Squamish Arts

Ferry Building Gallery Presents 2024 Grad Show
2024-05-09 11:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 9, 6–8 p.m.
Mixed media by students from five West Vancouver secondary schools.
The Ferry Building will be hosting an exhibition by West Vancouver’s graduating secondary students, continuing an annual tradition that has endured since 2004.

Each year, the Ferry Building opens its doors to graduating students from Collingwood, Mulgrave, Rockridge, Sentinel, and West Vancouver Secondary schools. This event provides a platform for the talented youth of the community to showcase their artistic creations and share their unique perspectives with the public.
The exhibition promises to be a captivating journey into the minds of local youth, featuring artworks of diverse styles, sizes, dimensions, and materials. From paintings to sculptures and photographs to mixed media installations, visitors can expect to encounter a rich tapestry of creativity that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of West Vancouver’s emerging artistic talent.
The District of West Vancouver gratefully acknowledges sponsorship from SD 45 and Collingwood School.

RHYTHMS
2024-05-10 18:30 - 2024-05-11 21:00
A dance production featuring the Sea to Sky Dance Collective, benefiting CAMPS (Community Access Music Project Society)
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.

Live Figure Drawing
2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:30
Welcome to Nine Lives Live Figure Drawing ! Join us for a fun and creative evening of drawing a live model. 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 easels.
$20 presale online
$25 at door

Me Made May: Celebrating Local Makers
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:30
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.

The May Show
2024-05-15 09:00 - 2024-06-11 17:00
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

Poet Next Door
2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:30
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

Artemisia Gentileschi: Woman Painter of the Italian Baroque
2024-05-16 19:00 - 21:00
Women Artists: A Lecture Series in the gallery featuring professors from Capilano University
The 17th century Italian Baroque painter, Artemisia Gentileschi, challenged the accepted social roles of women of her era. This lecture traces the rise of women artists in the Renaissance and explores women’s relationship to the visual arts in such roles as subject, creator, and patron.
Efrat El-Hanany (PhD, Indiana University, 2006) graduated from Hebrew University in Jerusalem with a BA in the History of Art and East Asian Studies and a BA in Education. After several years of experience teaching and developing educational programs at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, she went on to earn an MA and a PhD from Indiana University in Bloomington.
Her PhD dissertation, Beating the Devil: Images of the Madonna del Soccorso in Italian Renaissance Art, focused on issues of iconography, gender, and social and religious history. El-Hanany is also a member of the Women & Gender Studies (WGST) department at Capilano University.

Squamish Roar
2024-05-18 19:00 - 21:30
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.

Pourfection: An acrylic pour workshop
2024-05-19 19:30 - 21:30
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.

Rooted in the Land: Beadwork as an Expression of Sovereignty
2024-05-23 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Future Needs Study Launch
2024-05-27 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us on Monday, May 27th from 7-8 pm at the 55 Activity Centre for the launch of the Squamish Arts Future Needs Study, conducted on behalf of Squamish Arts by studioHuB architects.
The Study provides a series of options and recommendations for facility planning for the creative community within the District of Squamish.
Perhaps you participated in the research/survey portions of the study and are curious about the results. Maybe you’d like to pose questions or contribute ideas about where to go next and how to get there. Whatever the reason, it will be a great opportunity to close the loop on the first stage of the process, speak with community members equally invested in realizing a dedicated arts space in Squamish, and start thinking about how we can achieve that next step.
View the Future Needs Study on the Squamish Arts website and be inspired by the possibilities here!

Plant School
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:30
Come join us in Downtown Squamish for an outdoor learning experience that combines outdoor learning and art. Whether you’re a seasoned botanist or just moved to the area, there’s something for everyone at Plant School. We’ll start with a walk, followed by time in the studio to paint what we’ve learned.

Squamish Climate Action Network Annual General Meeting
2024-05-29 18:30 - 20:30
Join us at the Squamish Climate Action Network Annual General Meeting at the Brackendale Art Gallery. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about tackling climate change. See the event schedule below.
6:00 – 6:30 pm: Arrival/Social
6:30 pm: Welcome
Overview of 2023 accomplishments & team
6:45 pm: AGM processes
Minutes Approval from 2023 AGM Financial Statements Board of Directors Introductions Elections
7:15 pm: Presentation by Styawat/ Leigh Joseph Gathering Medicine: A sḵwx̱̱wú7mesh Perspective on the Role of Culturally Important Plants in Indigenous Resurgence, Health and Wellness.
No tickets required. All are welcome.

Crip Camp: Film Screening & Conversation
2024-05-29 18:30 - 21:00
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.

Shirin Neshat: An Iranian Artist in Exile
2024-05-30 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Blue Sound Bear
2024-06-01 19:00 - 21:30
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Howe Sound, captured within the silhouette of a majestic bear. Join us for an evening of artistic exploration and create your own masterpiece. Unwind, paint, and let the coastal magic unfold on your canvas!

