14 Art Galleries to Visit in Vancouver

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It doesn’t take long to realize that Vancouver has a vibrant arts community. From the vast array of public art to both small and large galleries, we like to consider ourselves quite artsy.

• Hot Art Wet City

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  HAWC is an art gallery, shop, & blog with art shows featuring fun & accessible art. They host events, workshops, seminars, & more. HAWC supports emerging & established artists from Vancouver.

• Douglas Udell Gallery

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  Doug Udell has been in the art business for almost 70 years. Douglas Udell Gallery represents artists living and working in Canada as well as international and historical Canadian works.

• Contemporary Art Gallery

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  The CAG is the longest standing independent public art gallery dedicated to presenting contemporary visual art in Vancouver. They deliver between 10 & 20 exciting exhibitions & projects each year.

• Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

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  This gallery is in the heart of downtown Vancouver, named after Haida artist Bill Reid. The gallery is dedicated to understanding & appreciating contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast.

• Richmond Art Gallery

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  A public art gallery, this spot showcase contemporary art and hope to bring it to people from all walks of life.

• Rendez-Vous Art Gallery

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  RendezVous Art Gallery presents quality collectable original paintings & sculptures by Canadian artists. Located at Howe & Cordova streets, they are one of the premier art galleries in Vancouver.

• Rennie Collection at Wing Sang Gallery

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  This gallery is not only in a historic building, but it also offers free tours. To note, you have to book an tour and they fill up quick!

• Equinox Gallery Vancouver

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  Equinox Vancouver Art Gallery, represents selected artists and are only accessible by appointment between Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 am-5 pm.

• Harrison Galleries

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  The gallery represents the art of renowned regional, Canadian & internationally recognized artists, as well as some of Vancouver’s finest emerging artists. .

• Ayden Gallery

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  Located on the 2nd floor of the International Village in Tinseltown, Ayden Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery that exhibits the work of both established and emerging artists.

• White Ocean Gallery

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  Situated on Granville Island the White Ocean Gallery presents an impressive collection of local art, photography & jewelery, along with unique nautical & marine treasures from around the world.

• Catriona Jeffries

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  Catri­ona Jef­fries Gallery is rec­og­nized inter­na­tion­ally for its ongoing con­tri­bu­tion to con­tem­po­rary art dis­course. They have taken on cura­to­r­ial col­lab­o­ra­tions & more.

• Burnaby Art Gallery

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  This gallery is dedicated to presenting contemporary and historical art exhibits and is surrounded by a beautiful park. Now that’s a great day trip.

• Vancouver Art Gallery

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  Housing a permanent collection of more than 10,000 artworks, the Art Gallery continues to build on the collection’s historical and contemporary strengths through the acquisition of work by artists.