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SUMMARY:LOVE IS LOVE | George Littlechild
DESCRIPTION:Ashdale Gallery presents Love is Love\, an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary multi-decade career and visionary practice of Two-Spirit Plains Cree artist George Littlechild. \nLove is Love offers a powerful window into a lifetime dedicated to reclamation\, storytelling\, and visual resistance. A Sixties Scoop survivor who painstakingly scoured national archives to reclaim his roots. \nThis personal journey fuels his globally celebrated mixed-media practice. Exhibited internationally\, published as an award-winning author\, and recognized with multiple honorary doctorates\, Littlechild stands as an iconic figure at the pinnacle of his practice. \nArtist Statement\nThis exhibition marks a new chapter in my practice—a period of experimentation\, movement\, and renewed freedom. Moving away from relying primarily on acrylics\, I have embraced mixed media\, with crayons becoming an increasingly central element of my process. Crayons bring an immediacy and physicality to the surface that encourages spontaneity\, visible gesture\, and play. \n“I think of this body of work as an act of ‘jumping into a new chapter’ and\, at the same time\, ‘coming into one’s own identity.’ Identity is not fixed—it continues to unfold through experience\, memory\, place\, time\, and change.”\n– GEORGE LITTLECHILD \nRSVP for OCTOBER 17th \nArtist Talk 5pm\nOpening Reception 6-8pm
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/love-is-love-george-littlechild/
LOCATION:Ashdale Gallery\, 175 West 3rd St\, North Vancouver\, V7M 0G5\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Interior Design Show Vancouver 2026
DESCRIPTION:The must-attend event for West Coast design returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre this September. \nIDS Vancouver brings together Canada’s leading architects\, interior designers\, makers\, manufacturers and design enthusiasts for four days of exhibitions\, installations\, keynote talks and networking. Showcasing the latest in architecture\, interiors\, furniture\, lighting and materials\, IDS Vancouver celebrates both local talent and international design innovation. \nHighlights: \nCentral Bar\nDesigned by Synthesis Design in partnership with naturally:wood and Western Forest Products\, the 2026 Central Bar celebrates British Columbia’s forestry industry through a dramatic installation constructed entirely from BC wood. Featuring soaring 12-foot interlocking arches\, the space serves as both a gathering place and an exploration of contemporary mass timber design. \nEntrance Feature\nAward-winning firm STARK returns to IDS Vancouver to design the show’s entrance feature\, Reflection\, which will establish the first spatial experience of the fair and set the tone for the exhibitions beyond. \nLandscape Feature\nLandscape architect Andrew van Egmond of Designing Landscape debuts a new feature installation exploring circularity\, climate adaptability and the relationship between contemporary architecture and the natural environment. \nHow We Work\nReturning for its second year\, How We Work invites leading design firms to reimagine the future workplace through immersive\, conceptual installations. Participating studios include Kasian and Holland Design in partnership with Loop Phone Booths. Built by Reotech Construction. \nKeynotes \nThe 2026 keynote program\, presented by Vicostone\, features leading voices from architecture\, business\, hospitality and design\, including: \n\n\nMichael Sørensen\, Global Market Director\, Henning Larsen \n\n\nMandy Farmer\, Chair\, Hotels Canada and CEO\, Accent Inns Inc. \n\n\nNancy Bendtsen\, Inform Interiors \n\n\nTommy Smythe in conversation with Kelly Deck \n\n\nMay Globus\, live recordings of The Craft podcast \n\n\nJames Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry artist \n\n\nWHEN \n\n\nThursday\, September 24 (IDS Party for trade and consumers) 7pm – 10pm \n\n\nFriday\, September 25 (Trade Day) 9am – 6pm \n\n\nSaturday\, September 26 (Trade and Public Day) 10am – 5pm \n\n\nSunday\, September 27 (Public Day) 10am – 5pm
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/interior-design-show-vancouver-2026/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, V6C 0C3
