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Self-guided tours of Vancouver’s Arts District with events happening the first Saturday of every month.

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236 Pender St East, Vancouver, BC

Or Gallery is a non-profit artist-run centre that supports emerging, conceptual and experimental art practices by interspersing exhibitions of local, national, and international artists. Throughout its existence Or Gallery has produced early exhibitions, performances, offsite projects, and publications by some of the most recognized names in contemporary Canadian art: Dana Claxton, Stan Douglas, Geoffrey Farmer, Rodney Graham, Brian Jungen, Garry Neill Kennedy, Roy Kiyooka, Tim Lee, Myfanwy MacLeod, Luanne Martineau, Jeff Wall, Ian Wallace, Marianne Nicholson, and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun. The gallery has also been responsible for bringing works and projects by notable international artists and curators to Vancouver, including Francis Alÿs, Martin Creed, Tacita Dean, Matthew Higgs, Barbara Kruger, Martha Rosler and Krzysztof Wodiczko.

Access Gallery

222 east georgia st., vancouver, bc.

Access Gallery is an artist-run centre with a mission to create conditions of emergence for provocative ideas and work in the visual arts. We enable critical conversations and risk-taking through new configurations of artists, audience, and community. The organization searches out opportunities to experiment through collaborations (both local and international) that encourage innovation. We aim to bring visibility and critical reception to artists and cultural practitioners when they need it most, often at moments early in their practices, and have offered important exhibition opportunities to many of Canada’s most recognized contemporary artists.

Canton Sardine

Sun wah centre, 268 keefer street, unit-071 (basement), vancouver, bc.

The term “White Cube” has become synonymous with art galleries and spaces; nevertheless, it is no longer an adequate description for today’s artist-run institutes. We hope to replace the word “space” with “sardine,” because other than exhibitions, an artist-run space also carries curatorial and publishing functions, as it can also be a site for artist residencies and bookstores among many other roles.

This institution was founded by Vancouver-based artists originally from Canton, China, hence the name “Canton-sardine.”

THIS Gallery

Sun wah centre unit 30e (lower ground level) 268 keefer st, vancouver, bc.

THIS is a brick-and-mortar gallery located in Vancouver, BC. The gallery is a tenant of BC Artscape , located in the Sun Wah Centre.

THIS also offers workshops on a variety of art-related topics facilitated by local artists and art educators. THIS Gallery is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of both commercial and non-commercial art by under-represented local and international talent.

Sun Wah Centre, 268 Keefer Street, Unit 205, Vancouver, BC

Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is a leading public art gallery currently situated in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. It is a registered charity and the only public art gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Asian and Asian-diasporic perspectives since 1999.

Over the years, Centre A has worked with countless artists including Yoko Ono, Ho Tam, Vanessa Kwan, Young Hae Chang Heavy Industries, Hong Kong Exile, Samson Young, Khan Lee and Subodh Gupta. Additionally, we have collaborated with numerous organizations, locally and internationally, such as the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Or Gallery, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and Long March.

SUM Gallery

Sun wah centre, 268 keefer street, unit 425, vancouver, bc.

One of the only permanent spaces worldwide dedicated to the presentation of queer art, SUM gallery brings diverse communities together to support artistic risk-taking, incite creative collaboration and experimentation, and celebrate the rich heritage of queer artists and art. As the year-round programming arm of the Queer Arts Festival, SUM produces, presents and exhibits challenging, thought-provoking multidisciplinary art that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue.

Monte Clark Gallery

53 dunlevy ave, vancouver, bc.

Monte Clark gained national and international prominence with its decade-long gallery presence in Toronto alongside the widely respected voice of its Vancouver gallery. The gallery’s artists, local and international, continue to be the subjects of important solo exhibitions and have appeared in landmark biennials and thematic group shows.
The exhibition program features a broad range of artists with a concise view of each artist’s approach to art making and navigates potential dialogues between them. Monte Clark has long valued producing exhibitions that bring together multifaceted works across a vast range of media, including drawing, photography, video, painting, sculpture, and installation. Monte Clark endeavours to collaborate with artists at all stages of their careers.

Yes Gallery (aka Bothkinds Project Space)

602 e hastings st, vancouver, bc.

We are an artist-run centre located Vancouver BC, with a mission to provide an inclusive framework that supports the creation and public dissemination of experimental, interdisciplinary, and non-commercially driven artistic projects. By supporting exploration and fostering collaboration, we provoke new discourse surrounding materials practices and public engagement with the arts in the DTES.

We produce public exhibitions and programming that encourages brave and critical dialog between artists, curators, educators and other regional creatives.

Fazakas Gallery

659 e hastings st, vancouver, bc.

Located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), in the heart of Vancouver’s Gallery District, Fazakas Gallery promotes a diverse selection of contemporary art with a special emphasis on works by established and up-and-coming Indigenous artists. They offer works by established Indigenous artists such as Beau Dick, Rande Cook, and Don Yeomans. We also offer works by emerging and mid-career artists, such as Jason Baerg, Couzyn van Heuvelen, Audie Murray, and Corey Bulpitt. We provide a comprehensive approach to helping clients build their portfolio, while also reviewing existing collections to foster fresh new directions.

