| TOP 10 ART GALLERIES IN VANCOUVER
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| Located on the Pacific Ocean coastline, Vancouver is a mecca of creativity, from film to music to fine arts. It is often recognized for its abundance of Aboriginal art, both traditional and contemporary, and artworks inspired by the various Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest region. It is the home and hub for artists from all intersections and walks of life, and thus produces a diverse collection of galleries and art boutiques. Although there are so many to choose from, these are our top ten picks of the most acclaimed galleries in Vancouver.
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1. Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-662-4719
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
With its monumental presence, the VAGis a classic must-see for visitors and residents alike. Within its stately architecture and cutting-edge exhibitions, you will find works from leading contemporary artists, as well as collections from revered artists in Canada’s history. The gallery has featured famous works from artists Jeff Wall, Ian Wallace, Stan Douglas, Rodney Graham, Roy Arden and Brian Jungen, while also showcasing the largest collection of Canadian icon Emily Carr. Stationed in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, the VAG is recognized as the capital of creativity and artistic energy.
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One of the main entrances to Vancouver Art Gallery
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2. Coastal Peoples Fine Art Gallery
332 Water Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-684-9222
https://coastalpeoples.com
Since its inception over 20 years ago, Coastal Peoples has become renown for its high-end, museum-quality works which entice newcomers and collectors alike to delve into its legendary art form with strong First Nation roots.. The Gallery’s collection showcases art emerging from First Nations culture and history, and encompasses both the traditional and contemporary, captured by lore and mythicism, while remaining culturally expressive. Patronage through Coastal Peoples Fine Art Gallery supports artists in contributing to their families and communities, as well as the preservation and continuation of West Coast First Nation culture.
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3. Vancouver Contemporary Art Gallery
555 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-681-2700
www.contemporaryartgallery.ca
As the longest standing independent and non-profit public art gallery in Vancouver, CAG is dedicated to research, exhibition education, and documentation of contemporary visual arts and its practices. Every year 10-20 exciting public exhibitions are hosted, and a series of residences is annually provided for Canadian and international artists contributing to the local art scene. To encourage accessibility to art for all, CAG also offers an extensive range of learning and public programs or adults, families and children. In accordance to their fundamental philosophy that art should be accessed, enjoyed, and debated by all, the CAG offers all its programs free of charge, and its admissions are offered by donation.
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4. Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-682-3455
www.billreidgallery.ca/
Named in celebration of acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998), the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast art is a public gallery devoted to contemporary Indigenous Art. In addition to showcasing special exhibitions from contemporary Indigenous West Coast artists, the Bill Reid Gallery also exhibits Reid’s iconic gold and silver jewelry, his monumental sculptures in bronze and stone, and a full-scale totem pole carved by James Hard of Haida Gwaii. An icon in Northwest Coast art, Bill Reid’s legacy continues to inspire emerging artists to infuse Haida art traditions with modern forms of expression. As a core part of Northwest Coast history and art, the Bill Reid Gallery is a must-see for visitors or residents of Vancouver.
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5. Spirit Wrestler Gallery
101-1699 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-669-8813
www.spiritwrestler.com
Founded in 1995, the Spirit Wrestler Gallery is a leading contemporary fine art gallery representing Inuit, Northwest coast and Maori artists. Specializing in exhibitions that showcase contemporary direction in aboriginal art, the Spirit Wrestler Gallery specifically curates and showcases works that explore themes such as cross-cultural communication, the use of new material (such as glass and metal) environmental concerns, modern interpretations of shamanism, and other issues pertaining to the changing world.
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6. Centre A
229 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-683-8326
www.centrea.org
As a seaport city, Vancouver is home to a myriad of cultures and histories. Centre A (or, Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art) focuses on showcasing artworks that contribute in building and understanding the history and dynamic between Asia and Canada within the Northwest.. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown, Centre A’s diverse, engaging and educational pieces explore the presence of Asia within Canadian imagination. A means for broader cultural productivity, immigration, democracy, and cultural evolution are but some of the diverse and prolific topics explored by the artists they curate.
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7. Chali-Rosso Art Gallery
549 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-733-3594
www.chalirosso.com
Established in 2005 on South Granville’s Gallery Row, the Chali-Rosso Art Gallery is a commercial art space featuring graphic works from the most well known Modern Masters. Since its inception, it has quadrupled its gallery size, and has expanded into a new location in the heart of Vancouver. The historical works dsiplayed are all originals, and no reproductions of any kind are sold from the Gallery. Each work is accompanied with meticulous documentation and a certificate guaranteeing authenticity, making the Chal-Rosso Art Gallery a perfect place to shop for deeply invested collectors and appreciators.
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8. Bau-Xi Gallery
3045 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-733-7011
www.bau-xi.com
Established by Paul Huang in 1965, the Bau-Xi Gallery has grown to be one of Vancouver’s revered galleries featuring West Coast artists. As the oldest commercial gallery in Vancouver, the Bau-Xi has a long history of being front and centre in the the modern art scene. Its reputation is known for excellence, adherence to the highest standards in art quality, as well as its impeccable service to clients and artists alike. It has now expanded to include the Bau-Xi Gallery and Bau-Xi Photo in Toronto, and remains committed to the promotion of exceptional contemporary fine art.
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9. Catriona Jeffries
274 East 1ST Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-736-1554
www.catrionajeffries.com
Established in 1994, Catriona Jeffries is internationally recognized for its continuous and rigorous contribution to contemporary art discourse. Located in a large converted auto parts warehouse in East Vancouver, the gallery is also known to tackle ambitious curatorial collaborations, off-site projects and specially commissioned work. The gallery’s primary focus is on representing artists of international prominence but whose methods have emerged from conceptual art histories of Vancouver. Continual dialogue between artists, writers, curators, museums and private collections also allow Catriorna Jeffires to curate projects that contextualize the work of gallery artists within a historical trajectory, while also working with other artists through exhibition research.
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10. Winsor Gallery
258 East 1st Street, Avenue #2, Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-681-4870
www.winsorgallery.com
Founded by Jennifer Winsor in 2002, Windsor Gallery has distinguished itself locally, nationally, and internationally as a premier source for contemporary art. Their dedication to developing strong relationships with emerging and established artists has helped them accrue one of the most attractive portfolios of talent in Vancouver. Winsor Gallery proudly represents several critically acclaimed and award-winning artists, and continue to modernize the contemporary art scene through promotion, collaboration, and thoughtful curation... as well as an annual bloc party to showcase the most experimental, progressive, and contemporary art on the West Coast.
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