SPRING EXHIBITIONS
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap,
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap from January 20, 2024 – January 19, 2025. The exhibition is an exploration of the life and legacy of Clutesi, whose actions have left an indelible mark on the preservation and celebration of the Nuu-chah-nulth community’s cultural traditions and customs. Featuring an extensive collection of Clutesi’s artworks, the exhibition further honours his legacy through striking displays of archival photographs and news clippings of his varied achievements, a documentary film about his long-lasting impact, and a curated selection of artworks from contemporary Nuu-chah-nulth artists and scholars, inspired by Clutesi’s activism and scholarship. The name of the exhibition, written in the Tseshaht language, honours Clutesi’s many celebrated traits: ḥašaḥʔap (keep, protective) / ʔaapḥii (generous) / ʕac̓ik (talented) / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ (strong willed) / ʔiiḥmisʔap (treasure). A series of ancillary events will support the exhibition, including an opening celebration on Saturday, January 20, 2024, an artist panel discussion, workshops, a curatorial tour, and a book club event. For admission information and a full list of events and registration details, visit: billreidgallery.ca
(Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby Street, Jan. 20 - Jan. 19, 2025)
MOA presents To Be Seen, To Be Heard: First Nations in Public Spaces, 1900–1965
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopens its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5pm, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its Great Hall, coupled with updated interpretations and new displays of Northwest Coast Indigenous art. As part of the reopening, MOA will present the world premiere exhibition of To Be Seen, To Be Heard: First Nations in Public Spaces, 1900–1965, on display until March 30, 2025, in the Museum’s Audain Gallery. The immersive, multi-media exhibition explores the diverse ways that First Nations people in BC represented themselves as Indigenous in urban public spaces, during the period of potlatch prohibition and other forms of erasure in Canada. Looking back through rich archival material reveals the diverse ways that First Nations worked to be seen and heard striving to have their rights recognized—rights to their lands, their laws and their future. For admission details and exhibition information, visit: moa.ubc.ca
(Museum of Anthropology, Jun. 13 - Mar. 30, 2025)
Formline : Calligraphy, The Creative Synergy of Bill Reid and Bob Reid
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere of Formline : Calligraphy, The Creative Synergy of Bill Reid and Bob Reid from September 18, 2024 – January 26, 2025. Guest curated by Dr. Martine Reid, the exhibition explores the creative relationship between Haida artist Bill Reid and famed printmaker, calligrapher, and close friend Robert (Bob) Reid. Featuring two-and-three-dimensional works from both artists, the exhibition focuses on their collaborative works, as well as Bill Reid’s writing and other archival materials. Formline : Calligraphy reveals an exciting spirit of experimentation and playfulness, as well as a mutual commitment to excellence, highlighting the artists’ ongoing influence on artists today. Admission information and exhibition details at: billreidgallery.ca
(Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver, Sep. 18 - Jan. 26, 2025)
Future Worldings
Curated by Lisa Baldissera, Usha Seejarim and Karen Tam, Future Worldings brings Canadian artists Nura Ali (based in Calgary, on the lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina, Îyâxe Nakoda Nations and Métis Nation Region 3), Sun Forest and Xwalacktun (both residing on the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm [Musqueam], Skwxwú7mesh [Squamish] and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh [Tsleil-Waututh] Nations) together with Johannesburg-based South African artists Pebofatso Mokoena, Lebogang Mogul Mabusela and Wezile Harmans to consider approaches of collective and collaborative “worldmaking.” The project concerns itself with how it may be possible to “world” collectively while retaining the specificities of site, body, history, access and cultural understandings.
(Griffin Art Projects, 1174 Welch St, North Vancouver, Sep. 28 - Dec. 15)
It's About Time
Looking at time as a construct of both measurement & perception, the BOLDERartists collective present dynamic artwork open to interpretation. Using painting, mixed media & photography, the artists present work that is both cognizant & yet insightful into the many ways humanity has simultaneously measured time & dealt with the passing of time on a personal level. BOLDERartists is a collective of five mature artists - Axel Breutigam, Melenie Fleischer, Annette Nieukerk, Joyce Ozier &Richard Wilson - responding intuitively to the passing of their own years & how that has affected their relationship to the world & creative output. As varied as the work is, they are all looking at the concept of time through the lens of their years, deeply conscious of both the passing & the preciousness of what was, what is, & what will come.
(Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver, Nov. 27 - Dec. 21)
7 Reasons Why: Nathaniel Dorsky and Jerome Hiler
The Cinematheque is excited to offer a rare opportunity to see these 16mm films by Dorsky and Hiler, which will be projected, as intended, at the silent speed of 18 frames per second.
(The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St. Suite 200, Dec. 9 - 16)
Ozu 121
“Ozu 121” invites you to experience Ozu anew. This series takes its curatorial cues from Hasumi Shiguéhiko’s newly translated book and a string of high-profile restorations—both of which focus on the auteur’s postwar period.
(The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St. Suite 200, Dec. 12 - Jan. 6)
Essential Big Screen 2024
To anyone who enjoyed a movie at The Cinematheque in 2024, thank you for supporting us and the work we do. Happy holidays and even happier film viewing.