Outsiders & Others Gallery

716 e hastings st, vancouver, bc.

Outsiders and Others is a not-for-profit arts society with a focus on bringing non-traditional artists to the forefront. This includes outsider, folk, self-taught, visionary, intuitive, and artists with disabilities.

Paneficio Gallery + Studios

800 keefer st, vancouver, bc.

Paneficio is known for its storefront displays showcasing local artists’ work all year and several shows a year in the gallery.  Check the website for artists this year. Nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood, Paneficio Studios has been home to a small community of artists for 30 years. Owned by Valerie Arntzen–visual artist and co-founder of the Eastside Culture Crawl and founder of First Saturday Open Studios–and her husband, Arnt Arntzen, who is also a visual artist.

Gallery 881

881 e hastings st, vancouver, bc.

Gallery 881 is a lens-based art hub promoting the photographic arts through exhibitions, art sales, public events, and other visual art-based programming. We offer a selection of artwork available for purchase as well as freshly curated flat file art drawers and the Book Zine Wall – a library of independently produced publications. Gallery 881 also houses PrintMaker Studio, a full-service fine art print production service with expertise in digital printmaking and finishing for artists and collectors alike.

Catriona Jeffries

950 east cordova street, vancouver, bc.

Catriona Jeffries has been in operation since 1994. It focuses on the post-conceptual art practices which have emerged from Vancouver and the critical relationships between these practices and particular international artists. It is recognized as one of the most important commercial contemporary art galleries in Vancouver, and one of the only ones that has an international reputation. The gallery shows work by well-known Vancouver artists such as Ian Wallace, Brian Jungen, and Geoffrey Farmer.

Wil Aballe Art Projects | WAAP

1129 e hastings st, vancouver, bc.

Founded in 2013, Wil Aballe Art Projects | WAAP, exhibits local and international artists, notably the innovative younger generation of artists in Vancouver. The program is comprised of a series of interdisciplinary, concept-oriented and space-based exhibitions in a variety of media including sculpture, video, sound, painting, printmaking, photography and performance. Its editions program feature contributions by the brightest Canadian artists internationally and are coveted by collectors. The gallery operates somewhat nomadically, having shifted into 4 distinctly different locations (an open-concept apartment, a spare warehouse, a basement in a historical building that dates back to gold-rush era Vancouver, and a storefront – effective September 2018) since conception and hosting several “off-site projects” as the art demands.

August Studios

1320 e pender st, vancouver, bc.

August Studios is a space for artists/designers+ to create, collaborate, and teach. Their goal is to strengthen the community and enrich lives through collective work. They host workshops and curate & host art shows.

Kasko Gallery

560 clark drive, vancouver, bc.

Kasko Gallery is located at 560 Clark Drive on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. Kasko Gallery focuses on showcasing artists within our community who lack opportunities. We are an unconventional gallery that strives to show artists who are outside of the public eye or otherwise underrepresented. We have a roster of artists that we are softly representing. They are shown on our salon wall between exhibitions. The gallery also operates as a framing shop. Check the gallery website for special events and exhibitions.

Art Walks & Studio Tours

Catch artists in their own space and see the inner workings of the studio tours life. Watch as a potter or ceramicist works clay with an expert touch. See a painter use colour, form and composition to splash an image on blank canvas. Experience the process of glassmaking,  woodworking, metal sculpting, and an endless variety of artistic expression. British Columbia’s diverse culture and pristine natural beauty create the perfect conditions for a vibrant arts community. Artists all over the province open the doors of their studios to the public for specialized viewing tours that can be found on Art-BC.com.  Studio  tours are  an excellent way to immerse yourself in the local art  scene. Some artists open their studios throughout the year, or for the summer season, while others will only be available for viewing  during organized studio tours.

To begin, find an existing studio tour with a proposed itinerary or create your own cultural crawl – plan a visit to one of BC’s Creative Communities using the Guide and Art-BC.com to curate your own exploration of galleries, artist studios and more!

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A Vancouver Art Gallery Guide + Skip the Line Tickets

While Vancouver is clearly more famous for its mountains than its mosaics, who says the city can’t do art? In fact the Vancouver Art Gallery is conveniently located right in the heart of the city’s downtown.

This allows visitors to add in a little culture with their nature with a quick visit to Western Canada’s biggest art gallery.

Let’s get right into it with my Vancouver Art Gallery guide.

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Vancouver Art Gallery

This local attraction colloquially known as the VAG (that’s right) is one of top things to do in Vancouver if it’s raining (likely) or even if it’s a scorching day at Vancouver’s best beaches .

You could say it’s because it’s in a super cool 165,000-square-foot neo-classical building that was formerly home to the city’s courthouse.

But you could also make the argument that this attraction has gained major street cred due to its informal status as  Vancouver’s cultural heart .

Here you can expect to find Critical Mass, cultural events, zombie walks, climate change rallies, and even the odd Canucks-related hockey riot (apologies).

In fact the pedestrian only stretch of Robson Street on the museum’s southern side has seating, food trucks (with some Vancouver must eats ) and buskers, making it one of the best people watching spots in the city.

