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)
Maya Beaudry: Nesting
Maya Beaudry builds spaces that breathe. Through layered textiles, stitched architectures, and photographic, sculptural surfaces, she gives form to the emotional residues of place—homes lost, cities transformed, and bodies remembered. Her practice is rooted in the material language of cloth and the conceptual terrain of memory, navigating the threshold between the built and the felt. Drawing on the visual language of gentrified cities and vanishing spaces, her practice recalls what has been lost while imagining new forms of habitation—ones that honor slowness, decay, and renewal. In doing so, she transforms textiles into mnemonic architectures and offers viewers a place to dwell.
(Art Gallery at Evergreen | Evergreen Cultural Centre, Sept. 6—Nov. 16)
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)
Coast to Coast to Coast
Discover contemporary Canadian craft in Vancouver at Coast to Coast to Coast, a national exhibition celebrating handmade art from across the country. Featuring works by top emerging and established artists, this showcase highlights the diversity and innovation of Canadian craft. Presented in partnership with the Craft Council of BC and Lexus Canada, it’s a must-see for lovers of art, design, and contemporary craft.
(Craft Council of BC Gallery, 1386 Cartwright St., Vancouver, Oct. 9—Nov. 20)
North Van Arts: Edges
Edges is an exhibition featuring the work of five women artists — a painter, a photographer, a potter, a sculptor, and a poet/dancer — all inspired by the Tafoni formations found along the shorelines of many Gulf Islands in British Columbia. Each artist experienced an intuitive response to the Tafoni’s intricate patterns, recognizing both their beauty and fragility. Shaped by natural forces over millennia yet threatened by climate change, these formations embody both endurance and vulnerability. The exhibition invites viewers to explore this duality through painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, poetry, and dance, complemented by an Artist Talk and Poetry-Dance performance.
(CityScape Gallery, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, Oct. 24—Nov. 15)
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)
Curator in Residence Talk with Sylvie Fortin
Join Sylvie Fortin for a Curator-in-Residence talk in person at Griffin Art Projects. Fortin is an interdependent curator, researcher, writer, and editor based in Montréal and Buenos Aires. She was Curator-in-Residence (2019–21) at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Executive/Artistic Director of La Biennale de Montréal (2013–17), and Executive Director/Editor of ART PAPERS, Atlanta (2004–12). She lectures internationally, and her writings have been published in Artforum, ART PAPERS, Art Press, Art Review, e-flux Criticism, and Frieze.
(Griffin Art Projects, Nov. 16, 2025)
The Legendary Student Art Sale Returns!
The legendary Student Art Sale returns, teaming up once again with the Indigenous Winter Market for an unforgettable celebration of art, design, and creativity. Explore one-of-a-kind and limited-edition works crafted by ECU’s emerging artists, designers, and Indigenous creators — from bold prints and handcrafted ceramics to original paintings, sculptures, wearables, and innovative design pieces. (Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 520 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, Nov. 27–29)
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)
The Glass City by Painter8
The Glass City is a groundbreaking public art project in Vancouver that brings together the talents of visual artists. Come join us for a mesmerizing outdoor exhibition by Painter8 at 1310 Adanac St (near Clark Drive). The Glass City elevates the visibility of Canadian visual artists by showcasing their work in an innovative, non-traditional format that transcends physical limitations. Witness windows transformed and illuminated by the original artworks of the Painter8 Arts Society, featuring Rafael Sottolichio, Melanie Garcia, David Belcourt, Justin Ogilvie, Jessica Yeandle-Hingnell, Lizzie McCorquodale, and Chrissy Cheung.
(1310 Adanac St., Nov. 18 — Nov. 30)
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)
Eastside Arts Society presents the 29th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival
Eastside Arts Society (EAS) presents its 29th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival from November 20–23, 2025, featuring over 500 artists in more than 80 buildings across the Eastside Arts District. Visitors can explore studios and workshops showcasing painting, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, leather goods, photography, glass, textiles, and more. Preview programming in late October includes the Take Flight fundraiser, Art Roulette, and “Passion, Reason, Idiocy” themed 2025 Preview Exhibitions at Pendulum Gallery, The Cultch, and Alternative Creations.