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:Splash 2026 Art Auction Collection Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Arts Umbrella’s Splash Art Auction returns for its 44th year on October 3\, bringing together art\, culture and philanthropy for one of Canada’s most anticipated charitable art auction events. This fall\, the public is invited to step inside Splash through a free month-long exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery – offering a rare\, up-close opportunity to view the innovative and diverse art collection before it heads to auction. \nFrom September 8 to October 1\, the exhibition will showcase approximately 100 original works generously donated by established and emerging Canadian artists. Visitors who want to bring a piece home can place their bid online (starting September 8)\, with every purchase helping to fund Arts Umbrella’s transformative arts programming for young people. \nArts Umbrella is Canada’s leading not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to arts education for children and youth. Proceeds from Splash support the organization’s multidisciplinary arts education programs\, which serve approximately 20\,000 young people each year through scholarships\, bursaries\, and community programs. Today\, nearly 80% of students access programming at no cost\, thanks to donor funding. \nWhether you are a passionate collector\, art enthusiast\, or seeking a new cultural experience\, the Splash 2026 Art Collection Exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery will showcase works by some of today’s most compelling voices in Canadian art\, including Andrew Dadson\, Landon Mackenzie\, Greg Girard\, Edward Burtynsky\, Jake Kimble\, Sarah Anne Johnston\, Marie Khouri\, Don Yeomans\, Johnny Pootoogook\, and Moses Salihou. \nFree and open to the public for walk-ins. \nGallery Hours:\nMonday – Wednesday\, 9am – 6pm\nThursday – Friday\, 9am – 9pm\nSaturday\, 9am – 5pm\nSunday\, Closed
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/splash-2026-art-auction-collection-exhibition/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Pendulum Gallery\, 885 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6C 3E8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T160000
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SUMMARY:Encore | Art Works 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:For forty years\, Art Works Gallery has been a place where meaningful connections are made through art – between artists and collectors\, creativity and community\, memory and emotion. Since opening our doors in 1986\, we have had the privilege of partnering with remarkable artists and sharing their work with generations of art lovers across Vancouver and beyond. Finding the art that works for you. \nOver the past few months\, we have been celebrating this milestone by revisiting the artists and exhibitions that helped shape the gallery throughout each decade of our journey. Now\, it is time for the Encore. Our 40th anniversary exhibition\, Encore\, brings together new work from more than 20 artists who have been part of the Art Works Gallery story across four decades. \nLike the unforgettable final performance that leaves audiences wanting more\, this exhibition celebrates the artwork that stays with you long after you leave the gallery -the pieces you think about for years\, return to again and again\, and carry with you in unexpected moments.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/encore-art-works-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:1536 Venables Street\, 1536 Venables Street\, Vancouver\, V5L 2G9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260508T203924Z
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SUMMARY:The Show | Emily Carr University Grad Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Attend The Show\, our annual exhibition featuring more than 400 new works from graduating artists\, designers and creative thinkers from the class of 2026! \nJoin us in celebrating the first class of ECU’s second century at The Show 2026. Graduates across Fine Arts\, Media Arts and Design are coming together for the first time to present the culmination of their years of experimentation\, innovation and hard work. \nOpening Night is Wednesday\, May 13 from 5–10pm. Be among the first to experience the work\, RSVP through the link to secure your spot. \nFrom physical installations to digital media\, The Show is an opportunity to get the first look at the next generation of artists and designers who will shape the future of creative practice. \nAcross 420 final works\, visitors get an up-close look at the breadth and ambition of emerging creative practice across ECU’s many disciplines. As one of Vancouver’s largest art exhibitions\, we invite you to come explore and enjoy\, free of charge.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-show-emily-carr-university-grad-exhibition-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Emily Carr University\, 520 East 1st Ave\, Vancouver\, V5T 0H2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T153000
