Meet the Artist! Maynard Johnny Jr.
blogUp close and personal...
Join us for an entertaining afternoon to engage with artist Maynard Johnny Jr. (Kwakwaka'wakw/Coast Salish) while he creates one of his latest new works on April
Christian White – Curator’s Choice Spring 2019
Curator's ChoiceAward-winning and internationally-renowned, Christian White is considered the leading Argillite carver on the westcoast. Highly influential to other artists, he is respected for his efforts in establishing an apprenticeship
Resilience: through laughter Exhibition Opening
blogThis past Saturday, Coastal Peoples Gallery and invited guests were witness to the launch of Corrine Hunt's latest collection of innovative and progressive designs in jewelry and mixed media.
Corrine's
International Women’s Day – March 8th
blogToday, on March 8th, International Women’s Day is being celebrated and we’re honouring Kwakwaka’wakw / Tlingit artist Corrine Hunt. Her solo exhibition Resilience: through laughter opens on Saturday, March
Caring About Community – Christmas 2018
blogWhile guests enjoyed our Holiday Celebration event on December 1st, their charitable donations went to one of our favourite organizations - the DEWC (Downtown Eastside Women's Centre) - and
Lyle Wilson – Curator’s Choice Winter 2019
Curator's ChoiceLyle Wilson recently gave an artist talk at the gallery and he discussed how he has been incorporating all that he's learned over the years into his collection -
Kevin Cranmer – Curator’s Choice Fall 2018
Curator's Choice"My first experience seeing Kwakwaka'wakw art...was with my dad. As a five year old...I recognized the power that these masks and sculptures possessed. This initial experience was first
Caring About Community: Update
NewsIn an ongoing effort to provide community support, Coastal Peoples recently presented Celine Chuang at the DEWC (Downtown Eastside Women's Centre) with a cheque representing a portion of sales
Don Yeomans – Curator’s Choice Summer 2018
Curator's Choice"Culture has to expand...Culture is inclusive; it is not trapped in one period of history that was your glory days."
Born in Prince Rupert, Don has dual ancestry with a
Ben Davidson – Curator’s Choice Spring 2018
Curator's ChoiceAs an award-winning artist and son of famed Haida master Robert Davidson, Ben has carved out a significant career of his own.
While a featured artist in our most recent
Corrine Hunt – Curator’s Choice Winter 2018
Curator's ChoiceCorrine Hunt's dual background as Kwakwaka'wakw and Tlingit creates a dynamic intertwine between her profoundly personal design ethic and a deep connection to her family's lineage.
With a rich family
Dorothy Grant Pop-Up Shop
EventOn Saturday, December 16, 2017, a special guest appearance by Haida fashion guru Dorothy Grant will take place at her 'Pop-Up' shop hosted by Coastal Peoples Gallery in Gastown.
Be
Haida Masterworks III Exhibition Opening
blogLast Saturday afternoon, Coastal Peoples Gallery celebrated the opening of another successful Haida Masterworks series exhibition!
The Haida Masterworks III collection enraptured guests while Christian White entertained with his ceremonial
Caring about Community
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For the last few years, Coastal Peoples Gallery has supported the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre with donations. We care about our local community and ask you to join us this
Celebrating Nunavut Day!
blogTwenty years ago on July 9th, Canada’s Parliament passed the Nunavut Act which set the stage for the creation of the Nunavut Territory that formally came into being on
Explore Canada’s rich cultural heritage!
blogOn July 1st, we celebrate Canada as a nation and its natural beauty surrounded by vast oceans and mountains from coast to coast to coast.
Historically the name “Canada” is
Grand Opening at Coastal Peoples Gallery
blogWe are delighted to say that the Grand Opening of Coastal Peoples Gallery was a hit!
A special thank you to everyone who came out to support us. We could
Aboriginal Day June 21st
blogA cause to celebrate at Coastal Peoples Gallery!
Today is National Aboriginal Day, Summer Solstice and the longest day of the year.
While indigenous peoples across Canada gather together in celebration