The pulse of local culture is rooted in community based Cultural Centres and Arts Councils in creative communities across British Columbia.
As venues of both contemporary and historic expression, Cultural Centres showcase theatre, dance, music and film screenings, exhibitions, workshops and courses; these centres are the hub and epicentre of the unique cultural footprint of the community and region. Art Councils are a crucial aspect of a thriving arts community
New Westminster
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“CULTURAL EXPERIENCES” The City of New Westminster is a community with a unique, rich heritage that draws on its past to inspire the future. Anvil Centre is a fusion of ideas and energies. It is a window into experiencing the best the world has to offer, as well as a platform for our community to share its stories with a Read more...
Coquitlam
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WELCOME TO EVERGREEN Located next to beautiful Lafarge Lake at Town Centre Park, the Evergreen Cultural Centre has been Coquitlam’s cultural hub & home for live arts experiences, exhibitions, and community events for over 25 years. Part of the full experience at Evergreen Cultural Centre, the Art Gallery at Evergreen (AGE) has served the Tri-Cities for over twenty years. Our Gallery Read more...
Vernon
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The Arts Council of the North Okanagan is a registered charitable non-profit organization dedicated to enriching arts and culture in Greater Vernon and surrounding areas. As an umbrella organization, we serve more than 30 diverse member groups and over 3000 individual and family members. Read more...
New Westminster
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The Gallery at Queen’s Park is community art gallery that has provided a venue for emerging and established artists to showcase their work since 1985. Over the year, 12 exhibitions are presented in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums such as paintings, photography, pottery, wood carvings, bronze statues, and more. Located in the Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Operated by the Arts Read more...
Vernon
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TOURS: Explore the secrets and rumours of this 126-year-old heritage house with a fascinating and disturbing history. A distinguished aristocrat and scholar from an ancient royal Italian family dating back over a thousand years… The beautiful young mother… Their creative and talented daughter held a prisoner in her own home for over 25 years. Is it haunted? You be the judge! Join Read more...
Vancouver
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The Chutzpah! Festival: The Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts is an annual festival of world-renowned dance, music, theatre, and comedy, through a lens of Jewish experiences, stories, and values in all their richness and diversity, creating unforgettable and unique experiences for audiences throughout the Lower Mainland. We foster artistic dialogue and collaboration between Jewish and non-Jewish artists Read more...
North Vancouver
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Explore Your Creative Side with North Van Arts through art classes, exhibitions, art rental, and events, and navigate to arts & culture with the North Shore Culture Compass. Exhibitions This contemporary, interactive art gallery was built for the community and all exhibitions are group based and themed, to inspire reflection and conversation. This creative approach results in remarkable, thought-provoking and Read more...
Duncan
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Since 1971, the Cowichan Valley Arts Council has enriched the community through art by presenting and promoting over 25 shows a year featuring work by Vancouver Island artists. This arts hub is also a space for youth and adults to learn and participate. As a not-for-profit community art gallery and studio, CVAC showcases established artists, and welcomes new talent to Read more...
Fort St. John
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The Fort St. John Community Arts Council represents over two-thirds of the 35,000 residents in the North Peace who participate in arts activities, who enjoy watching arts and cultural events, or who make arts classes, festivals, and performances happen. The Arts Council is made up of 24 member groups that includes music, dance, visual arts, theatre, heritage, fabric arts, pottery Read more...
Wells
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Island Mountain Arts (est. 1977) runs a Gallery, School of the Arts, year round residencies and the ArtsWells Festival on the August Long Weekend. ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art www.artswells.com wells Read more...
Kamloops
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Mission: To promote the development of arts and culture through events, public awareness, advocacy, support for artists, and community connections. The Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) is a registered charitable non-profit organization that is devoted to the development and enhancement of the arts in the Kamloops area. We support all artists and art organizations and promote cooperation among them, government and Read more...
Parksville
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The McMillan Arts Centre started life as Parksville School in 1913 when McMillan Street was one of the main streets in Parksville, and the building was a centrepiece in the community. The Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC) purchased the building in 1986 and the upper part of this historic building became the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC), a project of Read more...
New Hazelton
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Misty Rivers Arts Centre and Arts Council serves artists, artisans and art lovers in the Hazeltons. Read more...