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SUMMARY:Family Discovery: Roger Lee’s Teapot Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Roger Lee’s Yixing teapots and discover the shapes\, symbolism\, and artistry within his remarkable collection. Join a short\, family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and discover the beauty and cultural significance behind these exquisite teapots. \nPair your teapot tour with a special craft and tea session. Drop in to create a teapot-inspired greeting card—just in time for Mother’s Day\, while enjoying Chinese tea. Design a Yixing teapot pop-up card for your mother\, 婆婆\, 嫲嫲\, or another cherished mother figure\, complete with a Polaroid self-portrait! \nDon’t miss this final opportunity to experience both Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and Montréal Chinois: The Lost Decades / Les décennies perdues: Photography 1945–1960s before the exhibitions’ last day on Sunday\, May 10th. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 \nLocation: Chinese Canadian Museum (51 E Pender St.) \nTime & Schedule:\n11 A.M. to 3 P.M. – drop-in crafts\n12:30 P.M. – kid-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee\n1 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (English)\n3 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (Mandarin) \nCost: Museum admission required. Activity is free.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/family-discovery-roger-lees-teapot-crafts/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20251202T212725Z
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SUMMARY:The Polygon Gallery: Lee Miller: A Photographer at Work (1932–1945)
DESCRIPTION:The Polygon Gallery presents the West Coast premiere of Lee Miller: A Photographer at Work (1932–1945) from Nov. 7\, 2025–Feb. 1\, 2026. This survey exhibition showcases more than 100 images taken during the renowned American photographer’s most intense and productive period: from her time as a highly sought-after studio portraitist\, to a commercial photographer for cosmetics\, then her time as the World War II correspondent for the British edition of Vogue. The collection of images reveal the behind-the-scenes dynamics of an artist managing a photography career amid the myriad challenges facing professional women at the time. Though Miller was previously best known for her collaboration with Man Ray and her close ties to the 1920s Surrealist movement\, the exhibition offers a richly layered\, complex portrait of this important artist and celebrated photojournalist. Lee Miller: A Photographer at Work (1932–1945) was organised in collaboration with the Lee Miller Archives (England)\, and was previously presented during Les Rencontres d’Arles (France) and at The Image Centre (Toronto). \nContent note: The exhibition features war photography\, including images Miller took of the liberation of the Dachau and Buchenwald concentration camps. \nAdmission to The Polygon Gallery is by donation\, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-polygon-gallery-lee-miller-a-photographer-at-work-1932-1945/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:The Polygon Gallery\, 101 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Polygon Gallery":MAILTO:angelina@ninepointagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20251113T011718Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design Presentation Ceremony and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design. Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring the award presentation and two short films that showcase each recipient’s creative accomplishments and impact on BC’s design landscape.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/2025-sam-carter-award-in-applied-art-design-presentation-ceremony-and-reception/
LOCATION:Roundhouse Community Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, BC V6Z 2W3\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T180000
DTSTAMP:20250904T070535Z
CREATED:20250903T202210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T070535Z
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SUMMARY:Splash 2025 Art Collection Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:From September 8 to October 2\, the Pendulum Gallery will showcase the Splash 2025 Art Collection\, featuring 92 captivating pieces of artwork donated by acclaimed and emerging Canadian and international artists. \nThis rare public preview is an invitation to connect with the bold\, thought-provoking creativity that defines Splash – an impactful expression of how art can inspire and uplift communities. At the same time\, art lovers and supporters can start placing bids on the Splash 2025 Art Collection online at splashartauction.com\, ahead of the live event. \nThe Pendulum Gallery is open Monday to Wednesday\, 9am – 6pm; Thursday to Friday 9am to 9pm; and Saturdays 9am to 5pm; walk-ins are welcome. \nPhoto credit: Jamie-Lee Fuoco
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/splash-2025-art-collection-exhibition/
LOCATION:Pendulum Gallery\, 885 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6C 3E8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250928T170000
DTSTAMP:20250526T035054Z
