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Welcome to Art-BC.com

The Online Companion to the BC’s Guide to Arts & Culture!

For over 25 years Trudy Van Dop has been a leading professional in the Arts and Cultural sector in British Columbia. As a Cultural Entrepreneur, Trudy is the CEO of Van Dop and Associates – a cultural marketing and art consulting firm based in New Westminster BC. The firm publishes BC’s Guide to Arts and Culture, and maintains this online platform Art-BC.com as a companion database for users to discover authentic arts and cultural experiences across the province.

Throughout her career, Trudy has become an expert in many forms of marketing for the arts, arts and cultural publications, galleries, and art consulting projects on every scale. Trudy has also founded many grassroots cultural events in her hometown and other Creative Communities throughout BC. Trudy has a passion for art work and as a Gallery owner she has witnessed the need for expertise in the business management and marketing in the arts and cultural sector and has spent her career striving to support others on their journey as a cultural entrepreneur.

A Note from the Founder | Cultural Entrepreneur

British Columbia is internationtrudyally recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world – a global destination for authentic travel and adventure. The diversity and majesty of the natural landscape have long inspired flourishing culture in the province. Not only is BC Supernatural, it is #SuperCultural. The Art Guide is the only comprehensive guide to BC’s Best Arts & Cultural experiences. We invite you to explore and discover the Best of British Columbia.

There are over 100 communities in British Columbia, every one of them bears a unique cultural footprint; steeped in history and Aboriginal heritage, and brimming with art and adventure. It would take a lifetime to explore it all. Whether you are visiting from another community, province or country there is an authentic experience for every kind of Culturally Curious traveller. If you spot the Art-BC.com RECOMMENDED decal in a window, that is our guarantee of a must-see experience.

Build your own BC Cultural Crawl by choosing from a selection of crawls in the guide or build your own itinerary using the interactive maps curated to showcase the top destinations in communities across the province. Whether you are travelling from a far or just looking to getaway for the weekend, consider one of the unique destinations featured in the guide and experience the Art of the Getaway. More than just a tourist trip, the Art of the Getaway is about experiencing the local vibe and immersing yourself in the community. From luxury, secluded resorts built into the rugged and wild coastline of Vancouver Island to quiet B & Bs; nestled in the calm of lazy wine-country in the Okanagan – be inspired by the scenery and stay for the culture. As a culture lover and lifetime explorer of this majestic province, it is truly my honour to welcome you to British Columbia.

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Trudy Van Dop

Founder, Art-BC
Publisher, Arts & Cultural Guide to British Columbia

Contact Information

E-mail: publisher@art-bc.com
Tel: 604.521.7887
Toll-Free: 1.888.981.9886

Upcoming Community Events

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Fibre & Textile Art Classes | Place des Arts

Coquitlam
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Check out the full list of workshops here Our fibre arts classes explore weaving, felting, spinning and dyeing and other fibre arts. Students gain hands-on experience while developing fine motor skills, colour sense and learn how textiles are created. Read more...
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Ceramics, Pottery and Sculpture @Place des Arts

Coquitlam
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Find full list of workshops here Kids love getting their hands in the mud in our Clay Play handbuilding classes, and teens and adults can develop and hone skills in handbuilding or wheelthrowing. Read more...
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Murals of Chemainus

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...
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New Westminster Public Art

New Westminster
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January 1, 2023
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Promoting and encouraging diverse and inclusive  public art opportunities to animate the urban landscape and nurture civic dialogue.  Read more...
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Quesnel Painted Fire Hydrant Walking Tour

Quesnel
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January 1, 2023
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Download PDF of the Tour The tour begins at City Hall on the corner of Kinchant Street and St. Laurent Avenue. Follow the brochure map to see all the hydrants in the order they are presented.Fire Hydrant Sponsors (in order of the tour ): Ron Rasmussen CA Subway City Furniture Safeway Expressions by Ewe Circle ‘S’ Western Wear Outlaws Willis Harper Spa Rivier Read more...
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Richmond Public Art

Richmond
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January 1, 2023
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June 1, 2024
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There are a variety of ways to learn about and explore Richmond’s public art. Discover them online on our Public Art Registry page, or take a look at our public art brochures. The City of Richmond is proud to be home to a wealth of signature public artworks and is dedicated to creating a vibrant city in which to live Read more...
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Historical Walking Tour of Downtown New Westminster

New Westminster
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January 1, 2023
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May 30, 2024
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As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...
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Public Art and Murals in Sechelt

Sechelt
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January 1, 2023
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Public Art Tour = Free Mobile App Our Public Art Collection enriches the quality of life for both residents and visitors alike through the display of art in public places, and by preserving and collecting artworks that are significant to our local cultural heritage. The first work of art to enter the District of Sechelt’s collection was a painting titled Sechelt Read more...
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