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)
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)
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)
Pop-Up Art Gallery in City Hall: Pitt Meadows Secondary School
The Pitt Meadows Secondary School Visual Arts and Photography Program proudly presents the Miniature Art and Photography Show, featuring creative work by students in Grades 8 to 12. The exhibition highlights a range of techniques, from drawing, painting, and sculpture to manual and digital photography, mixed media, and collage. Each small-scale work showcases big ideas, careful craftsmanship, and developing artistic voices.
(Pitt Meadows City Hall, Jan. 7—Mar. 26)
Persona
Who are we, and how do we present ourselves? Persona brings together three artists exploring identity, perception, and the inner self. Kurt Connell creates dynamic abstract-symbolist paintings drawn from subconscious marks and surreal forms. Michelle Neilson works in black acrylic on wood, developing organic, interconnected figures that evoke consciousness and human connection. Elizabeth Wood’s photomontage portraits contrast the private and public self through layered, dreamlike imagery. Presented by West Vancouver Community Arts Council with Kay Meek Arts Centre.
(Kay Meek Arts Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver, Jan. 13—Feb. 22)
TILT/ - Immersive Art Experiences | Annual Group Exhibition
Referencing a shift in viewpoints, TILT/ is an annual group exhibition emphasizing the power of art. Featuring over 30 artists, the exhibition brings together diverse perspectives and immersive experiences through visual art, audio and video installation, sculpture, and select self-guided activities. Participating artists include Michele Alborg, Nadia Aldea, Lisa Anderson, Yasuo Araki, Christopher Ashdown, Jasper Berehulke, Clyde Richard Brittain, Sherida Charles, Krystal Charlston, Annie Pei-Hsuan Chen, Janice Clements, Anthony F Cochlan, Janet Comer, Gemma Crowe, Zoran Dragelj, Charles Fawcett, Alini Garcia, Jamie Girouard, Olivia Harks, CGI Michael, Tamar Haytayan, Rainy Huang, Olesia Kharlamova, Sojung Kim, Nickie Lewis, Lily Ligocki, Dawn Livera, Maryam Mazrooei, Mehb Rahemtulla, Shivani Singhal, Linda Suffidy, Carolyn Sullivan, Willy-O', Jing Jing Wu.
(PoMoArts, 2425 St Johns Street, Port Moody, Jan. 22—Mar. 8, 2026)
North Van Arts | What We Hold Close
What We Hold Close is an exhibition exploring the physical and symbolic spaces of domestic life. From textiles to tortillas, twenty artists examine the notion of home—being remembered, being celebrated, the act of leaving, and everything in between—through works that reflect intimacy, memory, and everyday ritual.
(CityScape Gallery, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, Jan. 23–Feb. 28)
Molly Gray: Our Feathered Friends
Our Feathered Friends is a limited-edition series by printmaker Molly Gray celebrating the diversity of bird species found throughout British Columbia. Meticulously hand-carved and printed to scale, the works highlight subtle patterns, textures, and postures that make each species unique. The exhibition invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and ecological importance of birds while reflecting on habitat loss and the need for conservation. All artwork will be available for sale.
(Pitt Meadows Art Gallery, South Bonson Community Centre, Jan. 24—Mar. 1)
Embodied Conversations: The Lillian and Billy Mauer Collection
This exhibition features 40 works from the Lillian and Billy Mauer Collection, including photography, painting, and sculpture by international artists such as Lorraine O’Grady, John Baldessari, Huma Bhabha, Frank Bowling, Annette Messager, and Cindy Sherman. Often drawn to politically and socially engaged art, the exhibition presents a selection that reflects the breadth and focus of the collection.
(Griffin Art Projects, 1174 Welch St., Jan. 31—May 10)
Where Memories Live – Jennifer Anoruie and Kateryna Kostelna
Where Memories Live is a two-artist exhibition exploring memory as survival. Through painting and symbolic assemblage, Jennifer Anoruie and Kateryna Kostelna reflect on displacement, resilience, and the fragile act of rebuilding belonging. Join us on Saturday, February 7, from 2–6 PM to celebrate the exhibition and meet the artists, including an exhibition tour and artist talk at 2 PM.
(THIS Gallery, 108 East Broadway (alley entrance), Vancouver, BC, Feb. 6—22)
Here/After, Amulets in Ritual
In Here/After, Amulets in Ritual, Rawan Hassan presents a new series of tatreez-based works that confront the fragile relationship to hope amid the ongoing violent occupation of her homeland. Curated by Whess Harman, the exhibition brings together protective amulet designs that move stitch by stitch between acts of rebellion and waiting. These works invite collective reflection and gathering, asserting belief in a future for the Palestinian people that exists beyond occupation and remains worth fighting for, from wherever one stands.
