International Women’s Day
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Celebrating the essence of creativity and determination, on this International Women's Day, we spotlight Cori Savard, a distinguished figure in the world of West Coast Indigenous art.
Born in Masset, Haida Gwaii
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Gwaai Edenshaw – Curator’s Choice Winter 2024
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In the heart of the Ts’aalth clan, Gwaai (Hluugiitgaa) was born in 1977, inheriting a legacy steeped in the rhythmic cadence of carving tools. His parents, Jenny Nelson and
Pacific Pathways: A Canvas of Connection
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In recent years, there’s been a growing emphasis amongst Indigenous artists on global cultural exchange and collaboration. As such, the gallery welcomed a recent visit from the Honourable Leeanne Enoch, Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal
Fall 2023 Curator’s Choice | Salish Weave Design
blog"My inspiration comes from wherever. It follows me wherever I go." - Jody Sparrow
Canadian Truth & Reconciliation Day | A Sacred Journey of Healing
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On September 30th, we gather as one heart to recognize and pay tribute to the significance of Canadian Truth & Reconciliation Day.
Within the Coastal Peoples Gallery family, we carry a glimmer of hope as reflection inspires a path toward harmonious
Indigenous Peoples Day | The Ways We Are Woven
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Singing in the tall grass, Frog hides as Raven perches upon a branch, searching for lunch. Beneath Ravens’ wits and talons, Spruce listens quietly. Spruce spreads their branches in
Adonis David – Curator’s Choice Spring 2023
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As cherry blossoms decorate the trees and winter becomes a faint memory on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, a new season ushers in a wave of excitement and fresh
International Women’s Day
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Today we honour and appreciate women around the world. For time immemorial, women have held together our existence through their multifaceted and collective brilliance. On this particular day of
Margaret August – Curator’s Choice Winter 2023
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ART AS IDENTITY
As you stand before any work of art, the voice and identity of the artist embrace your senses with open arms. Art and identity are intertwined in
Douglas David – Curator’s Choice Spring 2021
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Doug David's love for creating art has been primarily inspired by his ancestral spirits and, from the beginning, this has consumed his life.
Since Doug is a descendant of Nuu-Chah-Nulth,
Virtual Author Talk with Vickie Jensen
blogMeet author Vickie Jensen virtually for an engaging and entertaining talk with a Q&A on her book Totem Pole Carving: Norman Tait, Bringing a Log to Life.
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In Memoriam – Bill McLennan, UBC Museum of Anthropology
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We are very much saddened by the recent loss of Bill McLennan, Curator Emeritus of UBC’s Museum of Anthropology.
Born in Vancouver, William (Bill) McLennan received his Arts
In Memoriam – Gerry Marks
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Accomplished Haida artist Gerry Marks passed away recently on March 27th at the age of 70 due to a heart attack. He was inspirational to many contemporary artists such
Henry Green – Curator’s Choice Winter 2020
Curator's ChoiceAs a recent recipient of the Fulmer Award in First Nations art from the BC Achievement Foundation, Henry Green has achieved a lifetime of recognition for his contribution to
Robert Davidson RCA – Curator’s Choice Fall 2019
Curator's ChoiceMultiple award-winning artist Robert Davidson, now starring in the film doc 'Haida Modern' at the VIFF (Vancouver International Film Festival) as of October 1st, is one of Canada's most
Crafted in the City: Trace Yeomans
blogJoin us for an engaging conversation with Haida/Ukrainian artist Trace Yeomans.
Trace will discuss how she works in fabric applique and other materials in her art, her inspiration and technique