An Indigenous Art Tour Through Metro Vancouver & Whistler

Metro Vancouver and Whistler are filled with wonderful Indigenous arts and culture experiences. If you’re interested in learning about the rich history and heritage of the West Coast’s first people, then there is no shortage of inspiring options to choose from. From Surrey to Whistler, there’s a vibrant community of artists and creators here to […]

Star Witnesses Shows The Night Sky as You’ve Never Seen It

How do you gain a new point of view on something you’ve looked at your whole life? As Star Witnesses (on now until September 28) at Polygon Gallery shows, fresh insight often comes not necessarily from finding definitive answers but by asking new questions that you know will remain unsolved. An exhibition of nine pieces […]

July 2025 Arts and Culture Events

The sun is out, and we hope you are too! With this month’s culture forecast looking as bright as it is, you’ve got no excuse for catching up on local art events by aimlessly scrolling. There are artists to meet, performances to see and pieces to contemplate, plus the sunny weather is perfect for pensively […]

May 2025 Arts and Culture Events

Featured Image Credit: vancouvercivictheatres.com   In case you haven’t noticed, the canvas of the Lower Mainland is having a POP of colour at the moment, so what better time to get out there and see where your inspiration takes you? It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet new artists, peruse their latest work, and get some […]

5 Inspiring Reasons to Check Out the West Coast’s Biggest Art Fair

Featured Image Photo Credit: Art Vancouver   One of the West Coast’s most notable annual art events is happening soon, and if you’ve never attended before, be sure to make this the year you go! Featuring over 100 galleries and countless local and international artists, Art Vancouver welcomes guests from around the world to experience […]

The World Outside: Indigenous Public Art in Metro Vancouver

Feature Image: Debra Sparrow and Gabriel Hall, Blanketing the City Pt. II | Photo Credit: @canadaplace   Metro Vancouver is blessed with many public works by Indigenous artists. As the weather warms, it’s well worth a stroll out through these communities to take in the beauty, sophistication and learning these pieces provide.   Jody Broomfield, Salmon […]

April 2025 Arts and Culture Events

Featured Image Photo Credit: kaymeek.com   Spring is in full swing, and the local arts calendar is bloomin’ packed! From international art conventions to galas to gallery exhibitions showing off the latest burst of inspiration, the Coast and Mountains culture forecast is looking brighter than ever. Across each community, you’ll find new ways to appreciate […]

Must See: The Vancouver International Dance Festival 2025

Photo credit: Shannel Resto; Dancers: Salomé Nieto, Julio Medina It’s been  25 years since Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi launched the Festival with a commitment to inclusivity and a nod to their own eclectic interests, and it’s a milestone worth celebrating. The Vancouver International Dance Festival 2025 returns March 5 -15 at various venues throughout […]

8 West Coast Female Artists to Keep on Your Radar

Feature Image: Northern Goshawk, a public art piece in Surrey by Angela Aujla | phulkari textile The West Coast is full of internationally established female artists who continue to make Metro Vancouver a destination for culture and creativity. With International Women’s Day this month (March 8), we thought it would be the perfect time to […]

March 2025 Arts and Culture Events

*Featured Image: Sujit Vaidya as part of the Vancouver International Dance Festival Spring is around the corner—and longer days mean even more time to check out exciting art on the West Coast. From live theatre, world-class dance, or a deep dive into cinematic history, there’s no shortage of inspiring events. This month, Vancouver’s stages come […]

Walkable City, Walkable Art in Metro Vancouver

As Spring approaches, it’s time to emerge from our hibernation and take to the streets to appreciate some art under bright blue skies. Take these walkable art tours through cities in the Lower Mainland and exercise your mind as well as your legs. Walk and Wonder – Vancouver’s North Shore Photo Credit: theshipyardsdistrict.ca The lively […]

Where to Buy Artsy, Unique Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Featured image: Věra Chytilová, Excerpt from “Sedmikrásky [Daisies],” 1966- See it now as part of “Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s.” at the Vancouver Art Gallery With Valentine’s Day approaching quickly on the calendar, you might be looking for some unique gift/date ideas to mark the occasion. A gallery tour for two, […]