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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

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E-mail: publisher@art-bc.com
Tel: 604.521.7887
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Upcoming Community Events

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Smither’s Self-Guided Art Mural & History Walks

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June 5, 2022
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April 26, 2023
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This fun, vibrant and interpretive mural was designed in 2020 to depict a comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of life in the Bulkley Valley. The beauty of this mural is in its multidimensionality. The interpretations described here include facts and stories of the town for your entertainment and information. Please keep in mind that each icon represents something different to everyone, whether you Read more...
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Courses & Workshops @ Fibreworks Studio & Gallery

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June 7, 2022
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June 5, 2023
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Coming spring 2022. Instructors & dates to be determined. Please contact the gallery at info(at)fibreworksgallery.com for registration information. Master Weaver Level One The foundation class for the Artisan designation of the Master Weaver Program. It provides the basis for an ongoing exploration into weave structures, colour & design, and focuses on refining skills with materials and equipment. Master Weaver Level Read more...
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Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market

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June 11, 2022
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June 6, 2023
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Our vendors sell food & artisan products that are 100% made, baked, or grown locally. Join us Saturday mornings at the corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street in Smithers. Do you have a passion for local produced food, plants and artisan products? Come to the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market and purchase directly from the source! Saturday mornings the place Read more...
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Port Moody Workshop Guide

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November 1, 2022
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December 30, 2023
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EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH A CLASS AT POMOARTS We offer classes for all ages and ability levels in a wide range of artistic mediums. Browse our programs, or check out our seasonal program guide! Note: If you notice a discrepency between a PRINTED version versus our ONLINE program guide, please know that the online version is the most up to Read more...
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PROVISIONAL STRUCTURES | CARMEN PAPALIA WITH CO-CONSPIRATORS @Place des Arts

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December 3, 2022
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April 16, 2023
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WITH REBEL FAYOLA ROSE (FOUNDER OF DISABILITY JUSTICE DREAMING), SHARONA FRANKLIN, CATHERINE FRAZEE AND GABRIELLE PETERS (DISABILITY FILIBUSTER AGAINST BILL C-7), HEATHER KAI SMITH, AND THE CURIOSITY PARADOX Carmen Papalia is a Vancouver-based, non-visual artist working in the realm of social practice. His artwork is concerned with unsettling traditions of cultural ableism, which he achieves by centring and affirming disability Read more...
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Feature Exhibition UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND

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December 21, 2022
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May 21, 2023
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Feature Exhibition UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND – A Photographic Journey into Belonging opens December 21, 2022 at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, B.C. December 12, 2022, Skw̲xw̲ú7mesh / Líl̓wat7úl (Whistler, BC) – The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre invites guests to experience its latest exhibition – UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND – A Photographic Read more...
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Fibre & Textile Art Classes | Place des Arts

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January 1, 2023
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December 31, 2023
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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

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January 1, 2023
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December 31, 2023
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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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