CREATED:20250526T035054Z
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SUMMARY:The Polygon Gallery: Star Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:The Polygon Gallery presents Star Witnesses\, a group exhibition by Monika Szewczyk that assembles works by a constellation of renowned artists whose insightful observations of the cosmos bring new understandings of exploratory and migratory movements on Planet Earth. The title gestures toward each artist’s precise vision\, honed at the technical limits of photography\, and hints at how their work can turn viewers into powerful witnesses in turn. The found and newly produced images take inspiration from the skies while giving substance to vital\, human histories: one woman’s survival in an internment camp; one man’s narrow escape from a white mob; underexposed connections between a war in the Middle East and peace in a mid-sized German town; an artist’s moment of grace on top a moonlit mountain\, far from home. Each work offers the image of the cosmos as material evidence for a distinctive perspective\, worldview\, or imaginary — together\, they attest to the fact that there is no universal way of gazing at the universe. The exhibition features Daniel Boyd\, Vija Celmins\, David Horvitz\, Bouchra Khalili\, Judy Radul\, Thomas Ruff\, Urban Subjects (Sabine Bitter\, Jeff Derksen\, and Helmut Weber)\, Carrie Mae Weems\, and Paul Wong. \nAdmission to The Polygon Gallery is by donation\, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-polygon-gallery-star-witnesses/
LOCATION:The Polygon Gallery\, 101 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Polygon Gallery":MAILTO:angelina@ninepointagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250129T204843Z
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SUMMARY:The Polygon Gallery: Tranquility of Communion
DESCRIPTION:The Polygon Gallery presents Tranquility of Communion\, a landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work\, running from Feb. 28 to May 25\, 2025. This Canadian premiere brings together Fani-Kayode’s celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. Fani-Kayode’s images treat same-sex\, multiracial love with a spiritual intensity\, employing symbolic language to explore themes of identity\, sexuality\, and race. Born into a prominent Nigerian family that emigrated to London in the 1960s in search of political refuge\, Fani-Kayode channeled his multifaceted identity and outsider status into a bold photographic practice that made him a prominent figure in the Black British art scene. His work left an enduring influence on contemporary art despite a career that was tragically cut short by his death in 1989\, at the age of 34. \nAdmission to The Polygon Gallery is by donation\, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-polygon-gallery-tranquility-of-communion/
LOCATION:The Polygon Gallery\, 101 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Polygon Gallery":MAILTO:angelina@ninepointagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T150000
DTSTAMP:20240903T192055Z
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SUMMARY:FutureCraft: AI Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A part of Signals Creative Technology Expo\, FutureCraft is a two-day symposium that will explore the distinctions between disruptive technologies and innovation\, focusing on empowering human creativity rather than replacing it. \nAt FutureCraft\, artists\, creative technologists\, producers\, film directors\, and academics will engage in dynamic dialogues about the future of creativity and AI. By connecting diverse thinkers in radical conversations\, we aim to imagine and co-create new futures while providing in-depth learning and exploration of new AI tools. \nSignals is presented by DigiBC and VIFF.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/futurecraft-ai-symposium/
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ORGANIZER;CN="DigiBC":MAILTO:signals@digibc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20240903T192026Z
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SUMMARY:Signals Exhibition at VIFF
DESCRIPTION:Signals Creative Technology Expo 2024\, presented by DigiBC and VIFF\, will highlight innovative storytelling in video games\, XR\, virtual production\, and AI. Running from September 27th to October 6th\, it explores themes tied to the global socio-political climate\, celebrating Canadian and Indigenous cultural and technological advancements. \nSome highly anticipated exhibits for 2024 include:\n“k̓aʕntəm iʔ st̓xałq – prayer for huckleberry” a work by Syilx Nation artist and filmmaker Tracey Kim Bonneau. This interactive & immersive video installation allows visitors to virtually pick huckleberries\, interacting to learn nsyilxcən words. \nYourself As Point Of Reflection by Trevor Twells\, a meditation on identity\, race\, confrontation and transformation\, where audiences engage in delayed video conversation with themselves. \nProtopica by Will Selviz and Manuel Sainsily\, an interactive adventure that begins by putting on an EEG headset and immersing yourself in a world of pulsating brain wave visualizations. This mesmerizing display seamlessly transitions into an interactive movie experience that explores each person’s unique understanding of “home”.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/signals-exhibition-at-viff/