Burnaby
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The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) honours, preserves, and shares the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese Culture in Canada through exhibits, programs, events, publications, and public use of facilities. Open since 2000, NNMCC houses a Japanese Canadian cultural centre, the Nikkei National Museum, a community centre serving the neighbourhood, and a beautiful Japanese Canadian garden. Read more...
Osoyoos
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The Osoyoos & District Arts Council (O.D.A.C.) is an organization that provides an arts identity and support to smaller cultural group organizations, guilds and individual members. The MISSION of the Osoyoos & District Arts Council is to increase and broaden opportunities to enjoy, participate and be enriched by arts and culture. The Osoyoos Community Arts Council was incorporated in December 1981 and officially Read more...
Penticton
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Visit us at the historic Leir House Cultural Centre in Penticton, BC! Our location hosts two galleries with exhibitions featuring artists from across BC, the Members’ Space gallery and shop featuring artists from the South Okanagan, and several artists in residence studios. Since 1960 it has been our mission to stimulate, foster, and celebrate the arts in our community through Read more...
Coquitlam
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Place des Arts is an established not-for-profit arts education centre in Coquitlam. With a mission to inspire the artist in everyone, we offer quality classes and lessons in dance, music, theatre, and visual and literary arts, for all ages and skill levels. We also support local and emerging artists through our Artisan Shop and three exhibition spaces. Our events and Read more...
Port Moody
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Come Art With Us! Established in 1998, the Port Moody Arts Centre Society is a not-for-profit organization that creates art experiences to engage, challenge, and awaken opportunities for connection. We provide art education, exhibitions, and community art experiences in the City of the Arts with various partners and artists each year. We are supported by a thriving community of artists, Read more...
Princeton
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Princeton is located in the Similkameen regions of southern British Columbia. the Princeton Arts Council is very active in their community and presents numerous programs and events. The Sunflower Gallery & Gift Shop showcases the creations of Similkameen Valley artists, artisans and crafters. Creations include paintings, pottery, jewelry, felting, pine needle baskets, soapstone sculptures, woodworking and handmade soaps. Read more...
Quesnel
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The purpose of the Quesnel Arts Council (QDCAC) is to increase and broaden the opportunities for Quesnel and District citizens to enjoy and participate in arts, cultural and heritage activities: – To help coordinate the work and programs of arts, heritage and cultural groups in the area; – To stimulate and Read more...
Surrey
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Semiahmoo Arts is an umbrella organization dedicated to supporting the arts community in White Rock and South Surrey. Semiahmoo arts operates the arts wing of the South Surrey Recreation And Arts Centre. Highlighted at the arts centre is the Turnbull Gallery, which showcases our Art Rental Program. The facility also has state-of-the-art visual art and pottery studios. The arts centre Read more...
Whistler
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The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is the first centre of its kind in Canada, sharing what our two Nations have in common and what makes each unique. The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre showcases permanent and feature exhibit spaces, a gift shop, café, and a full catering and events department for group bookings. Guided tours are included in museum admission on the hour, every hour, with a welcome Read more...
Vancouver
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Founded in 2003, The BC Achievement Foundation is an independent organization that celebrates the spirit of excellence in our province and across Canada. BC Achievement serves to honour the best of British Columbia, while inspiring young people in their own endeavours. By recognizing the accomplishments of our artists, volunteers and entrepreneurs, the awards pay tribute to exceptional people, doing exceptional Read more...
Bowen Island
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The Hearth – Arts on Bowen (Bowen Island Arts Council) is an arts umbrella organization promoting and supporting arts and culture on Bowen Island. The Council and its Gallery are host and supporter of myriad art exhibits, literary and cultural events, theatre and musical performances, and more every year. With sold-out community events like the Mini Gala, both open-call and Read more...
Vernon
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Explore the Arts! ART CLASSES – The Vernon Community Arts Centre delivers classes, workshops and camps for all ages and abilities. Visitors and members can explore pottery, painting, printmaking, glass fusing, stained glass, fibre arts, mixed media, music, and more. LOCAL ART – The Arts Centre houses a community gallery and art shop filled with original art and hand-made artisan Read more...
Nelson
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As the regional arts council for the Kootenays, we support a thriving arts, culture and heritage sector and act as a catalyst to build capacity throughout the creative ecology. By convening the cultural sector and offering a comprehensive suite of programs to strengthen the regional arts community, we look to a future where the Kootenay region is recognized for its Read more...