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 opportunity to meet, chat, and connect with local artists in creative communities across the province.
On Art-BC.com you’ll find artsits 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.
Vancouver
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Artists for Conservation International Foundation (AFCIF) was established as a separate entity in 2006 with a primary purpose to govern and operate the Artists for Conservation Festival, held annually in BC’s Lower Mainland. Artists for Conservation International Foundation (AFCIF) – a federally incorporated Canadian-based charity based in British Columbia and is a registered BC Society. AFCIF is a registered charity in Canada (860891761 Read more...
Vancouver
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Artists in Our Midst is a dynamic group of artists dedicated to bringing public awareness to art created in our community, and to promoting visual art in Vancouver. Our mandate is to promote art education and to provide opportunities for community members to enjoy and enrich their lives with visual art. In 1993 artists on Vancouver’s West Side opened their Read more...
Ladysmith
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Vancouver Island–based eclectic artist, Cindy Friesen-Ford Ashurst creates with multi-media in acrylic, oil and pastels, as well as stained glass, tile/mosaics and jewelry. She has formal university training in painting, post graduate work in art therapy and practical training in glass. She was inspired at age 18 by an artistic friend who created the most amazing detailed drawings of everyday Read more...
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...
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...
Bowser
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In case we haven’t met, I am Cindy Mawle a born and raised Vancouver Islander who moved away to the prairies for 14 years. The beauty of the island I once took for granted has been magnified upon my 2004 return and I now spend much of my time exploring and painting this amazing place. What is my art all Read more...
Abbotsford
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Jim Unger is a professional artist living and working in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. His studio and small gallery are located on his rural property in Abbotsford. Jim’s art has evolved over the nearly 20 years since its beginning, from primarily outdoor bits and pieces, to now large sculptures and indoor works. He uses copper in most of Read more...
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...
Victoria
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Deborah Czernecky is an established Canadian Artist who is an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) and an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA). Having traveled widely from western to eastern Canada and across the awe-inspiring Canadian North, Deborah calls Canada her “Big Backyard”. She has also painted in the USA and further abroad Read more...
Vancouver
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First Saturday Open Art Studios is a free, monthly event that began in 2010 and can be found in various locations around BC. Every first Saturday noon to five pm, over 100 individual artists and art collectives open their workshops for you to enjoy! Be inspired by original art or buy your new, favorite piece directly from a local artist. Learn firsthand details and Read more...
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...
Vancouver
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Born in the Netherlands to an Artist Father and a mother who sang Opera, Mes Low grew up in an artistic environment. As a child Mes Low sat in her fathers atelier and absorbed all she could about painting and art. He taught her that copying and studying good art is a instrument to learn technique and so she for Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vancouver
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The distinctive oil painter, Leanne M Christie, moved to the Canadian West Coast at the end of 2008. She spent over a decade in Europe and grew up in South Africa. We carry a selection of her artwork, on display in our art gallery with paintings available for purchase. Leanne M Christie studied at the influential Rhodes University art school in Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nanaimo
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Discover Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery, nestled in downtown Nanaimo on traditional Snuneymuxw land. Our diverse store showcases ceramics, paintings, jewelry, cards, and fibre arts. With a fully-equipped clay and art classroom, private studios, kiln, and glaze room, creativity knows no bounds here. Join us for weekly ceramic classes in wheel throwing and hand building. Explore monthly memberships and Read more...
Garden Bay
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Beyond your vision by Philip 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...
Vancouver
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Created in 2006 by Carlie Smith and inspired by the famous art and design markets of Europe, Portobello West’s goal is to introduce Vancouver’s style conscious shoppers to the creative pool of artists and designers working here. Now operating as a not-for-profit society, Portobello West is governed by a Board of Directors and a Marketing, Communications and Events Manager. Portobello Read more...
Simoon 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 boat ride west of Billy’s Museum. Come by; look for the OPEN sign, (generally 10-4 daily.)To be certain of finding her at home, Email searosestudio@hotmail.com or call 250-974-8134 for a private Read more...
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...
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...
Cowichan Bay
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Creating scents using traditional methods, we hand-blend, age, filter and bottle everything in our perfumery. This means our perfumes take about 6-8 weeks before they’re ready. The calming and up lifting effect that comes from natural essences stems from our primal instincts. We believe in respecting nature, ourselves, and that we are the sum of the choices we make. It Read more...
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...
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...
