Coast to Coast to Coast is making its way West! We’re thrilled to welcome this national touring exhibition to the Craft Council of BC, proudly supported by Lexus Canada. Showcasing the rich diversity of contemporary Canadian craft, this exhibition is a celebration of creativity from across the country. Don’t miss the chance to see inspiring […]
Uniting people through cultural heritage, values, and shared traditions. For the seventh consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, workshops, online workshops, forums, and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and […]
This exhibition — taking over our entire studio — brings together a stunning “best of” collection from New Leaf’s 39 years, including works by Susan Point and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun. It’s a rare opportunity to see, in one space, the artistry and vision that has defined New Leaf’s contribution to Canadian art. We’ll be joined […]
The Federation of Canadian Artists invites the public to celebrate over 80 years of creativity at A Legacy of Art and Vision on October 30, 2025, at Performance Works on Granville Island. This special evening will feature live music, captivating painting demonstrations, a curated fine art exhibition, and opportunities to bid in a silent auction […]
CCBC’s new annual fundraiser – The Ornament Collection – is here! Join us in celebrating the season and the creativity of BC artists with a dazzling display of handcrafted ornaments — from traditional to wildly imaginative, in every medium. Each piece supports contemporary craft and local makers. Opening night is Wednesday, December 3rd from 6pm […]
This exhibition reception will be for Charles Campbell’s Breath Portraits, a series that transforms the intimate act of breathing into collective portraits of Black vitality. Working with community members, Campbell records breaths and translates them into large-scale spectrograms—images that function as both personal traces and shared archives. In the wake of the Black Lives Matters […]
Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and connection as we celebrate the work of five exciting emerging artists: Isis Costa, Kinuka Hara, Naomi Zhang, Jordan Mitchell, and Tatiana Ragonessi. Curated by Charlinee Wichaidit, this exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the inner architectures we all carry-shaped by inheritance, fear, hope, and memory. Through […]
As the wind rises, we draw inspiration from the fearlessness of the Horse. This year’s The Lantern City lights up Vancouver in five locations. 36 lanterns take us through the city with stories about the horse, nature, hope for the future, childhood memories, and more. The 2026 lanterns are brightened with renewed partnerships in Arts […]
Working in the tradition of one of Vancouver’s most singular print studios, you’ll learn the essentials of letterpress and print — including inking techniques, how to set your own type, operate the press, and how to print linocuts — all with hands-on guidance from New Leaf’s founder and Master Printer, Peter Braune. Participants are encouraged […]
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with LunarFest! Join us on Granville Island for two weekends of all-ages fun. On Family Day weekend, explore storytelling through craft-making with Taiwanese family theatre troupe Fooderlon Theater. Take part in a trans-Pacific stop-motion paper horse animation. Learn tricks and secrets on how to tell stories with theatre elements. […]
This exhibition explores the intrinsic connection between making and communication, proposing the physical act of creation as a language in its own right. Rooted in gesture rather than speech, the works consider how knowledge, memory, and care are transmitted through the hands—across generations, cultures, and stages of life. Shaped as much by lived experience as […]
Join the Federation of Canadian Artists for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection. Whether a seasoned artist or just curious about life drawing, this welcoming session invites everyone to sketch, sip, and socialize. Featuring model Ann Narky from NOOD Life Drawing, participants will have three hours to practice figure drawing skills in a supportive […]
Join us at Granville Island for Slow Fashion in Action as part of Fashion Revolution Week! This free, outdoor public event brings the community together to explore sustainable fashion, creativity, and repair. What’s happening: Mending Workshops: Learn hands-on techniques to repair and extend the life of your clothes. All levels welcome. Art Installation: Created by Nicole Dextras. Collective Project: Contribute to […]
Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery will be hosting Print Day in May on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10am to 2pm at Island Plaza on Granville Island! Print Day in May is a global celebration where printmakers all over the world share their love of printmaking, and Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery will be marking the […]
