter and how each piece can ‘take you there’. Her unique approach produces beautiful pieces Read more...
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The Craft Connection

Nelson
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The CRAFT CONNECTION is an artist run co-op, currently owned and operated by 6 local woman who all display and sell their own work as well as that of about 200 consignees. The storefront is a must see for all visitors to the area! Most people that visit Nelson, visit this store, and they love it. The members/ owners strive Read more...
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The Green Bough Studio | Zulis Yalte

Gabriola
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Nestled in a forest grove, The Green Bough Gallery is dedicated to presenting the Fine Art of Zulis Yalte at her home property on Gabriola Island. The small Gallery extends the display space into a Milagros Memorial Art Garden and a covered outdoor area in front of the studio. Visitors remark on how peaceful they find the indoor/outdoor viewing spaces. Read more...
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Wildlife Art of Heather Soos

Courtenay
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Inspired by nature, Heather creates original fine art paintings and scratchboards depicting wildlife.  She enjoys working in a realistic and detailed style, while also aiming to create something unique with the medium she is working in. Primarily self-taught, Heather began painting birds in gouache in her early twenties after taking some post-secondary art courses.  She later discovered the versatility of Read more...
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Zadel Jewellery Studio

Vancouver Granville Island
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Whether it’s a sentimental gift, a wedding ring, or simply a well-deserved treat, jewellery is something that makes its way into each of our lives. Therefore, it should be special – a piece that you take pride in wearing. That’s where Zadel Jewellery Studio comes in. The company creates bespoke pieces of jewellery that are not only perfect for each Read more...

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Critical Distance | Royal BC Museum

Royal BC Museum
Victoria
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January 23, 2026
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July 6, 2026
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January 23 to July 6, 2026 Step into the world of Critical Distance, an immersive augmented reality experience that brings you face-to-face with a holographic orca pod. Journey alongside J-Pod, a group of 25 endangered Southern Resident orcas living in the Salish Sea off the coast of Vancouver Island. Learn about the pod, including ten-year-old Kiki, and the daily obstacles and Read more...
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That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature | Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
February 6, 2026
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November 8, 2026
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That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature is the largest solo exhibition of iconic British Columbia artist Emily Carr (1871–1945) at the Vancouver Art Gallery in over twenty years. Featuring more than 100 works, it explores in-depth the artist’s obsession with the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, using close analysis of her paintings and writings to investigate how Read more...
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Every River Has a Mouth: The Visual Languages That Connect Us | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
Date:
February 14, 2026, 10:00 am
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February 14, 2027, 6:00 pm
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Guest curated by Salish artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, the exhibition will showcase 11 Coast and Interior Salish artists working across sculpture, printmaking, textiles, painting, and mixed media. This unique exhibition will illuminate the deep cultural, linguistic, and artistic connections shared across the Salish world. To date, most institutions have focused on Coastal Salish art; however, with this exhibition, the Bill Read more...
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Prince George Symphony Orchestra

Prince George
Prince George
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March 17, 2026
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December 31, 2026
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The Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO) is a cornerstone of northern British Columbia’s arts and culture scene, bringing live orchestral music to the region for over 50 years. As a unique blend of professional musicians and talented community performers, the orchestra presents a dynamic range of concerts from classical masterworks to family-friendly and contemporary programs, across multiple venues in Prince Read more...
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MOA | Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver
Date:
March 19, 2026
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November 30, 2026
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Ancient Andean Cosmovision Cosmovisión Ancestral Andina Opens March 19, 2026 Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision explores the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations through nearly 100 exquisite pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone and wood works, some dating back more than 2,500 years. These works were collected by former UBC Professor Alan R. Sawyer and donated to MOA. The Andes are home to some of the world’s most complex cultural traditions, and its knowledge lives Read more...
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Jamie Gentry: Blossoming I Bill Reid Gallery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
Date:
March 22, 2026
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August 10, 2026
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This solo exhibition features the work of Jamie Gentry, a Kwakwaka’wakw artist based on Vancouver Island, whose practice is grounded in patience, precision, and personal meaning. On view is a striking series of handmade moccasins adorned with intricate floral beadwork, reflecting both technical mastery and a deep connection to the natural world. After more than a decade of creating custom Read more...
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Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Burnaby
Date:
March 26, 2026
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September 5, 2026
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The Powell Street Festival, which began in 1977 to honour the early Japanese settlers and reinvigorate the Japanese Canadian community, takes place every BC Day long weekend in the historic Japanese neighbourhood, Paueru Gai (Powell Street), in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Through traditional and contemporary music, dance, traditional practices, interdisciplinary arts and cultural activities, the festival provides an accessible, diverse, innovative, and Read more...
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Free Admission Fridays I Bill Reid Gallery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
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March 27, 2026
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March 31, 2028
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Every first Friday of the month from 2 to 5 pm, enjoy complimentary admission to the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Admission includes all our current exhibitions, as well as our permanent Bill Reid collection. Make sure to have a look at our Shop when you’re here! We would like to thank our Community Access Partner, Downtown Van, Read more...
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