But what about the art? Let’s find out why this should be a stop on every Vancouver itinerary .

The Permanent Collection

The Vancouver Art Gallery’s collection currently stands at about  11,000 works and counting. While it acts as a repository for the region’s artists , there is also a significant international presence .

Local Artists

A large part of the gallery is made up of local artists playing with and mimicking the majestic scenery of British Columbia.

There’s no greater example of this than post-impressionist painter Emily Carr , whose English colonial roots and close attention to the area’s indigenous communities created a unique brand.

Her legacy is of such importance that she would become the namesake fo the city’s Emily Carr University of Art and Design .

The VAG is home to several of Emily Carr’s most iconic paintings, including;  Big Raven (1931), Red Cedar (1931), Scorned as Timber, Beloved of the Sky  (1935) and Above the Gravel Pit (1937).

Related : The Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver

Foreign Artists

The gallery also houses a historical European collection that places a strong focus on Baroque paintings from the 17th century, also known as the Dutch Golden Age.

The collection includes works by artists such as Isaac Van Ostade, Jan Wynants and Balthasar Van der Ast, which tend to be favourites of many visitors.

Another notable highlight is a first edition of famed Spanish painter Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes Disasters of War .

Temporary Collections

Often the major attractions at the Vancouver Art Gallery come in the form of temporary exhibits that are touring around the globe.

These diverse collections may include historical European collections, modern art, photography exhibits or Coastal Indigenous works.

You will find that the majority of the works present at the VAG are housed in these temporary galleries.

So even if you don’t see anything that tickles your fancy in the permanent exhibits, we’d still recommend consulting the Vancouver Art Gallery  website to see what is on while you are in town.

In the meantime, here is an example of some of the recent exhibits that have come through town:

• French Moderns:  From Monet to Mattise 
• Picasso:  The Artist and His Muses
• The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperor
• Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop & Aboriginal Culture
• Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man
• Takeshi Murakami: The Octopus Eats it’s Own Leg

Now that we have an idea of what you can expect to see on your visit, lets take care of a few of the formalities.

There are wheel-chair accesible entrances at both Hornby street and Robson Square.

Vancouver Art Gallery Prices

• Adult: $30.45
• Children (0-18): Free

*People with disabilities are free with one paid companion

Skip the Line Tickets at Vancouver Art Gallery

During peak hours the Art Gallery in Vancouver can become very busy, particularly during the heart of the Summer tourist season.

Consequently, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to minimize the time you spend in line.

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Entry by Donation at Vancouver Art Gallery

If you’re visiting Vancouver on a budget you’ll be happy to know that admission to the VAG is available by donation between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Tuesdays .

In addition, senior visitors can attend by donation on the first Monday of the month between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm .

Vancouver Art Gallery Hours

• Monday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Wednesday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Friday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

How to Get to the Vancouver Art Gallery

The VAG is located right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver , a stones throw from the intersection of Granville and Robson . This places it at a walking distance from most downtown hotels.

How to Get to Vancouver Art Gallery with Public Transit

If you require the use public transit, the Art Gallery is located just a couple blocks from the Vancouver City Centre and Granville Skytrain stations.

The directions from Downtown are as follows:

• Enter a station servicing the Canada Line or the Expo Line of the Skytrain. Purchase a one zone ticket ($3.00 or $2.45 with a Compass Card).
• Board a train and head in the direction of Vancouver City Centre Station  (Canada Line) or Granville Station  (Expo Line).
• Upon arrival at your destination, exit the station and locate the  West Georgia Street  exit of the Pacific Centre Mall.
• Walk one block West along West Georgia past Howe Street  and you’ll see the Vancouver Art Gallery on the South side of the street.

For more information on everything transportation related check out our Vancouver Public Transportation  guide.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Café

If you’re looking for a drink or a quick snack, the VAG has a popular restaurant and café located on premises.

The Gallery Café

Located on the second floor, the Gallery Café seats up to 60 people. However, in the Summer you can take in the rays on an expansive terrace which can seat up to 165 customers.

This relaxed urban oasis is the perfect foil for a long day exploring the Art Gallery. The bistro-style café offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps, salad bowls that are all made on-site with fresh, local and organic ingredients whenever possible.

This light fare can be accompanied with a specialty coffee and tea, local wine, craft beer or aperitif.

For more information or to check out the menu visit the Gallery Café  page on the VAG website. If you’d like restaurant recommendations hit up our list of the best restaurants in downtown Vancouver .

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Vancouver Art Gallery Tours

There are two free guided tour options offered at the VAG, both of which are led by experienced art professionals and educators . Each option will provide you with a look into both the contemporary and historical works of the museum.

Which one should you take? It really depends on what you’d like to explore

Guided Tours

Regular guided tours showcasing artists, galleries and their booths to members of the public take place at various times over the weekend..

2022 Information is coming up soon

Would you like to hear more about the artists and galleries who will be exhibiting at Art Vancouver? Join us at the show this year for guided tours.

Have a chance to meet the artists and learn about their own unique styles and techniques. As part of our theme, "Uniting Nations through Art," get to know more about a diverse array of cultural identities and some of the artistic methods that can be found in various parts of the world.