(Eastside Arts District, between Columbia St., 1st Ave., Victoria Drive, and the Waterfront, Nov. 20–23)
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)
The "Not So" Anonymous Auction
North Van Arts invited six well-known and sought-after North Shore artists—Lorn Curry, Sarah Dufresne, Louise Nicholson, Kim Rosin, Roman Rozumnyj, and Jeff Wilson—to each submit an original 16″ × 16″ work, presented alongside the Annual FUNdraiser, the Anonymous Art Show. The auction opens online Nov. 22 at 12pm and closes Dec. 4 at 9pm. Artists receive 50% of the final sale, with the remaining 50% supporting North Van Arts’ programming. Works can be viewed in person at CityScape Gallery on Nov. 29 (11am–5pm), Dec. 3 (11am–5pm), and Dec. 4 (11am–5pm).
(CityScape Gallery, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, Nov. 22—Dec. 4, 2025)
Conversations on Collecting – Indigenous Approaches to Collecting
Join leading artists, curators, and scholars Dr. Lucy Bell, Dr. Mimi Gellman, and Dr. Marianne Nicolson as they consider Indigenous collections in relation to the history of collecting in BC, and the ways in which the collecting of Indigenous belongings has been foundational to the history of building collections here, both public and private. The panel looks at these histories, complexities, and futures in terms of historical belongings and contemporary artworks, within the context of repatriation and moving beyond colonial frameworks for collecting. Free to attend; RSVP required as space is limited.
(Griffin Art Projects, Nov. 22, 2025)
North Shore Artists’ Guild Winter Art Sale
One-of-a-kind original art by talented North Shore artists, featuring a wide selection of contemporary, abstract, realist, and impressionist paintings. Enjoy a vibrant collection of landscapes, still life, seascapes, abstracts, and more — all well priced, starting at $100. Free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Nov. 22; online Nov. 23—30)
Artist Salon Webinar: Cat Hart on Artist Residencies
Cat Hart shares their experiences with various artist residencies and how to work within their differing expectations, locations, and budgets. There are many art residencies out there, but how do you choose one that fits your practice and goals? Cat will share considerations around place, funding and costs, resources and equipment, and community connections. They will also share some examples of the work they created during the different residencies. This free online session will be hosted on the Zoom Webinar platform. Pre-registration is required to join. English captions enabled during the livestream. Participants are welcome to join in the conversation during the Q+A portion of the event.
(Online from Richmond Art Gallery, Nov. 26)
Artist in Residence Talk with GRIFFIN X ECU Fellowship Studio Award Winner Claudia Goulet-Blais
Join us on Sunday, November 30 for an Artist in Residence talk with GRIFFIN X ECU Fellowship Studio Award Winner Claudia Goulet-Blais. Goulet-Blais’ research focuses on maternal relationships, exploring complexities of care and shifting roles within family dynamics. Working collaboratively with their mother, they examine intimacy, distance, and gesture—particularly the embrace. Their residency project includes a photography-publication building on their MFA research, and mentoring students from the Gordon Smith Gallery Artists for Kids Program, culminating in a student exhibition at Griffin in January 2026.
(Live from the studio via Zoom, Nov. 30, 2025)
Ornament Collection
CCBC’s annual holiday fundraiser — The Ornament Collection — is back and more magical than ever!
Celebrate the season with us and discover a sparkling showcase of handcrafted ornaments by talented BC artists — from the beautifully traditional to the boldly imaginative, in every material you can dream of. Each ornament you take home supports local makers and contemporary craft. (386 Cartwright St, Vancouver, Dec. 3rd 7 PM)
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
Watercolour Freedom: Let the Paint Do the Work! w/Tim Bennison
Join Tim Bennison in a fun weekend workshop learning watercolour painting for beginner and intermediate artists. We will explore how to create bold, expressive and loose paintings, while still capturing the light and detail in a scene. Students in this highly interactive course will do several paintings and exercises learning about composition, dark and light values, wet-on-wet underpainting, colour principles, mark-making and masking. You can work from Tim’s suggested reference photos, or use your own images. You’ll finish the workshop with a new appreciation for this wonderful medium, and above all you’ll experience how to let the water flow and let the paint do the work!
(West Vancouver Seniors' Centre, Arts Studio: 695 21st St, West Vancouver, Saturday, Nov. 15 + Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025)
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)
