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Artists & Studios in Vancouver

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.

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Artists for Conservation

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...
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Artists in Our Midst

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...
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Bettina Williams | Alcohol Ink Artist

Vancouver
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Bees Art Designs Inspired by living on the West Coast, road trip adventures and my love of exploring florals, landscapes and abstracts. As a self-taught artist, I enjoy watercolours, alcohol inks, acrylics, mixed media. Read more...
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First Saturdays Open Art Studios

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...
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Iris Mes Low

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...
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Leanne Christie

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...
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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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Maxwell & Thain Music

Vancouver
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Maxwell & Thain is a musical collaboration of seasoned, award-winning, country/pop singer-songwriters from Canada’s West Coast.  For over 30 years, Gord Maxwell and Laurie Thain have been quietly writing and co-producing custom music projects, themed musicals and educational material for young learners, while pursuing independent music careers. Partners in Pure Pacific Music for Young Learners, Maxwell and Thain continue to Read more...
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Portobello West

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...

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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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