7 Essential Arts & Culture Events in January
2020 is upon us and, with it, a likely stretch of inclement weather. Luckily, the cold months are no deterrent for culture makers in BC, for there are more than enough exciting events to keep you entertained and fending off the winter blues. What follows is a list of performances and exhibitions that will surely […]
5 Places to Visit Indigenous Art on the West Coast
The museums and galleries of West Coast Curated exist on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Stó:lō and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. No cultural tour of this part of the world is complete without beholding the beauty, grandeur and depth of the work of these incredible artists. Here, […]
Artist Inspiration: Andrea Mueller
Andrea Mueller is a contemporary Canadian artist, painter and art instructor living in the mountain village of Whistler. Inspired by the energy of the town and people that visit and live there, her passion for her natural surroundings shines through in her work and subjects – wolves, bears, eagles, etc. Characterized by vibrant colours, loose […]
Artist Inspiration: Dorothy Doherty
Dorothy Doherty is a contemporary mixed media artist living and working in Vancouver. Involved in visual arts her entire adult life, she works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics, and by honouring the materials and revealing her process, she creates “artwork that stimulates the imagination and moves the soul.” […]
Technically Speaking: How Technology is Telling the Human Story at the New Media Gallery
Photo credit: Trace Exhibition: Arnauld Colcomb & Bertrand Planes It was just a ten-minute ferry ride off the coast of Vancouver Island. Another ordinary everyday commute for hundreds of passengers that day, save for one chance meeting that would help shape the picture of contemporary art on the West Coast for years to come. Back […]
5 Gallery Shops for Last-Minute Gifts
As we dash through the calendar towards the holidays, the struggle to find a well-suited and thoughtful gift for everyone on your list likely isn’t getting any easier. If you’ve had your fill of aimlessly meandering through shopping centres or scrolling online, then let us offer a refreshing alternative. Gallery shops are a fantastic resource […]
Julie-anne Saroyan, Creative Producer of Small Stage
There’s something to be said about tradition in art. It’s a connection to the people before us, and can instill pride in the way things have always been done. For art to truly thrive however, it’s essential to take the laid groundwork of the past and add to it in a significant way. Without growth, […]
Barrie Mowatt, Founder of the Vancouver Biennale
Photo credit: Barrie Mowatt at CURIOUS IMAGINGS by Patricia Piccinini Growing up in the mountain town of Rossland, BC, the mining-hub-turned-skiing-mecca, Barrie Mowatt started out a far cry from the world-class art collector he would become. “Music was the only principal creative outlet in my family,” he recalls. “Everybody played an instrument, my father had […]
Cindy Sherman Retrospective at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Photo credit: Cindy Sherman, Cover Girl (Vogue), 1975/2011, silver gelatin prints, Courtesy of the Artist and Metro Pictures, New York Long before selfie was even a word, Cindy Sherman was turning the camera around. At the New York artist’s retrospective at the Vancouver Art Gallery, she is the subject of almost every one of her […]
8 Essential Arts & Culture Events in December
Your calendar is bound to fill up fast this month with many festive activities and outings. Don’t forget to set aside some time to get in on some of the countless arts and culture events happening from Whistler to Langley. We’ve got you covered with our top picks for December so you won’t miss out […]
Trudy Van Dop, Founder of BC’s Guide to Arts & Culture
Trudy Van Dop has always been a connector. Growing up in the Queensborough neighbourhood of New Westminster, Trudy first began putting pieces together when she took up sewing in high school, fashioning herself not only a spiffy new wardrobe, but also a keen interest in design – “wearable art,” she called it. She would follow […]
Theatre Season at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
By Brittany Tiplady Deer Lake Park is truly the gem of Burnaby. A multifaceted venue, Deer Lake Park caters to an array of activities with something for everyone, in every season. Visitors can take advantage of the park’s leisurely walking trails around the lake, rent pedal boats for a cruise on the water, or take […]