(grunt gallery, #116–350 East 2nd Avenue, Feb. 6–Mar. 21)
North Van Arts | Date Nights
Our monthly CityScape Date Night Series has become a familiar part of the arts and cultural scene in Lower Lonsdale. Held inside an active gallery, these evenings are about discovering something new—new connections, new creative habits, and fresh ways of seeing the world around you. Each month, we invite a different local artist, emerging and professional, to share their artistic stories, techniques, and inspirations as together we explore a wide range of mediums. Whether you’re looking to explore a new creative practice, start a hobby, meet others, or simply enjoy an evening out, each Date Night brings a fresh artistic experience with a different artist every month. February 12: Papier-Mâché Bowl; March 12: Flipbook Animation; April 23: Palimpsest Photography; May 7: Scanography
(CityScape Gallery, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, Feb. 12–May 7, 2026)
Connection
Artists Brandy Mars and Alli van Gruen center the human figure in expressive, joyful works that explore connection to self, community, and memory. Presented by the West Vancouver Community Arts Council, the exhibition brings together Mars’ oil paintings celebrating LGBTQIA+ lives and queer joy with van Gruen’s multimedia works rooted in intimacy and nostalgia, drawing from moments of shared experience to foster connection and reflection.
(Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver, Feb. 11—Mar. 8)
Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. Guided by the river as a physical and symbolic connector, the exhibition highlights deep cultural, linguistic, and artistic relationships between Interior and Coast Salish peoples. It brings together 13 artists working in sculpture, printmaking, textiles, painting, and mixed media, featuring leading Salish artists Susan Point and Angela George alongside established and emerging artists.
(Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC, Feb. 14, 2026—Feb. 14, 2027)
Around the Kitchen Table: Crafting Connections
This exhibition explores the connection between making and communication, proposing the physical act of creation as a language in itself. Rooted in gesture rather than speech, the works consider how knowledge, memory, and care are passed through the hands across generations and cultures. Shaped by the artist’s mixed-race upbringing and limited verbal communication with her grandmother, the exhibition reflects how shared acts of making—especially cooking—became a powerful, intimate way to connect across cultural distance.
(1386 Cartwright St., Vancouver, BC, Feb. 26—Apr. 23)
The End of Tyranny – Bravebirdie
THIS Gallery is pleased to present The End of Tyranny, a new body of work by Bravebirdie. Grounded in the artist’s Ukrainian heritage and shaped by experiences of war, displacement, and inherited trauma, the exhibition reflects on survival under impossible conditions. The works explore fragile illusions of control in moments of crisis and the quiet relief that comes with understanding the impermanence of systems built on force.
(THIS Gallery, 108 East Broadway, Vancouver, Feb. 27—Mar. 8)
Blossoming
Blossoming is a solo exhibition by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Jamie Gentry, curated by Aliya Boubard. After 12 years of creating moccasins by commission, this exhibition marks a shift toward work guided by personal inspiration, self-discovery, and joy. The exhibition features handcrafted moccasins adorned with realistic floral beadwork, alongside photographs placing the works within the natural environments that inspired each pair. A workshop with the artist will take place during the exhibition run, with details to be announced.
(Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby St, Feb. 28–May 24)
Luminosity Presents: Visual Voices
Luminosity presents Visual Voices, an exhibition featuring artwork by Nancy Wright, Leah Albrecht, Stephanie Alexander, and Leah Murray. Presented at Crescent Beach Community Gallery, the exhibition runs from March 7 to 29 and is open Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:30am to 4:30pm. Programming includes an Art Scavenger Hunt and reception on Thursday, March 19, from 2pm to 4pm, along with additional photography and literary arts workshops offered during the exhibition period. All are welcome to attend.
(Crescent Beach Community Gallery, 12160 Beecher Street, Mar. 7–29)
The Polygon Gallery: Tania Willard: Photolithics
The Polygon Gallery presents Tania Willard: Photolithics from March 7–May 24, 2026. The exhibition is Willard’s first since winning the 2025 Sobey Art Award—Canada’s biggest contemporary art prize—and is her largest solo show to date. Photolithics, a portmanteau of ancient words for “light” and “stone,” highlights Willard’s evolving photographic practice, in which the sun and the land play a vital role beyond the surveillance or spectacle of nature. For The Polygon, she devises a distinctive treatment for the gallery’s windows based on her research into Salish basketry. Passing through patterns of cedar root, the sun’s rays cast a warm protective glow, or “safelight,” on the works and visitors. Other works in the 10-year survey include Only Available Light (2016), presented inside a purpose-built c7ískten̓ (kekuli or underground pit house), Anthro(a)pologizing (2018), Vestige (2022), and more. Admission is by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.