(The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St. Suite 200, Dec. 19 - Jan. 5)
OTHER EVENTS
MOA presents the Western Canadian premiere of in Pursuit of Venus [infected]
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopens its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5pm, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its Great Hall, coupled with updated interpretations and new displays of Northwest Coast Indigenous art. As part of the reopening, MOA will present the Western Canadian premiere of the exhibition in Pursuit of Venus [infected], on display until January 5, 2025, in the Museum’s O’Brian Gallery. Created by famed Māori artist Lisa Reihana, a digitally animated interpretation of the French Neoclassical scenic wallpaper Les Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique—which portrays harmonious encounters between Europeans and Polynesians amidst a Tahitian landscape—depicts a decidedly darker narrative, exposing the oppressive and often violent exchanges absent from the utopian colonial portrayal. This provocative work, which has been presented in museums and galleries worldwide, seeks to disrupt notions of beauty, authenticity, history and myth. For admission details and exhibition information, visit: moa.ubc.ca
(Museum of Anthropology, Jun. 13 - Jan. 5, 2025)
Gifted Holiday Artisan Market
This holiday season discover exquisite one-of-a-kind wares from local artisans & makers in a curated Holiday Artisan Market at the Silk Purse!
Discover unique, finely handcrafted gifts & items created by over 40 local artisans including jewelry, pottery, decor, apparel, cards, seasonal & more! Find that perfect gift while supporting local artisans.
Night Market Thurs. Nov. 14 from 4 - 7 pm. Enjoy an evening of shopping with some delicious holiday treats. WVCAC Members get 10% off!
Presented by West Vancouver Community Arts Council.
(Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver, Nov. 13 - 24)
Anonymous Art Show FUNdraiser
This group exhibition and important North Van Arts fundraising event includes both emerging and established artists. All artwork will be available to view and purchase online, reaching a wide audience, while the exhibition will be installed at CityScape Community ArtSpace, with in-person preview and exhibition viewing. All purchases will be exclusively online.
The magic of this show is that each artist remains anonymous until after their work has sold. Participating artists are required to sign only the back of the canvas to keep their identity unknown. Once a painting is purchased, it is removed from the wall and replaced with a sold tag, revealing the artist’s name.
The Anonymous Art Show is an important fundraiser for North Van Arts, and we encourage you to take part and join in the fun!
Artwork Sneak Preview in-Gallery Event: Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 12pm-4pm
(335 Lonsdale Avenue, Nov. 28 - Dec. 15)
Intergenerational Sharing Project Talk: Jackson Chien
Meet the Senior in Residence for our Intergenerational Sharing Project, Jackson Chien, at this evening bilingual artist talk presented in English and Mandarin.
For more than 30 years Jackson Chien worked as an artist & art educator in Taiwan before immigrating to Canada in the mid 2000s. His work is celebrated in Asia but like many immigrant elders, he had to give up his success when he moved to Canada. Join us as Chien shares his craft, life experiences, and travels. His talk also integrates traditional Chinese heritage and martial art concepts with art education.
Chien’s work encompasses a wide range of media, including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, ceramics, traditional printmaking, and mixed media. They reflect his deep exploration of Eastern philosophy and right-brain/spatial thinking, which he integrates into his interdisciplinary practice.
Drinks and snacks provided.
Free. Registration Required.
Our Intergenerational Sharing Project is made possible by the New Horizons for Seniors Program which grants funding for projects that make a different in the lives of seniors and their communities. Jackson Chien is currently working on an ongoing intergenerational art project and we are excited to be working with him to pass along his heritage art techniques and stories to a new generation.
(Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, Nov. 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m)
Intergenerational Sharing Project Open Studio: Jackson Chien
Stop by the museum between 3pm-6pm to visit Jackson Chien, the Senior in Residence for our Intergenerational Sharing Project. View his work which integrates Chinese heritage with visual art education, learn about his traditional techniques, and have a chat.
Chien’s work encompasses a wide range of media, including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, ceramics, traditional printmaking, and mixed media. His works reflect his deep exploration of Eastern philosophy and right-brain/spatial thinking, which he integrates into his interdisciplinary practice. His watercolor piece House (「屋」) earned third place in Taiwan’s 7th National Fine Art Exhibition (全國美展) in 1974 and was collected by the National Art Education Hall (國立台灣藝術教育館). In 1979, his work The Lane with Sunshine (「陽光小徑」) won first place at the Taipei Teacher’s Fine Art Exhibition (台北市教師美展), and his printmaking Many Houses (「多房子」) received a Bronze Medal at Japan's International New Printmaking Exhibition (日本國際新孔版畫展) in 1993.
Free. No Registration Required.
Our Intergenerational Sharing Project is made possible by the New Horizons for Seniors Program which grants funding for projects that make a different in the lives of seniors and their communities. Jackson Chien is currently working on an ongoing intergenerational art project and we are excited to be working with him to pass along his heritage art techniques and stories to a new generation.
(Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, Nov. 29, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m)
WORKSHOPS
Textile Arts Workshop: Dyeing, Embroidery, Weaving
In this workshop, we’ll explore how textiles can hold and express personal memories. Each week, you'll engage in a different textile technique, creating pieces that reflect your own experiences and stories.
(Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, Nov. 30)
Date Night: Upcycle Your Own Festive Holiday Sweater with Cyd Eva
Who says Holiday sweaters have to be ugly? Join us for a unique workshop where we flip the script and create stylish, festive sweaters through upcycling and mending to bring worn items of clothing a new life. Participants can design and create beautiful, fashionable sweaters to proudly wear during the holidays. And learn decorative embroidery techniques to embellish your sweater or jacket with beads, sequins and rhinestones.
Participants should bring a base sweater, jumper, or jacket. Second-hand jackets are available for purchase if needed.
(335 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, Dec. 12)