Meeting point is situated inside the exhibition hall, by the entrance.

Tours are free, however, you will need to purchase a ticket to access the Art Vancouver event.

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Vancouver Art Gallery

• 750 Hornby Street
• Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
• Phone: 604.662.4700

Art Makes Us Curious.  Discover the power of art at the Vancouver Art Gallery! Immerse yourself in ground-breaking historical and contemporary exhibitions, and encounter artworks by Canadian, Indigenous and internationally acclaimed artists, with special attention to the art of the Asia Pacific region through the Gallery’s Institute of Asian Art. Spark your curiosity by taking a public tour of the exhibitions or get creative at Weekly Family Programs every Sunday! Complete your experience with a visit to the Gallery Store for unique gifts or take a break for lunch on the 1931 Gallery Bistro rooftop patio, one of the city’s best kept secrets.

Open Daily 10am-5pm | Tuesdays 10am-9pm | Open until 9pm on the First Friday of every month

Sundays FREE for children 12 & under

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• Description The Vancouver Art Gallery is currently housed in a stunning neoclassical heritage building, originally the provincial courthouse. Choose from several inspired event spaces, including the grand foyer and rotunda–with a soaring, four-story dome and twin marble staircases–or one of the original historic courtrooms, complete with judge’s bench and rich oak woodwork. A rooftop pavilion overlooking Robson Square provides one of the most dramatic bird’s-eye views in the city. Guided exhibition tours are also offered, providing your guests with an exclusive art experience. With outstanding art and one-of-a-kind event spaces, it’s no wonder the Vancouver Art Gallery is the preferred site for the city’s most memorable occasions.
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Immerse yourself in art and open up paths to new perspectives..

Experience groundbreaking exhibitions at the largest public art museum in Western Canada. The Vancouver Art Gallery showcases historical and contemporary art from BC and around the world. Special attention is given to the accomplishments of Indigenous artists, as well of those from the Asia Pacific region–through the Institute of Asian Art founded in 2014.

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver in a historic courthouse, the Vancouver Art Gallery is a must-see while travelling in Vancouver. Only a 5 min walk from Granville, Burrard or Vancouver City Centre Skytrain Station.

Enhance your experience by visiting the Gallery Store for unique gifts, or enjoy a meal at 1931 Gallery Bistro on their stunning rooftop patio.

The Gallery’s exhibition rotate throughout the year and includes works from our rich permanent collection along with temporary thematic exhibitions.

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Walk-ins are welcome, simply present your voucher for admission. Free admission for all on the first Friday of every month!

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The Vancouver Art Gallery occupies an entire city block in the center of downtown Vancouver, bounded by Georgia Street, Hornby Street, Robson Street and Howe Street.

You can enter the Gallery from either Hornby Street or Robson Street Plaza (adjacent to Howe Street).

The Gallery has no car parking. Public paid street parking is available in the surrounding area.

Both entrances are wheelchair accessible.  

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Monday - 10 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday - CLOSED

Wednesday - 10 AM - 5 PM

Thursday - 10 AM – 8 PM

Friday - 10 PM - 8 PM

Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday - 10 AM - 5 PM

Public Exhibition Tours on, Saturdays and Sundays. Weekly Family Programs every Sunday, included with admission and free for youth 18 and under.  

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Phone: 604.662.4719 Website: vanartgallery.bc.ca Email:  [email protected] Address: 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7

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An Art Lover’s Guide To Vancouver By Correspondent Carolyn B. Heller

October 16, 2019

Vancouver enthralls with its dramatic outdoor setting, perched between the mountains and the sea. But, if for some reason the stunning natural canvas isn’t enough for you, the city offers plenty of pleasures for traditional art lovers, too.

From contemporary museums to indigenous galleries to a growing street art scene, here’s our guide to Vancouver’s creative side.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Any art-focused trip to the city should start with its main museum. Housed in a 1906 courthouse with exhibit space arranged around a stately central rotunda, the Vancouver Art Gallery showcases western Canada’s artistic endeavors from earlier eras up to today.

The gallery is particularly known for its collection of more than 150 works by British Columbian artist Emily Carr. Due to her solo explorations of the province’s indigenous communities, Carr is considered one of Canada’s most important early 20th-century painters.  

The museum regularly hosts major traveling exhibits as well. This year’s calendar includes “ Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty ,” a retrospective of works by the contemporary Canadian artist (through January 2020), and “Cindy Sherman,” featuring the American photographer’s images and other artworks from the 1970s to today (opening in late October).

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

If you’re curious about indigenous art, this unique museum — Canada’s only public gallery dedicated to contemporary indigenous art of the Northwest Coast — carries an extensive collection of works by its namesake and other regional First Nations artists.

Born to an American father and Haida First Nations mother, Reid produced more than 1,500 Haida-inspired carvings, sculptures and pieces of jewelry throughout his life. Museum highlights include Mythic Messengers , Reid’s 28-foot bronze frieze depicting four scenes from Haida mythology, and a full-size totem pole by James Hart, a carver and chief of the Haida nation.