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ORGANIZER;CN="DigiBC":MAILTO:signals@digibc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240118T170000
DTSTAMP:20240116T045934Z
CREATED:20240116T045934Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception of Exhibition: Symbiotic Reconciliation – Art by Wenli Yang & Roy Hoh
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition has been extended to January 18th\, 2024. Please join us at the closing reception of this exhibition and meet the artists once again on January 18th between 2-5pm! \nAt the Lipont Gallery\, we are proud to introduce the visionary works of the Vancouver and Richmond-based artist duo\, Wenli Yang and Roy Hoh (a.k.a Shengqiang He). Their upcoming exhibition\, Symbiotic Reconciliation\, explores the intricate interplay between humanity\, space\, and nature through a diverse array of mediums—including paintings\, installations\, lens-based works\, and collages. This new body of work\, now revealed for the first time\, showcases their exceptional design prowess and conceptual depth. \nVancouver\, a city repeatedly lauded for its unparalleled quality of living\, offers a dynamic fusion of lush natural landscapes and urban sophistication—a testament to its reputation as a place that both enriches and sustains. However\, the once-celebrated provincial motto\, ‘British Columbia – The Best Place on Earth\,’ has been subtly retired\, hinting a shift in values. This transformation\, accelerated by the pandemic’s profound impact on our understanding of life quality\, resilience\, and environmental consciousness\, serves as a poignant backdrop for Yang and Hoh’s artistic inquiry. \nDrawing inspiration from Vancouver’s storied neighbourhoods\, the ubiquitous real estate developments\, and the region’s verdant flora\, Yang and Hoh’s artistry captures the evolving narrative of the city. Their work transcends mere aesthetic appeal\, delving deep into the essence of our coexistence with the urban and natural worlds. It is a synthesis of thoughtful interpretation and visual allure\, challenging the boundaries of time through the meticulous handcrafting of art and the transformative chemistry of materials. \nThe innovative imaging techniques employed by Yang and Hoh culminate in a unique visual language\, one that we believe will captivate and engage our audiences. Symbiotic Reconciliation is an invitation to rediscover and reassess the delicate balance between urban development and natural harmony. Through this exhibition\, we aspire to ignite a conversation on the profound and complex connections that define our existence within the urban tapestry and its environmental counterpart. \nExhibition opens M – F 10am-5pm\, Tue until 8pm. \nFree reserved parking.\nTransit: Aberdeen Station
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/closing-reception-of-exhibition-symbiotic-reconciliation-art-by-wenli-yang-roy-hoh/
LOCATION:Lipont Gallery\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, V6x 2C3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lipont Gallery":MAILTO:art@lipont.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T180000
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SUMMARY:ConnecTra Society's Abilities Expo: Adventure Awaits!
DESCRIPTION:ConnecTra Society’s flagship event\, the Abilities Expo\, brings together exhibitors\, vendors\, resources\, guest speakers\, and more to enrich the well-being and connectedness of the disability community. \nDate: May 18\, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nLocation: Roundhouse Community Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, BC \nCome connect and create adventures with your community on this day for disability-focused exhibitors\, vendors\, speakers\, and so much more! Whether you’re looking for adaptive activities to join this summer (perhaps with ASABC\, BCMOS\, or DIGA)\, resources to help with all aspects of living life to the fullest with a disability\, or inclusive travel opportunities – there’s something for everyone. \n30+ Exhibitors and vendors from in and around the Lower Mainland.\nDisability resources & adaptive activities.\nGuest speakers*\nHands-on activities\nCatered lunch\nand more!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/connectra-societys-abilities-expo-adventure-awaits/
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