February 2024 Arts and Culture Events in Metro Vancouver

We’re in the home stretch of winter (hopefully), and despite the temperature outside, there are still plenty of art and culture events to warm your creative spirit! Whether it’s with a modern retelling of an age-old Bard’s tale, or a dive into the local genealogical landscape put together via art and municipal archives, these are […]

5 Canvases at Kube Gallery

One of our favourite stops for local art in Langley is Kube Gallery. Whether you’re looking for contemporary abstracts, or more traditional landscape pieces, you’ll find something that suits your taste from an impressive roster of Lower Mainland artists. We recently met owner/curator Mila Kostic to take a tour through a handful of canvases available […]

The Seventh, at Or Gallery 

The Seventh at Or Gallery in Chinatown marks the first solo exhibition by KWÍKWI, the collective name for artists Lauren Brevner and James Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry. Curated by Or Gallery’s Director/Curator, Jenn Jackson, the exhibition brings together all new works that combine sculpture and portraiture, continuing their decade-long exploration of Indigenous representation and land-based gestures in […]

5 PuSh Festival Shows to Put on Your Watch List 

The PuSh Festival is BACK for its 19th year! One of the most vibrant events in the West Coast calendar year, PuSh is always a bright spot in the winter forecast. If this is your first time getting acquainted with PuSh, here’s what you need to know: it’s a performing arts festival of renowned international […]

January Arts and Culture Events

There’s no better time than January to give your artistic tastes an appraisal. What do you like, what challenges you, what art would you like to try for yourself? No matter what kind of events you’re circling for the year ahead, it never hurts to get out of your comfort zone a bit. That’s where […]

Denyse Thomasos: Brushstrokes, Bars and Boundaries

Written by Natasha Ponda In the realm of contemporary painting, there exists an artist whose strokes weave narratives of personal and political resonance in work that transcends the limits of abstraction on the canvas. Trinidadian-Canadian artist Denyse Thomasos is one of the finest, yet often overlooked, female painters to emerge in the 1990s. Vancouver Art Gallery […]

Après with Art: 5 Works at the Whistler Contemporary Gallery

By Harriet Goodwin Whistler Contemporary Gallery, established in 1992, showcases emerging and mid-career artists who rub shoulders with renowned figures like Jeff Koons and Paul Rousso. Boasting diverse styles in a range of media, the gallery, located in the Hilton Resort, attracts over two million visitors annually. Here are some top picks from their collection: […]

Must-See Holiday Shows In and Around Metro Vancouver 

Just take a walk around the decked-out, glowing houses in your neighbourhood and there’s no denying that the festive season is already in full swing. Here’s a line-up of enchanting Christmas shows on offer in the region, from heartwarming classics to dazzling pantos, these are sure to get you in the spirit!  By Harriet Goodwin […]

Losing Control of the Landscape: Ross Penhall at West Van Art Museum

Feature paintings by: Ross Penhall, Photo by: Blaine Campbell⁠ By Wade Kinley The current exhibition at the West Vancouver Art Museum is a collection of paintings from West Vancouver’s very own Ross Penhall. Entitled Losing Control of the Landscape, this show is more than just a collection of landscape paintings, simply representing the natural world. […]

December Arts and Culture Events 

Cover image: Squamish at Dusk Whether it’s the warmth of a small art studio or exploring a bustling local holiday artisan market, December is a magical time of year to gather with friends and family and celebrate creativity and community. Let twinkling lights guide you to galleries and exhibitions across Metro Vancouver and Whistler. Check […]

Kindred Tracings Embraces Language and Lineage

Feature image: Russna Kaur original photo taken by Natasha Ponda Written by Natasha Ponda Kindred Tracings, a current group show at the Burnaby Art Gallery, attempts to fill the gaps of language by drawing them. Four contemporary artists reveal their personal pasts on the canvas, strengthening a connection to their ancestral lineage with vulnerable honesty. […]

The Anonymous Art Show Returns

Captivating art often holds an element of mystery–and North Van Arts’ annual fundraiser The Anonymous Art Show gives you the chance to take an artistic leap and embrace the magic of the unknown in support of Vancouver’s North Shore arts community. Over 680 works will be available to view online or in the gallery the […]