Tip: Several high-end commercial galleries in Vancouver also specialize in indigenous art from across western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Two of the most impressive houses are the Douglas Reynolds Gallery in the South Granville neighborhood and Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery in Gastown.

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Rennie Museum

One of Vancouver’s most distinctive art spaces is this privately run museum in Chinatown’s oldest building.

Local real estate entrepreneur Bob Rennie assembled one of Canada’s largest private collections of contemporary art, spotlighting everyone from American painter Kerry James Marshall to Italy’s Lara Favaretto. With the sleekly renovated 1889 Wing Sang Building as a backdrop, you can view changing exhibits of these works.

Since it is a private collection, you must make a reservation to visit the museum, which is open by complimentary guided tour only. Check its website for available tour times, and book your visit in advance.

Note: The gallery is closed to prepare for its next exhibition, debuting in February 2020.

The Polygon Gallery

Cross the Burrard Inlet from downtown Vancouver to find the area’s newest art hot spot. Situated on the waterfront in North Vancouver, this striking building houses a rotating array of contemporary exhibitions by Canadian artists, particularly photographers.

Seek out “ Christian Marclay: The Clock” (on view through September 15). The U.S.-born, London-based artist assembled this audiovisual montage from film and television clips shot over the last 70 years. Each sequence is synchronized to a 24-hour clock, so that it unfolds as if it’s happening over a 24-hour period. If you’re feeling up to the challenge, reserve a seat at one of the 24-hour screenings — the last two fall on September 6 and 13.

Granville Island

While this popular on-the-water destination may be best known for its deliciously enticing food market, it is also a great spot to peruse numerous artist studios and craft galleries.

Among the highlights are the Eagle Spirit Gallery , which displays high-end indigenous art; Vancouver Studio Glass , where you can observe artisans creating vibrant glass pieces; and CCBC (Craft Council of British Columbia) Shop & Gallery , which showcases jewelry, ceramics, textiles and more by British Columbia-based creatives. Many more galleries are concentrated in and around the island’s Railspur Alley, including textile boutique Alarte Silks and active workshop Studio 13 Fine Art .

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Main Street’s Murals

Radiating out from Main Street at East Broadway, the Mount Pleasant neighborhood has become the hub of Vancouver’s street art scene, with colorful murals by both local and international artists splashed across the district’s buildings and back alleys.

The best time to explore these works is during the Vancouver Mural Festival , an annual August street art celebration with guided tours, free concerts and a lively block party.

Even if you’re not in town for the mural fest, there’s plenty to see — most of the art remains year-round. You’ll find the greatest concentration of it in two of the neighborhood’s alleyways, Main Alley and 7½ Lane, both just west of Main Street. The festival website has a map showing many of the works, which makes it easy to come and wander at your own pace.

Vancouver International Airport

An airport as an art lover’s destination?

Yes, indeed. Start or end your travels by taking in the installations at Vancouver International Airport. The airport has one of the world’s largest collections of indigenous art from the Pacific Northwest, with pieces on display throughout both the domestic and international terminals.

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Vancouver has always had a knack of brightening up the streets with the odd mural or two. The official or unofficial street art piece here and there. But recently there was a rather large mural festival where numerous pieces were unveiled. Some of Vancouver’s alleys have been painted with designs to make it more vibrant in the downtown core. Then there are the neighborhoods known for their artists and creative residents. The Vancouver street art movement seems to have really taken off in a big way.

I noticed recently when driving past Main Street that there were some new artworks up on the sides of buildings. Then the next time I went past I saw some more. Finally I decided that I would take a walk down Main Street to check them out. Armed with my camera I wanted to capture some of the beautiful pieces along the way and show you that Vancouver isn’t all about expensive activities.

Where to start on Main Street

Although there are other neighborhoods with a lot of Vancouver street art, it was Main Street I wanted to explore more. Main Street is a rather steep street leading all the way from near Downtown Vancouver to South Vancouver. That’s a lot of walking. Since it was summer when I did this I wasn’t about to walk uphill. I instead drove up Main Street in one of Vancouver’s car share rides, and parked at Main Street and East 28th. This is where the street art started to grow a little more sparse. Local’s tip: this is also where you will find one of my favorite Vancouver restaurants East is East . Amazing Afghan/Indian fusion food.

I had my camera and a bottle of water, and off I went. Walking down Main Street in the direction of downtown. Main Street has some wonderfully eclectic stores. Vintage shops, thrift stores, local crafts and independent cafes and eateries. It’s a wonderful neighborhood, so if you decide to follow in my footsteps then at least take time to appreciate the area.

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Vancouver street art tour

Walking North on Main Street keep to the left hand side of the road. When you reach East 26th Avenue you’ll see a small convenience store on the corner. That’s where I found the first piece of art that day. More than one actually. The first piece was a portrait of a woman and next to her the words “This might feel like home”. On the other side of her is a house next to what looks like a tornado. The phrase now makes a little more sense as a reference to the Wizard of Oz.

From there I didn’t see much art for a while. There were some dated pieces just after King Edward Avenue, but I soon realized not much else. So I carried on walking. The next piece I saw was this one at East 21st. Again on the left hand side of the road (West side). There’s a cafe called Coco et Olive , and around the corner on 21st Avenue is a lovely looking art piece with some lemon trees (I think).