(The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, Mar. 7–May 24, 2026)
The Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation for the Visual Arts: 2025 VIVA Award and Balkind Prize
The Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation for the Visual Arts presents the 2025 VIVA Award to Justine A. Chambers and the 2025 Alvin Balkind Curator’s Prize to Lorna Brown in a special award ceremony on March 11, 2026 at Vancouver Art Gallery. Each winner will receive $15,000 in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the arts community in British Columbia. The VIVA Award, established in 1988, is awarded annually to a mid-career visual artist in British Columbia who demonstrates exceptional creative ability and commitment to the visual arts. The Alvin Balkind Curator’s Prize is a biannual award recognizing excellence in curating. Admission is free; RSVP required.
(Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St, March 11)
Karen Zalamea: Every Surface Is a Shrine
The Art Gallery at Evergreen is pleased to present Every Surface Is a Shrine, bringing together a selection of photo-based works by Karen Zalamea that trace the shifting boundaries between material, memory, and place. Rooted in a critical exploration of photography’s expanded possibilities, Zalamea’s practice reimagines the medium not only as an image-making tool but as a methodology of care, labour, and cultural inquiry.
(Evergreen Cultural Centre, Mar. 7–May 24)
Ink-Making with Invasive Trees Workshop
Explore the materiality and history of the European Mountain Ash (an invasive plant species common to this region) and learn how to make ink from its wood. Take home a jar of custom-made black ink for personal art-making. Workshop involves the use of knives; wear clothing suitable for getting messy. Supplies included. Tools and protective equipment provided. Bringing a sketchbook is encouraged.
(Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC V6Y 1R8, Mar. 14)
The Art of Upcycling
Beauty comes in many forms. It takes a creative and innovative artist to turn an otherwise discarded piece of junk into a beautiful and sometimes functional work of art. Each piece is a remnant of its past life, often single-use and a reminder of the excess waste in everyday life. This exhibition brings together a diverse collective of artists who transform discarded materials into compelling works of art. It highlights the beauty and potential of giving items a second life, presenting reuse as both a critical and creative act that reveals beauty in everyday objects. The Art of Upcycling invites viewers to see waste not as an end, but as potential.
(South Bonson Community Centre (Main Floor), 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C., Mar. 14–Apr. 19)
Ceramic Slab Mug Workshop
Hand-build a mug and decorate it with food-safe glaze in this one-day workshop. Participants will learn tips for creating a functional and comfortable vessel for daily use while understanding slab-building basics. Come with an idea or be inspired by examples to create a custom design. One mug per participant. Supplies included.
(Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC V6Y, Mar. 19)
Art Vancouver
Art Vancouver is Western Canada’s leading contemporary art fair, bringing together galleries, independent artists, and cultural organizations from across the country and around the world for four days at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the fair features exhibitions, panel discussions, artist talks, and live demonstrations across painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, installation, and mixed media. Art Vancouver is committed to accessibility, education, and community impact through partnerships, youth outreach, and support for emerging and established artists.
(Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place, May 28—31)
WORKSHOPS
Workshop – Big Colour Shapes: Painting with Paper
Big Colour Shapes is a three-hour, hands-on workshop led by Fiona Rough that explores how collage can transform the way you see colour and form. Participants will create a single collage using cut and glued paper to describe light, shadow, and temperature, learning to simplify complex subjects into cohesive colour shapes. All materials are provided.
(THIS Gallery, Feb. 21 and Apr. 25)
Quick-Dry Clay: Historical and Contemporary Forms with Mahnaz Moghaddasi
Designed as an accessible, hands-on introduction to ceramics using quick-dry clay, this four-week workshop balances historical reference with playful experimentation. Participants explore four distinct approaches to clay — historic, sculptural, functional, and experimental — emphasizing curiosity, material understanding, and personal interpretation over technical perfection.
(Maplewood House, March 14—April 11)
Book-Making Workshop for Beginners
Craft books by hand using traditional and contemporary methods. Learn the history of binding and practice making books from re-bound novels and saddle-stitch zines. Supplies included.
(Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC V6Y, Apr. 13–27)
