Win a North Shore Culture Getaway!
There’s nothing quite like North Shore views in the winter! The snow-capped mountains to the north, the Vancouver cityscape to the south, and gorgeous art in every direction. Our latest contest is all about giving a unique seasonal experience you won’t find anywhere else. Enter now, and here’s the cozy cultural itinerary you could be […]
November Art and Culture Events
With the shorter days of winter arriving throughout November, there’s even more reason to brighten up the forecast with a splash of colour! This month’s arts calendar brings all kinds of vibrant inspiration, whether it’s interactive light installations around Gastown, an artisanal market of Japanese-inspired gifts in Burnaby, or one of Metro YVR’s most anticipated […]
5 Young Indigenous Artists You Should Follow
Metro Vancouver is full of Indigenous artists who keep our community alive with expression and inspiration. But for every well-known name that stages shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery, or is commissioned for grande public sculpture pieces, there are plenty more who are coming up, ready to be discovered by a wider audience. While the […]
Unveiling Inner Journeys: Russna Kaur’s Solo Exhibition at the Audain Art Museum
Before eagerly heading to the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, I had the pleasure of having an insightful conversation with artist Russna Kaur, about her first major exhibition, Pierced Into The Air, The Temper and Secrets Crept In With A Cry! Her visual voice is rich with vibrant colour, intricate lines, and bold textures, and […]
6 Hands on Workshops to Keep You Creative Through Fall
Sculpting, pottery, and mosaic are some of the most satisfying art forms to practice. With the tactility of moulding with your hands, or guiding clay on a wheel, it’s easy to enter a natural sense of flow. That’s where the sweet spot is for inspiration, and it’s an incredibly therapeutic feeling to find. So, with […]
October Art and Culture Events
October is filled with arty delights across Metro Vancouver! For starters, the fresh autumn air means that it’s primetime for culture crawls. New West, The North Shore, and Surrey all have crawls coming up where you can get exclusive access to galleries, studios and creative spaces. Tour through each inspiring locale meeting artists, discovering new […]
The New West Cultural Crawl Returns for its 21st Year
The New West Cultural Crawl takes place from October 4-6, 2024, across artist studios, galleries, and cultural spaces around New Westminster. Presented by Arts New West, the free, three-day arts and culture festival showcases the vibrant creative talent and arts scene in New West through an array of events and activities. Celebrating its 21st year, […]
Win an Inspiring Autumn Weekend in Whistler!
Autumn is always a wonderful time to head out and explore! And what better setting to wander through the new season than Whistler Village? The golden leaves all around, the vaulting mountains above you, and an art scene beyond compare— consider Whistler as the frame, what you do there is the art! To go with […]
Celebrate the North Shore’s Mountains at MONOVA
There are 66 mountains on Vancouver’s North Shore (the tallest of which reaches 1,600 meters!), making it a world-class destination for snow sports, hiking and biking. The mountain range extends across the mainland coast, all the way to the Yukon. These mountains are, as the Found in the Mountains exhibit describes, ‘an icon of beauty, […]
Creative Cafes That Feature Local Art
Updated April 17, 2025 There’s something about sitting in a cafe, sipping a coffee, that’s naturally creative. Surrounded by others who are journalling, sketching, or just discussing things, there always seems to be an air of artistry in the places where people stop for a moment and reflect. That couldn’t be truer than at the […]
September Art and Culture Events
Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that the arts forecast is looking any less bright! September is promising plenty of new projects from local and international artists alike. At the Vancouver International Film Fest, you can watch new films from around the world before they’re released to a wider audience. […]
An Introduction To Glassblowing and Classes in Metro Vancouver
The Lower Mainland is home to many talented artists and thought-provoking art practices. Either as an avid gallery-goer or someone who is interested in expanding their art-viewing aspirations, you may find yourself familiar with various mediums of art—from painting to drawing, ceramics to woodworking, printmaking to textiles, or performance art to photography (among many others)—as […]