One block further down on East 20th Avenue is Lagree West , a gym, which has this mural painted on the wall.

East 19th to East 12th

Along Main Street there is such a Vancouver street art culture that even local businesses are getting involved. They have themed murals painted on their exterior walls. Like Coco et Olive and their Mediterranean inspired mural. Or Lagree West gym and their strongman mural. As I crossed the street to the right hand side of Main Street, I found Nikkyu , a Japanese restaurant at East 17th Avenue. Just around the corner onto 17th there’s this mural.

Staying on the right hand side of Main Street I continued down to East 16th Avenue. There’s a little Hasty Market convenience store on the corner. It doesn’t look like much but this mural by @milanbasicart really brightens up what would otherwise be little more than a run down store.

Same goes for this one across the street, an interesting maze

Another of my favorite Vancouver restaurants is Burgoo . Burgoo is all about comfort food, think pastas, stews, soups and sandwiches. A lot of Mediterranean, and other worldly dishes. If you’re in Vancouver GO THERE . Their Main Street location is opposite the Heritage Hall on East 15th Avenue and has a couple of cool murals on the wall. First is a fish mural, maybe because all the seafood menu options. Second is a character in a garden showing the roots of some of the inspired food items on the menu.

Two blocks further down, on the same side of the street I came across 49th Parallel cafe. This mural overlooks their spacious patio.

And just across the street, behind the Dairy Queen is a little parking area where I spotted this kid.

East 12th Avenue to Broadway

Broadway is at 9th Avenue, and the amount of Vancouver street art I found around here was crazy. I kept finding one piece that led me to another and another. Soon I was in the middle of an alley with no real sense of how I got there. What started me on this journey was this piece. It’s pretty eye catching, even from a distance. It can be seen on East 12th Ave which is a main road through Main Street.

Whenever we drive past I always point it out and say I want to take a photo. Today…wish granted! I had crossed the road from the last few pieces I’d seen and was on the left hand side of Main Street. I walked along to East 11th Avenue until I got to Dock Lunch , a cute little restaurant a few stores in. Walking into the alley next to it I finally got to the piece I’d wanted to see up close. Which meant I could also read the caption that went with it. Queen Elizabeth II for those who couldn’t tell before.

The other awesome news was that in going down this alley, I came across other pieces I didn’t even know were there. They were mostly portrait style street art.

I wandered back around to Main Street and crossed over to the right hand side. Still on East 11th Avenue I turned left down the alley (Watson Street). Behind the Dulux paint shop are some interesting, colorful pieces including this one I’m not even sure how to explain.

At East 10th Avenue take a quick left to see this epic vegetable celebrating mural on the side of Tocador restaurant.

If you head back down the alley, Watson Street, and turn left at the end just before Broadway, there are some pieces around the parking lot.

Then looking back onto Main Street there’s a piece that dominates the entire side of a building a little higher up.

Around Broadway and Kingsway

Well that was a lot of walking. But I made it to Broadway. I’m going to take you on one slight detour before heading back down Main Street. Along Broadway heading East there’s an intersection at Kingsway. Head up Kingsway, kind of back in the direction you’ve come. There’s a parking lot with a number of pieces making up a really good reflection of Vancouver street art. I walked from the slightly more rugged looking parking lot, through the alley to the main parking lot. There I found all of these pieces plus a lot more.

Either walk back down Watson Street (the alley) to Broadway again or go back the same way to Kingsway. Cross over Broadway and between Kingsway and Main Street is a little entrance to a parking lot where I found these art pieces.

And along Kingsway above Gene coffee bar is some beautiful Native art.

It’s from here that you get some pretty nice views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains. That is if you ignore all the cranes and construction work.

Main Street to Olympic Village

From the left hand side of Main Street I started walking towards Olympic Village in False Creek. This whole area is filled with some of the best East Vancouver breweries and makes for a pretty fun Sunday afternoon activity. Today though, I was going to check out all the awesome Vancouver street art around here. At the corner of Main Street and East 7th Avenue is this quote on the side of a building.

From there I carried on walking West off Main Street and found some of the most incredible murals. I walked around and around, into alleyways, down side streets, through parking lots. Weaving in and out of the streets until I came out on East 2nd Avenue around Ontario Street. If you walk up and down Ontario Street and Quebec Street and keep checking out the avenues and alleys, you’ll see all the amazing pieces that I saw. Here are some of the best ones.

If you need a break between all the walking around you can hit up one of the cute local coffee shops, or the breweries. Electric Bicycle is a really fun one to check out, and when you get to East 2nd Avenue there’s the Brewhall which has some amazing beers on tap.

The best Vancouver street art

I can’t say that there isn’t more awesome street art in a different part of Vancouver. But this has always been my favorite area. Mix in some cute coffee shops, nice little vintage stores, and plenty of craft breweries. That’s a recipe for a good day in Vancouver. Vancouver is known for being an expensive city. Our attractions cost a lot of money, hotels aren’t too cheap. But this is a free activity you can do in Vancouver that will keep you busy most of the day if you wanted it to.

