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The April Show

The April Show features nine local Squamish artists in the first group show since the reopening of the BAG. Featuring a variety of practices and mediums, each artist is inspired by the beauty and wonder found in Sea to Sky. Their unique perspectives combine to create a show full of beauty, boldness, and whimsy.

Art Tour – Sea to Sky Artists & Artisans

Join gallery staff for an inspiring art-filled adventure! Visit artists' studios and galleries of the spectacular Sea-to-Sky corridor from West Vancouver to Squamish. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included in tour). Bus leaves from the Ferry Building Gallery.

Trivia Night with Paige Sotham

Join us for Trivia Night at the Brackendale Art Gallery as Paige Sotham makes her hosting return! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition. Paige is known for trivia questions that will keep you on your toes and test your knowledge of a wide variety of sujects. Whether you're a trivia master or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on a chance to test your knowledge, win some cool prizes, and see you're favourtie trivia host back in action. See you there!

Doors at 6:30. Trivia starts at 7 PM, promptly. We're keeping teams at a maximum of 4 people, but please, bring your friends and

Terrarium Paint and Build

Come join us for a one-of-a-king air-plant terrarium building workshop at the Brackendale Art Gallery! This workshop combines your personal creativity with at home horticulture. Guided by Dana Finnie, participants will first paint the stones that will be included in the terrarium!. Solids, patterns, stamps, words, and little critters can all create the ecosystem of your dreams. Feeling wild? You could even paint the terrarium itself! Next, you'll be guided through the creation of the terrarium, step by step, and learn how best to care for your new terrarium. No green thumb required, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Don't miss this chance to learn a new skill and add a touch of nature to your space. All supplies will

Rooted in the Land: Beadwork as an Expression of Sovereignty

Women Artists: A Lecture Series in the gallery featuring professors from Capilano University

Contemporary Indigenous bead artists express powerful matrilineal legacies of beauty and resilience that are rooted in ancient worldviews. This talk explores how Tlingit artists, using various materials, honour historical beading methods. These practices symbolize cultural perseverance and ties to the land, despite efforts to control and assimilate Indigenous peoples through laws and institutions.

Shirin Neshat: An Iranian Artist in Exile

Women Artists: A Lecture Series in the gallery featuring professors from Capilano University

Shirin Neshat is one of the most celebrated Iranian artists in the diaspora, famous for her iconic black-and-white photographs of veiled women shielded by Persian calligraphy. She later expanded her portrayals of women in relation to their sociocultural environments.

Our Partners

Squamish Arts acknowledges that the land on which we live, work and recreate is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, particularly the territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our responsibility to honour their ancestry by being an ally to the present.

Community Event Calendar

Terms & Conditions

Event Eligibility: Only events related to public art and cultural activities located in Squamish, BC will be considered for inclusion in the calendar. The event should align with the purpose and focus of Squamish Art’s mission and vision.

Submission Accuracy: The submitter is responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information about the event, including the event title, date, time, location, description, and any additional relevant details.

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Event Approval: Submission does not guarantee automatic inclusion in the public art calendar. The calendar administrators reserve the right to review and approve each event before it is published. Approved events will be added to the calendar in a timely manner.

Editing and Removal: The calendar administrators reserve the right to edit event details, including the event title, description, date, time, and location, to ensure accuracy and consistency. The administrators also reserve the right to remove an event from the calendar at any time without prior notice.

Pricing Guidelines: Submitters must either be a member or pay a non-refundable fee of $10 for each event submitted. Membership details and fee payment instructions will be provided separately.

Public Accessibility: The public art calendar is available to the general public. By submitting an event, the submitter acknowledges that the event details will be visible to anyone accessing the calendar.

Content Guidelines: Event submissions must adhere to the guidelines of respectful and inclusive language. The calendar administrators reserve the right to reject or modify event submissions that contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.

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Modifications to Terms and Conditions: The calendar administrators may update or modify these terms and conditions at any time. It is the responsibility of the submitter to review the terms periodically and ensure compliance.

By submitting an event to the public art calendar, the submitter agrees to comply with these terms and conditions.