A Photographer Ahead of Her Time: Discover Lee Miller’s Work at The Polygon
From commercial model to fashion photographer to World War II media correspondent, Lee Miller’s story could easily span several lifetimes. An American artist, writer, and photographer, the impressive span of Miller’s career can be seen at the Polygon Gallery’s current exhibition, Lee Miller: Photographer at Work (1932—1945). While she might not yet be a household […]
Artisan Holiday Markets to Find That Perfect Gift
Getting your holiday gift lists in order? If you’re looking to give something both unique and memorable, maybe take a break from the aimless, clickable shopping experience and venture into the local holiday market scene! With a community of artists creating one-of-a-kind items across all mediums, you’ll find all kinds of discoveries that don’t require […]
December 2025 Arts & Culture Events
This holiday season, take to the streets to explore a magical urban flower garden, relive the classics in dance and song, or head up to Whistler for the latest from international and local filmmakers. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the arts and culture scene on the West Coast! Here’s a sampling […]
It’s In The Water: How BC Made Art, and Art Made BC
If the province of British Columbia could be said to have constructed its own piece of art, that piece could be called Whistler. How appropriate then that the past, present and future of BC art be presented at Whistler’s Audain Museum, itself an architectural sculpture in conversation with the land it sits on. From Sea […]
6 Unique Ways to Experience the Eastside Culture Crawl
One of the brightest annual events on the West Coast returns! The Eastside Culture Crawl is back for its 29th year, bringing together local artists of all media and celebrating their passion for expression. Painters, sculptors, jewellers, photographers; over 500 local creatives will be opening their studios and welcoming curious culture seekers to peruse their […]
November 2025 Arts & Culture Events
The penultimate month of 2025 is here, and with it, a healthy offering of late fall/early winter artful events. From dialogue-inducing dance to gallery collections that celebrate what it means to live on the West Coast of Canada, there are many ways to feel a part of the artistic community throughout Metro Vancouver and Whistler! […]
7 Local Artists To Get You into The Halloween Season
Now that the spooky season has arrived, you might be looking for a few ghoulish muses to get you into the spirit of things! Thankfully, the West Coast has no shortage of artists who embrace the dark side, whose work will walk you into the furthest reaches of unflinching insanity. That being said, they’re all […]
Celebrating 20 Years of South Asian Art With Surrey Art Gallery
Welcome to the celebration! Surrey Art Gallery invites you to follow the path of one of our brightest community groups, the South Asian Arts Society (SAAS). Marking the two-decade anniversary since SAAS first started, the Gallery is highlighting each vibrant step of the way with the exhibition 20 Years of South Asian Arts: A Photographic […]
Follow Your Creative Spark With These Autumn Art Workshops
The start of fall always brings a burst of creative inspiration! Students are stocking up on supplies, desks are being organized, and pencils are sharpened…it’s the ideal time to get started on a new project. So, with that in mind, we figured why not offer an artsy curriculum to follow so you can make use […]
October 2025 Arts & Culture Events
October is for art-lovers in Metro Vancouver and Whistler! The fresh autumn air means that it’s prime time to get outside for culture crawls. Vancouver’s North Shore and Surrey have crawls coming up with exclusive access to galleries, studios and creative spaces where you’ll meet inspiring local artists, discover new art and maybe even take […]
Follow Your Creative Spark With These Autumn Art Workshops
The start of fall always brings a burst of creative inspiration! Students are stocking up on supplies, desks are being organized, and pencils are sharpened…it’s the ideal time to get started on a new project. So, with that in mind, we figured why not offer an artsy curriculum to follow so you can make use […]
October 2025 Arts & Culture Events
October is for art-lovers in Metro Vancouver and Whistler! The fresh autumn air means that it’s prime time to get outside for culture crawls. Vancouver’s North Shore and Surrey have crawls coming up with exclusive access to galleries, studios and creative spaces where you’ll meet inspiring local artists, discover new art and maybe even take […]