In a city where BC’s rich heritage meets vibrant communities of diverse cultures from all over the planet, Surrey’s art scene offers the chance to understand where we’ve come from at the same time as we dream of the endless possibilities before us. Catch a show on the beach or visit cutting-edge contemporary art at one of the largest public galleries in the region – even a walk down its lively streets will always surprise and inspire.
Co-curated by Dana Claxton and Curtis Collins, the Curve! exhibition will shed light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast art—women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite.
The exhibition
more
Event Details
Co-curated by Dana Claxton and Curtis Collins, the Curve! exhibition will shed light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast art—women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite.
The exhibition will feature over 125 works of art that include poles, panels, masks, bowls, and other sculptures all intertwined with traditional knowledge. These works will be on loan from public and private collections across Canada and the United States. The exhibition will focus on a selection of carvers active from the 1950s to present day, highlighting the pivotal role of women artists within the larger tradition of indigenous carving along the coast of British Columbia.
Time
November 23 (Saturday) 11:00 am – May 5 (Monday) 6:00 pm
![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](https://westcoastcurated.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/valentines2-585x390.jpg)
