EXHIBITIONS
The Reach Gallery Museum presents Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada–U.S. Border / Perspectives sur la frontière Canada–É.-U.
The Reach Gallery Museum presents the blockbuster exhibition Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada–U.S. Border / Perspectives sur la frontière Canada–É.-U., on view now through May 30, 2026. The exhibition brings together rare archival materials from the historic Northwest Boundary Survey (1858–62) with new commissions from Indigenous contemporary artists to explore the countless impacts of the 49th parallel on First Nations communities. In conversation with the international boundary at Abbotsford’s southern edge, this exhibition considers the border from more than two sides, recognizing persisting impacts of colonialism and celebrating the many ways Indigenous contemporary artists explore traditional knowledge systems, share histories, and offer empowering visions of the past, present, and future.
(The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0B3, now through May 30, 2026)
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist, on display February 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026. The exhibition is an expansive examination of the multidisciplinary Haida artist – whose work ranges from intricate argillite carvings and monumental sculptures to ocean going cedar canoes and gold and silver jewelry – as well as his lifelong commitment to the preservation and celebration of Haida stories, songs, and dances. The exhibition will also feature numerous carved works created in collaboration with eight of White’s key apprentices, representing the next generation of contemporary Haida artists. A series of public programs, featuring White and his apprentices, will take place during the exhibition’s year-long run - including an artist talk, a panel discussion, and art demonstrations. For admission information and complete event details, visit: billreidgallery.ca
(Bill Reid Gallery, Feb. 1 - Feb. 1, 2026)
Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the world premiere of Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun, on display at MOA from February 21, 2025–January 5, 2026. This first-of-its-kind exhibition is dedicated to showcasing the rich culture and worldview of the Nuxalk Nation, an Indigenous community that has lived and stewarded land on the central coast of BC for more than 14,000 years. Featuring treasures and artworks housed at MOA, and loans from six participating museums, private and Nuxalk family collections, Nuxalk Strong will highlight the resurging strength and sovereignty of the Nuxalk Nation as it heals from colonization. Witness how the community is reclaiming and restoring the knowledge found within their masks, regalia, weavings, and carvings for living and future generations. MOA will celebrate the opening of the exhibition on Thursday, February 20, from 6 to 9pm, with free museum admission for all. To learn more about the exhibition, visit moa.ubc.ca
(Museum of Anthropology, Feb. 21 – Jan. 5, 2026)
North Van Arts | Fall 2025 Art Classes
Explore your creative side with North Van Arts this fall. Offerings include Figure Drawing, Oil and Watercolour classes at Maplewood House, plus Urban Sketching and Figure Drawing online. Two fun Date Nights—Felting Ornaments and Vintage Card Making—are also available.
(North Van Arts, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, Sept. 7—Dec. 6, 2025)
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity, identity, and the evolving practice of gift-giving within potlatch traditions. Bringing together contemporary potlatch gifts such as prints and mugs alongside archival records of historical potlatches, NDN Giver features select pieces from Amelia’s personal collection as well as works by artists from communities across the coast, including the Haida and Heiltsuk Nations.
(Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC, Sept. 17, 2025 — Jan. 25, 2026)
Alex Lavrov: Psychological Symbolism
Psychological Symbolism explores the inner workings of the mind through visual metaphors, symbols and imagery. The exhibition delves into the complex and often unseen dimensions of human consciousness—emotions, desires, fears, conflicts and identity—drawing from the subconscious to express psychological states through artistic elements rather than literal representation.
(Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC, Oct. 31—Dec. 18)
Lee Miller: A Photographer at Work (1932–1945)
The Polygon Gallery presents the West Coast premiere of Lee Miller: A Photographer at Work (1932–1945), a survey exhibition showcasing more than 100 images from the renowned American photographer’s most intense and productive period. From her early career as a sought-after portraitist to her work as a World War II correspondent for Vogue, the exhibition offers a complex portrait of Miller’s artistry and the challenges she faced as a professional woman in photography. Organized with the Lee Miller Archives (England), the show was previously presented in France and Toronto.
(The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, Nov. 7—Feb. 1)
Blackberry Winter Arts Market
Blackberry Winter Arts Market returns for five festive weeks of inspired gift giving and artful celebration. Co-hosted with the Blackberry Artists' Society, this annual event transforms the galleries at PoMoArts into a curated holiday marketplace showcasing original art, fine crafts, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, homewares, and more from local BC makers. Visitors can also enjoy the Sip N’ Shop evening on Dec. 5 with wine, prizes, and a make-and-take ornament station, or support Access Youth Outreach Services through the Mystery Gift Box Fundraiser.
(PoMoArts, 2425 St Johns Street, Port Moody, Nov. 13—Dec. 22)
Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition
Positively Petite is Place des Arts’ annual exhibition of miniature artworks created by local artists. All two-dimensional pieces are 30 square inches or smaller, and all three-dimensional works are 60 cubic inches or smaller. This year includes paintings, ceramics, fibre arts, sculpture, photography and mixed media from 37 artists. The exhibition offers unique gift options, with sales beginning in person and by phone on Nov. 14 at 7 PM (first-come, first-served). Purchased artworks remain on display for the first week, with pick-ups available Nov. 21–Dec. 18.
(Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC, Nov. 14—Dec. 18)
Mitchell Seeyu: Flowing with the Flow
Mineral colour and ink on Xuan paper in the Mezzanine. After arriving in Vancouver’s cold climate, the artist found grounding in the sea. A vivid memory of the Spot Prawn Festival sparked inspiration—the bright, flame-coloured prawns evoking warmth, beauty and shared humanity. Using the mogu technique, the artist departs from traditional black-ink shrimp painting, creating fluid, transparent forms that bring prawns, fish and lion dances to life. This exhibition explores vitality, cultural symbolism and a sense of belonging, reflecting British Columbia’s ocean, people and landscapes.
(Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC, Nov. 14—Dec. 18)
ᓴᓂ ᐳᑐᒍ Sharni Pootoogook: Creatures, Shadows, and Dreams The life and work of Sharni Pootoogook (1922–2003), though still largely unexplored, draws clear and fundamental connections between first-generation artists in Kinngait and the current trends in Inuit graphic art. Her bold designs helped to shape and inform the course of Inuit printmaking during a period of great turmoil that threatened the Inuit’s land, culture and traditional language. Blurring the boundaries between human and animal, the spiritual and the visceral, Pootoogook’s work creates space for wonder and uncertainty. (Art Gallery at Evergreen | 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam BC, Nov. 29 – Feb. 22)
Entangled Territories: Tibet Through Images
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the world premiere of Entangled Territories: Tibet Through Images, on display from November 20, 2025 to March 29, 2026. Curated by Dr. Fuyubi Nakamura, in collaboration with Tibetan-Canadian community members and artists, the bilingual exhibition explores Tibet’s rich cultural heritage alongside its current political context through the lenses and voices of the Tibetan diasporic community. The exhibition features photography, letters, objects, and belongings from MOA’s archives alongside contemporary contributions from Tibetan-Canadian artists Lodoe Laura and filmmaker Kunsang Kyirong. MOA will celebrate the opening on November 20, 6–9pm, with free museum admission for all.
(Museum of Anthropology, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Nov. 20—Mar. 29)
Anonymous Art Show | North Van Arts
North Van Arts’ annual FUNdraiser features more than 600 unique 8″ x 8″ artworks created by local emerging and professional artists, each available for $120. The twist: artists remain anonymous until after their work sells. Each purchase supports both North Van Arts—a non-profit charitable organization—and the artists, who receive 50% of the sale. Sneak preview: Nov. 22 from 12–4pm. Sale opens online: Nov. 27 at 7pm. Additional previews run 11am–5pm on Nov. 23, 26, and 27.
(CityScape Gallery, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, Nov. 22—Dec. 14, 2025)
ᓴᓂ ᐳᑐᒍ Sharni Pootoogook: Creatures, Shadows, and Dreams
The life and work of Sharni Pootoogook (1922–2003), though still largely unexplored, draws connections between first-generation artists in Kinngait and current trends in Inuit graphic art. Her bold designs shaped Inuit printmaking during a period of cultural and linguistic threat. Drawn from the Kelowna Art Gallery’s Permanent Collection and works lent from Simon Fraser University, the exhibition features works on paper with Pootoogook’s signature heavy line work and balanced design, blurring human and animal, spiritual and visceral, creating space for wonder and uncertainty. Organized and circulated by the Kelowna Art Gallery, curated by Christine May.
(Art Gallery at Evergreen, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam BC, Nov. 29, 2025—Feb. 22, 2026)
Winter Indigenous Artisans Market
Celebrate the season with us at the Gallery for a day dedicated to Indigenous creativity and community. Discover beautifully handcrafted jewelry, artwork, apparel, and more from 21 Indigenous artists and makers, perfect for meaningful holiday gifts or a special piece for yourself. Join us in supporting Indigenous artists and enjoy this vibrant marketplace experience, open to all! Free admission, for the first time ever, thanks to the generous support of BMO.
(Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, Dec. 6th, 11 AM to 4 PM)
Conversations on Collecting International: Candice Hopkins, Forge Project
Join us for an engaging online discussion between renowned curator Candice Hopkins, Executive Director of Forge Project, Griffin Director Lisa Baldissera, and Adjunct Curator Emily Butler. In this one-hour discussion, Hopkins will discuss the establishment of Forge Project (New York), its transition to a non-profit organization, its commitment to investing in Indigenous leaders and artists to counter ongoing and historical inequity, and outline her curatorial leadership, current projects, and future vision for Forge Project.
(Online via Zoom, Dec. 7, 2025)
WORKSHOPS
Ongoing Mixed Media Art Classes - Join Anytime!
Join Art Classes in Vancouver Anytime! For beginners to practicing artists. Perfect for all levels of artists! Start your creative journey or take your paintings next level! Learn mixed media techniques with the Mixed Media Master! If you don't have supplies, use mine!
(Sonya Iwasiuk, Ongoing)