Want to find art in other cities? Here’s my guide to finding street art in Camden Town, London

I’m always on the lookout for street art wherever I go. If you visit Vancouver, then takes notes on some of these places, and check them out yourself. I’m sure over time some of them will disappear and be replaced by others, although hopefully not too soon. I believe they are having another mural festival soon so there will likely be more Vancouver street art popping up in the city over the next year or two too.

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Hi Emma, It’s Ron…We had drinks at the German Pub when Jeff and you got back from Seattle. Nice write up on the Vancouver street art. Nice tip on East is East. Going to try it when I am back in Van in a few weeks. I walked by it a couple of weeks ago when I was in Kitts but I had finished eating at Banana Leaf (Food Coma) LOL!!!

Thanks Ron, glad you like it. Definitely try East is East if you can

Love this!! I have to admit I was surprised when I first arrived in Vancouver because it felt like the sort of city that should be full of street art, and yet there’s just that one alleyway downtown that’s bright, and that’s it. I was so happy when I discovered Mount Pleasant haha. I think my favourite is that colourful cow and the goats next to it! So awesome. I recognise a few of these, but there’s also a lot I don’t! The “families are meant to be together” one is fantastic.

I loved the cow one too, and the dinosaurs. Looks like this is the area to be in for street art in Vancouver for sure

Wow, I didn’t realize that Vancouver had so much incredible street art! I love finding murals in every city I visit and will definitely add Vancouver to my list of places to visit!

Such beautiful photos!! Wow! I’m sharing this article with a friend too 🙂

Ahhh, I must go back to Vancouver, BC to see many of these murals I missed! But you missed my favorite spot in Vancouver to see street art: Granville Island Public Market! There are a ton of murals throughout, and in the parking garage.

I love Granville Island, I’m there often. They have had some nice art pieces completed over the last year. I think I’ll add them to my Granville Island post to highlight them too, thanks for the reminder

Wow!! These murals are so cool!!

Wow all of this street art is just incredible. I used to see painting on walls as graffiti but now I see it as so much more. Thank you for sharing.

Yay!! This is a great post!

We live on Main Street, so I have been waiting to see what the new murals will be like for this years festival. I feel like it gets better every year. 😀

p.s. I am heading out to East is East tonight! 😉 Although there are a few other places on Main street that I love even more (Yugo, Arbor, Grub, Acorn…) Om nom nom…

I haven’t been back to Vancouver in…a couple decades but there are so many places I want to visit there now that I’m old enough to appreciate it more! 😛 You found a lot of awesome street art! :]!

I love street-art ! Thanks for this article !

Hello Emma ! Great article. I have to say I never went to Canada but I am hearing more and more that Vancouver is a super great city… I’ll have to go myself to check but it seems it is with your post! I think my favorite one is the Lagree West’s one. That’s great when the city has absorbed the street art as part of its identity… In Paris we are very far from that !

Pretty nice post. I stumbled upon your post and wished to say that I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog post. After all I’ll be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again soon!

I absolutely love street art and this is a great post. I’m hoping to be in Vancouver next summer, so will definitely follow this walk 🙂

The blog has so much information regarding the Vancouver street art for this main street self guided tour. I will for sure recommend it to others

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Art at the CAVE, 108 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, seeks artists for its June exhibit, “The Human Race.” Two-dimensional, sculptural and video art up to three minutes long will be considered. The show centers on the human relation to the natural world. Art will be selected by jury. The deadline to submit art is May 14. There is a $15 fee to submit up to three items. Artists will be notified by May 24 and opening reception for the exhibit is 4 to 8 p.m. June 3.

The gallery also invites all artists to take part in August’s exhibit, “Belonging.” Works should seek to answer the question, “What is belonging? What does it feel like to belong or not belong?” Two-dimensional, sculptural and video art will be considered. The deadline to submit art is 9 p.m. July 10. A jury will select art pieces for the show. The gallery will donate its commission on all sales to the YWCA.

For complete details about both these shows and guidelines for submitting art, see artatthecave.com .

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Ken Carson Announces Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver Dates on 2024 World Tour

The Atlanta artist brings 'A Great Chaos' to the road this summer

BY Calum Slingerland Published Apr 22, 2024

Ken Carson has included Canada on a newly announced world tour.

Following a trio of dates supporting Red Hot Chili Peppers , the Atlanta artist will spend the summer trekking throughout North America and Europe behind his 2023 album A Great Chaos .

The run begins July 8 in Orlando, FL, and includes a trio of stops north of the border. Carson's first Canadian date comes at Vancouver's PNE Forum on July 29. From there, he'll move eastward, making stops at Toronto's History on August 12 and Montreal's MTELUS on August 14.

Carson recently shared new single "Overseas," which you can hear in the player below.

Further ticketing information can be found via Ticketmaster. An artist presale for select dates opens April 23 at 10 a.m. local time. Find presale passwords shared by Carson on X below.

