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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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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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Wellness Travel BC Events

Wellness Travel BC
Vancouver
Date:
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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Bill Reid Gallery I Public Programs

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
Date:
July 23, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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Discover Indigenous Northwest Coast art and culture through our public programs. We offer a diverse array of events for all ages, including artist talks, hands-on workshops, storytelling, panel discussions, and more. Learn More Read more...
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NDN Giver

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
Date:
September 27, 2025
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February 22, 2026
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Bill Reid Gallery presents: NDN Giver NDN Giver explores the layered meanings within both everyday and extraordinary gifts that circulate through the potlatch. Blankets, coppers, canoes, prints, mugs, trade beads and devil’s club strung into necklaces all become carriers of law, memory, and relation to one another. The title NDN Giver reclaims a phrase rooted in colonialism that mocked Indigenous generosity. In reality, Read more...
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Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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October 3, 2025
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February 22, 2026
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Enemy Alien is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of works by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama. His career, spanning over fifty years, began with his photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in the southern United States. Wakayama documented many of the social justice movements and countercultures of the 1960s and 70s. His work tells stories of community, joy and resistance Read more...
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Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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October 3, 2025
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February 22, 2026
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“In looking back, I think the best work I did was of the people.” —Tamio Wakayama Enemy Alien is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of works by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama. His career, spanning over fifty years, began with his photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in the southern United States. Wakayama documented many of the social justice movements Read more...
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Family Search-and-Find Activity: Emily Carr

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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October 8, 2025
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January 4, 2026
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Embark on a fun, self-guided search-and-find adventure in Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape. Follow the clues to discover artworks throughout the exhibition—look closely, observe the details and enjoy exploring together! DOWNLOAD NOW Admission to the Gallery is always FREE for children and youth aged 18 and under. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Interested in what Read more...
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Verdi’s Rigoletto | Vancouver Opera

Verdi’s Rigoletto | Vancouver Opera
Vancouver
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October 25, 2025
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November 2, 2025
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RigolettoBy Giuseppe VerdiSung in Italian with English Titles October 25 – November 2, 2025Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver⏱️ Approx. 2 hrs 30 min (incl. intermission) A father’s desperate love. A duke’s corruption. A jester’s revenge. Verdi’s Rigoletto unfolds as a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and tragedy—brought to life by director Glynis Leyshon and conductor Jacques Lacombe. Featuring baritone Michael Chioldi Read more...
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Deep-Seated Histories: Chairs from the Collection | Museum of Vancouver

Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver
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October 31, 2025
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January 1, 2026
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Featuring 150 chairs from the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) collection, Deep-Seated Histories: Chairs from the Collection provides a glimpse into Vancouver’s cultural, social and industrial evolution. You’d be surprised to learn how this lowly piece of furniture can tell stories about notable Vancouverites and the City’s shifting thoughts on work, leisure, design, and neighbourhoods over time. Expect to see Seraphim Read more...
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