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.
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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.
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
ACTION DRUMMING where rhythm and movement collide in an explosion of creativity. William Wallace brings his handmade percussion sculptures to the vibrant space of the Trickster’s Hideout for community drum workshops!
LEARN THE BEAT, LET IT FLOW, MOVE YOUR BODY | RHYTHM & FLOW
Discover a dynamic playground for exploration, where you can experiment with diverse beats & movements and explore unique expressions within this vibrant tapestry of sound and motion. Find the rhythm within yourself and connect with the collective pulse, let the beat takeover and FREESTYLE & JAM!
All levels are welcome!
FREE WORKSHOP
6-7pm Rhythm instruction & practice
7-8pm Freestyle jamming and action flow
Bring your positive energy and talent!
Drop ins welcome!
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
Welcome to Paint Night at the Brackendale Art Gallery! Join us for a fun evening of creativity and relaxation with acrylic paints as you unleash your inner artist. No experience is needed - our talented instructor, Hannah Hope Johnson, will guide you every step of the way to...
May 9 – June 2
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 9, 6–8 p.m.
The Ferry Building will be hosting an exhibition by West Vancouver's graduating secondary students, continuing an annual tradition that has endured since 2004.
Through contemporary dance, live music, and multimedia projections, RHYTHMS will take the audience on a journey exploring rhythms in music, in the body and in nature.
The Sea to Sky Dance Collective will perform alongside award-winning Blue Mountain Beatbox and special musical guests: Amir Fishman (drums), Barb Cook (violin) and Sandra Ashmore (oboe).
Proceeds from RHYTHMS will be donated to CAMPS (Community Access Music Project Society ), a local organization that offers full and partial bursaries to anyone who is a resident of the Sea to Sky Corridor and would like to participate in music lessons or music therapy sessions. CAMPS strives to make music education accessible for everyone in the Sea to Sky, regardless of social or economic circumstance.
Welcome to Nine Lives Live Figure Drawing ! Join us for a fun and creative evening of drawing live models. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to practice their figure drawing skills. Our talented model will strike various short and long poses for you to capture on paper. Bring your favorite drawing supplies and get ready to unleash your creativity in a relaxed and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hone your artistic abilities and meet fellow art enthusiasts. See you there!
BYO art supplies. We will have table easles.
$20 presale online
$25 at door
Location : Happimess Studio
Me Made May started as a challenge for home sewers to wear as many self made items as they could in the month of May to show them off, learn about their own style, and repair, mend, and alter their hand-made items.
This month we are celebrating local sewers and makers by inviting them to the library to share what inspires them, how they got started, and what “making” means to them!
Featuring four amazing local makers: Melissa Arnott, Cameron Gillie, Shannon McCann, and Keenan Way.
Registration required.
Come and see The May Show at the Brackendale Art Gallery! Featuring the work of local , Canadian, and international artists, acess to the show is free during buisness hours and events. All art in the show is for sale. We look forward to seeing you there!
The May Show featured artists:
Amanda Desjardins
Amy Avdeeff
Jennifer Anders
Jeri Connell
Justine Scholte
Karen Grosman
Laurel Terlesky
Mophead
Victoire Perez
Hey Squamish! Poet Next Door is back with our last show at Trickster's Hideout. This month's theme is Rappers. Only! with Special Guest: Ro Gittens @rogittens
✨ Poet Next Door believes that poetry is a form of self-expression, and a perfect a way to reclaim narratives. The spoken word is a powerful tool for building connections and understanding among communities. Did you know that your neighbour is a poet? Neither did we. ✨
🎟️ TICKET COST: All tickets are $5-$20 sliding scale
Women Artists: A Lecture Series in the gallery featuring professors from Capilano University
Unleash the wild beauty of "Squamish Roar" at our exclusive adult night! Join us for an evening of artistic adventure, where the majestic silhouette of a roaring bear meets the iconic Squamish Chief. Let your creativity roar to life in this unique 19+ event.
In this workshop, we will demonstrate two acrylic pour techniques and then pick a favourite technique and implement it on a 12"x16" canvas to create a masterpiece! No prior experience necessary.
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.
To celebrate National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1), the Squamish Public Library and the District of Squamish’s Accessibility Committee invite you to a screening of the film Crip Camp!
The screening will be followed by a discussion – everyone is welcome to stay and chat but you are welcome to leave after the film is over. Popcorn and snacks will be provided!
The film is rated R for some language, including sexual references. Teens and adults are encouraged to attend.
There will be accommodations available at the event including closed captions, all-genders washroom, wheelchair access building and screening room, quiet corner away from crowd, air purifier and masks welcome.
Registration required: https://events.squamishlibrary.ca/event/10697684
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.