Ken Carson 2024 Tour Dates:

07/08 Orlando, FL - Warehouse at CCF 07/09 Miami Beach, FL - The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater 07/10 St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live 07/12 Houston, TX - 713 Music Hall 07/13 Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater 07/14 Dallas, TX - The Factory in Deep Ellum 07/16 Phoenix, AZ - Van Buren 07/19 San Diego, CA - SOMA San Diego 07/20 Los Angeles, CA - Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall 07/23 San Francisco, CA - The Warfield 07/26 Portland, OR - Roseland Theater 07/27 Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo 07/29 Vancouver, BC - PNE Forum 07/31 Salt Lake City, UT - The Union 08/01 Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom 08/03 Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis 08/04 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 08/07 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre 08/08 Columbus, OH - Kemba Live! 08/10 Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre & Ballroom 08/12 Toronto, ON - History 08/14 Montreal, QC - MTELUS 08/16 Boston, MA - Roadrunner 08/18 Washington, D.C. - The Anthem 08/20 New York, NY - Terminal 5 08/24 Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia 08/26 Atlanta, GA - Coca-Cola Rozy 08/29 Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore 08/30 Raleigh, NC - The Ritz 09/15 Manchester, UK - O2 Victoria Warehouse 09/16 Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy 09/17 London, UK - OVO Arena Wembley 09/20 Berlin, DE - Columbiahalle 09/22 Paris, FR - Élysée Montmartre 09/24 Frankfurt, DE - Zoom 09/25 Tilburg, NL - 013 Poppodium 09/27 Brussels, BE - La Madeleine 09/29 Milan, IT - Fabrique 09/30 Zurich, CH - Komplex 457 10/01 Munich, DE - Theaterfabrik 10/03 Cologne, DE - Palladium 10/05 Prague, CZ - Garbe

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Where to buy the now sold out ‘Eras Tour’ tickets for Toronto, Vancouver

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Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" in Melbourne, Australia. Despite leaks, the music artist's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is due Friday, April 19, 2024. Graham Denholm/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

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Taylor Swift is scheduled to hold nine consecutive shows in Canada this year as part of “The Eras Tour.” The tour, initially planned for Toronto and Vancouver from August 20 to December 8, has been extended to include additional cities such as Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and Toronto. This expansion has resulted in the addition of a total of 15 extra concerts to the North American leg of the tour.

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As part of her 2024 North American tour, Taylor will also be performing in Miami, Florida (Hardrock Stadium), and New Orleans, Louisiana (Caesars Superdome), with the tour slated to commence on October 18.

Seats are sold out on Ticketmaster for most Canadian dates, so you’ll want to check out resale sites like StubHub or Vividseats for openings.

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The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. Week of April 29, 2024:

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Luke Bryan clarifies cause of concert fall: 'I don't think it was a cellphone'

Luke Bryan is going viral for his onstage tumble.

The "Country Girl" singer appeared to trip on a fan's cellphone that made its way to the stage floor at the Coast City Country Festival in Vancouver on Saturday.

Bryan, 47, laughed off his fall after landing on his back, videos shared on social media show .

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Holding up the cellphone onstage, the country singer asked the crowd, "Did anybody get that?" Bryan then tossed the phone back to the presumed owner, telling him, "It's OK," before jokingly adding, "My lawyer will be calling."

The country singer then grabbed another fan's phone from the audience that taped his fall and presented the video on the screens.

"There I am, there we go, jumping, jumping, hyping the crowd … There it is," he said as he replayed the moment in real-time.

"Hey, I need some(thing) viral. This is viral," Bryan joked, before telling the fan to caption the video with a hashtag of his song "Love You, Miss You, Mean It."

Luke Bryan says he exaggerated role of cellphone in onstage fall

During a red-carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight Monday, Bryan cleared the air about the culprit behind his recent fall onstage.

"Everybody is reporting (about the) cellphone, but I was kind of hamming that up," Bryan told ET's Denny Directo. "I don't think it was a cellphone. I think it was just slick."

Bryan then joked that he needed to capitalize on the buzz of the incident.

"I need viral moments, you know? I need viral moments!" Bryan said. "My new single is 'Love You, Miss You, Mean It.' Now I've got to get the bumper sticker made — 'I busted my (butt), and this is my new single.' "

Luke Bryan talks 'paying it forward' with younger artists

Bryan, who is in the midst of his Mind of a Country Boy tour, told the Nashville Tennessean earlier this month that "gaining the eyeballs to make people take notice of your artistry" is much more difficult these days.

The struggle to kick off your career and maintain it is why he's enlisted other young country artists to open for him on tour.

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"I'm nurturing where younger artists are at in the infancy of their careers and helping them navigate the anticipation of watching a single go up the charts," Bryan said, reminiscing of when he was an opener for Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw almost 20 years ago.

"Paying it forward is pretty special stuff," the "Crash My Party" singer said. "Diving in there and getting artists ready to hopefully mirror the type of success I've had as classy and savvy artists with integrity is important."

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Bryan added that he "wasn't a naturally gifted performer" and had to be open to flexibility.

"Because of that focus, I've been able to avoid un-inventing and reinventing (my art and brand). I still feel as inspired and relevant to everything happening at all levels of the music industry as I've ever been," he said.

Contributing: Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean ; Edward Segarra, USA TODAY

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