Arc.hive Artist Run Centre operates as an arts co-lab supporting the emergence and development of inclusive, collaborative practices in contemporary arts. This includes visual, performative, writing, video, and sound-based work. The centre first opened in January 2017 with eight studios and a small gallery...

Arts Assembly is a not-for-profit, community-centric arts organization that emphasizes artistic collaboration. The organization is committed to working with social practice and research-based interdisciplinary artists who are expanding the notion of what art can be and do. Arts Assembly works within an anti-oppression framework and mandates that no fewer than...

The Arts Factory is a mixed-use arts facility located in a transformed warehouse at 281 Industrial Avenue. This cultural hub includes 21,000 square feet of workshops, studios, offices, and common spaces. A unique partnership with the City of Vancouver allows the organization to offer affordable spaces to the local arts...

The Bateman Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to educating the public on the importance of human–nature connection. Founded by renowned artist and naturalist Robert Bateman, the foundation uses art as a tool to understand the environment and unlock creativity. Through public programs, community collaborations, and exhibitions at the Bateman...

Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is a leading public art gallery located 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 has been the only public art gallery in Canada dedicated to...

The Cowichan Valley Arts Council infuses art and culture into the lives and aspirations of its community. As a not-for-profit community art gallery and studio, the council showcases established artists and welcomes new talent into its space. From world-class exhibitions to workshops, meetings, and guest speakers, there is something for...

The Dal Schindell Gallery enriches the life of Regent College through the celebration of creativity and excellence in the visual arts. The gallery promotes theological education and learning through arts engagement, stimulating thought and reflection on the beauty and complexity of the world and on fundamental questions of meaning and...

The Enderby and District Arts Council’s mandate is to initiate, encourage, and support the development of artistic projects and activities in Enderby and the surrounding district. The council provides opportunities for the community to be educated about and engaged in the work of artists, while also supporting artists by offering space...

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Fazakas Gallery promotes a diverse selection of contemporary art with a special emphasis on works by established and emerging Indigenous artists. As both a commercial gallery and exhibition space, the gallery presents a vibrant contemporary program that enhances, enriches, and broadens visibility...

Gallery Gachet’s mission is to support and advance artists who experience mental illness, disability, or poverty, creating a space where people who have faced marginalization feel fully supported in their pursuit of a creative life and career. Basis of Unity • We support the artistic and professional development of our...

Griffin Art Projects is a non-profit visual arts organization with a mandate to advance public appreciation of the arts through a vibrant program of exhibitions, public presentations, residencies, curatorial outreach, and performance art events. Griffin provides a unique forum for professional artists to present their work and is committed to...

Incorporated in 1975, Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver has a mandate, as outlined in its statutes and bylaws, to: • organize French-language performances and exhibitions featuring Francophone and Francophile artists to encourage artistic appreciation among Vancouver residents • promote education by offering French-language programs and services including a...

Established in 2017, Lipont Gallery is dedicated to presenting contemporary art by Vancouver-based artists working across diverse mediums. The gallery aims to increase the community’s enjoyment and understanding of art through its programming. Its direction is grounded in supporting and highlighting local talent by providing artists with the resources and...

Metchosin ArtPod is an artist-run collective and gallery located in the rural village of Metchosin on Greater Victoria’s West Shore. The collective supports local visual artists by offering opportunities to learn, create, exhibit, and sell original work. It also promotes community wellbeing by providing a welcoming venue for the public...

Mónica Reyes Gallery (MRG) has supported the growth and development of emerging and mid-career artists since opening its Strathcona location in 2013. The gallery serves both local and international art communities and promotes artist-driven initiatives that shape the cultural and creative economies. Located in one of Vancouver’s most active arts...

Pacific Arts Market supports Vancouver’s creative community by providing a relaxed, inclusive environment where artists can create, sell, and connect with other art lovers. The organisation offers accessible display opportunities and fosters a sense of belonging among local and regional artists working across diverse mediums...

Ptarmigan Arts supports creativity across the Southern Gulf Islands by offering artistic opportunities to emerging and established artists, community members of all ages and abilities, and visitors. Through exhibitions, workshops, and community programming, the organisation nurtures arts engagement on Pender Island and beyond…

The Summerland Art Gallery supports and promotes emerging artists, presents high-calibre original work across diverse mediums, and offers educational opportunities that expand public engagement with the visual arts. Its mission centres on broadening understanding, encouraging new perspectives, and strengthening the cultural life of the community…

One of the premier boutique art galleries in the Pacific Northwest, The Avenue Gallery has showcased contemporary Canadian fine art since 2002. Located in Victoria, BC, the gallery presents rotating exhibitions and exceptional collections from painters, sculptors, glass artists, and jewellery artists. Its programming appeals to both new art appreciators and established collectors…

The James Black Gallery is a queer-led arts and culture hub dedicated to supporting emerging artists in Vancouver. The gallery provides studio and exhibition space, fosters experimental multidisciplinary practices, and remains responsive to the evolving needs of its community. Its programming centres community engagement, early-career support, and inclusive arts development…