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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 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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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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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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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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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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Tupananchiskama

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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Free Admission Fridays I Bill Reid Gallery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
Date:
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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Highlights from the Collection | Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
April 1, 2026, 10:00 am
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January 6, 2030, 6:00 pm
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Highlights from the Collection April 1, 2026–January 6, 2030 Highlights from the Collection at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a long-term exhibition (2026–2030) that showcases works drawn entirely from the Gallery’s permanent collection. This exhibition offers a dynamic overview of the Gallery’s holdings, presenting a visual history of British Columbia while connecting it to broader global art movements. Featuring everything Read more...
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Stephen Shore: Uncommon Places | Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
April 1, 2026, 10:00 am
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July 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
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Stephen Shore: Uncommon Places is a major photography exhibition presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery from March 27 to July 19, 2026. It features a compelling selection of works from Shore’s iconic series, created during road trips across North America between 1973 and 1981. Widely regarded as a landmark in the history of photography, Uncommon Places helped establish colour photography Read more...
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Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong | Museum of Vancouver

Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver
Date:
May 28, 2026
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February 7, 2027
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Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong New Exhibition Opens at the Museum of Vancouver May 28, 2026 The Museum of Vancouver is happy to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong, which is set to open on May 28, 2026. The exhibition is the most comprehensive display of Gu Xiong’s artistic practice and the major influences Read more...
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