Gift Ideas for the Art Lover on Your List
By Marisa Chandler As the holiday season begins, the race is on to find thoughtful (or at least not awful) gifts for your nearest and dearest. Not everyone in your inner circle will be content with new pajamas or AirPods, and you might worry that finding a perfect gift for the artists in your life […]
The New West Cultural Crawl Returns For its 20th Year
By guest contributor, artist, Regina Kumagae-Kim As the weather cools down for fall in the Lower Mainland, it’s the perfect time to grab your favourite hot beverage and head to the New Westminster Cultural Crawl. An annual arts and culture festival, this is the Crawl’s 20th year of exhibiting the creative talent of B.C.’s original […]
With Cobalt & Crone, Two Dancers Challenge Our Perceptions of Self
*Cover image by Lula-Belle Jedynak Cobalt & Crone features two performer/choreographers, separated by three decades, each exploring the physicality of time passing and the accompanying sense of self that either develops or fades. A production by Dumb Instrument Dance, each intimate performance is separated into two halves. First, Cobalt by Shion Skye Carter, followed by […]
Collaborating on a Sense of Place With Emilie and Mike Fantuz
By Harriet Goodwin *Cover Photo by Rachel Topham Photography The work of Emilie and Mike Fantuz explores how the cities we live in and the places we choose to travel to shape our lives, and how we, in turn, shape each place as well. Both artists share a love of travel, constantly seeking new experiences and […]
The stal̓əw̓ Pow-Wow Welcomes You to a Three Day Celebration
By Natasha Ponda The stal̓əw̓ Pow-Wow returns, ready to celebrate and showcase Indigenous culture through dance, drum, artisanal vendors, and much more. This annual Langley event promises an immersive arts and culture experience that welcomes all- newcomers as well as seasoned attendees. A family-friendly outing with something for all ages, the Pow Wow takes place over three […]
Take Home a Pocket-Sized Portrait at This Whistler Show
What other show can you return home from with a pocket full of artwork? The Teeny Tiny Art Show in Whistler is the biggest (and smallest) art exhibit in town! With 200+ original works by 60+ local artists on display, you’d think a show with those numbers would be held in a vaulting warehouse, but with each piece being […]
September Arts and Culture Events
As we exit summer, it’s a good reminder that the year doesn’t have to strictly revolve around the sunny months. The reliability of a clear view is overrated anyway. Bring on the temperamental forecast, we say! And with it, riskier art, bolder choices, and big swings from our local creatives! Here are the events that […]
Searching for Lost Tradition with Ghostly Makers
By Paula Burrows *Cover image by Blaine Campbell The exhibition Ghostly Makers, on now at Burnaby Art Gallery, spotlights artists redefining the concept of cultural belonging. Each featured piece explores how supernatural phenomena (or hauntings) can offer a healing path for uprooted communities. Curated by Carmen Levy-Milne, this thoughtful collection features the work of five artists: […]
Triple Toil & Trouble: Goblins Take Over Bard on the Beach
By Marisa Chandler *All images by Tim Matheson What happens when three goblins stumble upon a copy of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare? They gravitate towards the bloody tale of Macbeth, of course. Filled with witches, intrigue, and murder, the Scottish Play is rife with opportunities for clever skullduggery and shady dealings- known goblin pastimes. And […]
Exploring the Past Through Public Art
By Harriet Goodwin How we interact and connect with where we live is essential to achieving a sense of place. It’s a process that nurtures identity and reveals our collective values. Learning about a place’s history can strengthen this connection further, giving context to the place you call home and the times we are living through. It takes considering […]
7 Great Spots to Buy West Coast Art
By Harriet Goodwin Living on the always-inspiring West Coast of Canada is a muse for many local artists – and with good reason. The scenery, the culture, the history, our creative community has no shortage of things to pull from when creating work. It might seem like a cycle of inspiration that would sustain itself, […]
Dive into Expression with Whistler’s Art on the Lake
By Natasha Ponda Whistler’s Art on the Lake returns this week with two incredible days of arts and culture, both on and off the water. On August 10 and 11, Art-goers can spend the day at the south end of Alta Lake, (a 10-minute drive from Whistler Village) celebrating the local creative community, all while cooling off […]