Art of Figure Drawing - Secret Technique of Water Soluble Marker Pen
2024-06-04 18:30 - 21:30
In this special workshop, Harvey will share his effective technique with water soluble marker pens, along with a few tips of creating dynamic design in Figure Drawing ! Discover innovative techniques to enhance your line work with vibrant watercolor hues. Elevate your life drawings by seamlessly integrating dissolved shading with a harmonious color palette, achieving a new level of balance and satisfaction. Explore the development of your personal style while focusing on overall design in this intimate small group setting.
Art Materials to Bring:
Watercolour Paper Pad ( minimal size 11×15 “)
Itoya Calligraphy Black Marker Pen or Elegant Writer Calligraphy Pens( made by Speedball )
Watercolour brush
Optional: Watercolour pencil , watercolour palette
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About Harvey Chan
Harvey Chan was born in Hong Kong. He has been a professional illustrator, fine artist and art educator for many years. He has created designs for the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring notable Chinese Zodiac coin series and awarded for children’s book illustrations. Harvey also taught at many art and design institutions in Toronto including his alma mater, Ontario College of Art ( Now OCADU ). In 2011, he returned to Hong Kong, establishing Art For Life Studio. Since moving to Vancouver in 2021, Harvey has been focusing on his personal works and exhibitions. Harvey also has established himself as a popular teacher of figurative drawing and painting at different art schools and online workshops in Vancouver.

New Exhibition: Is this too frivolous?
2024-06-06 11:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00
Mixed media by Asta Kovanen and Marlene Lowden
June 6 – June 30
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 6, 6–8 p.m.
Meet the Artists: Sunday, June 9, 2–3 p.m.
Farsi & Mandarin Tours: Sunday, June 16, 3–4 p.m.
Is this too frivolous? is a thought provoking exhibition featuring the works of two distinct artists, Asta Kovanen and Marlene Lowden, each offering their unique perspective on the intersections between beauty, urgency, and surrealism in the face of climate change.

Fabric Arts: Loving Your Denim with Sashiko & Embroidery
2024-06-11 13:00 - 16:00
In this enjoyable and laid-back workshop, you’ll delve into simple stitches, including sashiko, and learn various mending techniques. Bring along your jeans, jean jacket, or any other textile item you’d like to mend or embellish. Bring scissors and a piece of fabric that inspires you, or you can use the materials provided (the workshop fee includes most materials and supplies).

Coexistence: An Evening with Billy-Ray Belcourt
2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:00
The Squamish Public Library is thrilled to host an evening with award-winning poet, author, and academic Billy-Ray Belcourt at the Eagle Eye Community Theatre.
Belcourt will read from his new book, “Coexistence: Stories,” a collection of tales about Indigenous love and loneliness.
Billy-Ray Belcourt (he/him) is a writer from the Driftpile Cree Nation and has earned numerous prestigious awards. Learn more about him here: https://billy-raybelcourt.com
Registration is required. Teens and adults are welcome.
This event is supported by The Writers’ Union of Canada.

Creative Collage Exploration: Unveiling the 7 Elements of Design
2024-06-18 13:00 - 16:00
Join exhibiting artist Marlene Lowden on a creative journey as she explores abstract art through the lens of shape and size. This workshop welcomes participants of all levels, from beginners to seasoned creators.

Plant Walk and Sketch
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:30
Injured and looking to expand your non-active skill set? Join us for a fun and creative evening at The Locavore Bar & Grill in Squamish. Our plant walk and sketch event will take you on a journey to explore the local flora while honing your sketching skills. No previous knowledge is required!

Intro to Kumiko Woodworking
2024-06-19 18:00 - 2024-07-03 21:00
Join Rob LeBlanc to make your first wooden Kumiko panel over three sessions. Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking method that creates delicate and artistic panels without the use of nails. Using hand-tools and precision, students will learn how to measure and cut angles to assemble an “asanoha” or “hemp leaf” panel. Panels can be used in other woodworking projects as decorative door fronts, or as hanging art pieces.
This course runs for three consecutive Wednesday evenings starting at 6pm June 19th.
This course is open to everyone, as there are no pre-requisite skills. (18+ due to our insurance, thank you!)

BALL - ROOM
2024-06-28 19:00 - 23:30
Vancouver Vogue Jam and The Brackendale Art Gallery present BALL – ROOM: A Night of Ballroom Excellence!
VVJ x BRACKENDALE ART GALLERY
JUNE 28, 2024 Performance
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Dj Jellow:10pm
Tickets: $20
Working with Ralph Escamillan, Van Vogue Jam Arts Society Founder, curates a evening of Ballroom performances with Brackendale Art Gallery to celebrate the artistry of the Vancouver Kiki Ballroom Scene. The offerings share a range of Drag, Dance and New Media artists that are a part of the Ballroom scene, showing the versatility and ingenuity of the queer culture.
Music by DJ Jellow

New Exhibition: TERRAIN: WEST COAST VIEWS
2024-07-04 11:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 4, 6–8 p.m.
Meet the Artists: Sunday, July 7, 2–3 p.m.
Mandarin Tour: Sunday, July 14, 3 p.m.
“Terrain: West Coast Views”, features the work of 12 artists honoring the natural beauty of the West Coast. Each artist draws inspiration from their natural surroundings, whether it be the way light plays on the surface of water, the grounding presence of trees and mountains, or the ephemeral seasons as they pass. Their works strive to capture an essence or feeling, moving beyond mere representation. By harnessing a variety of unique styles and painting techniques, these artists convey the emotional and atmospheric qualities of the landscapes they depict.

Pastels in the Garden
2024-07-05 10:00 - 13:00
Come join us for a colorful day of creativity at the Brackendale Art Gallery in our newly opened garden! Unleash your inner artist as we dive into the world of pastels and other drawing mediums with facilitator Amanda Desjardins. This in-person event will allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the garden while getting creative. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to have a fun and relaxing time surrounded by nature. Food and beverages will be available for purchase through our cafe.
All ages are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there!

The Mighty Tear Drops
2024-07-06 20:00 - 23:00
The Mighty Teardrops are a Vancouver quintet who serve up vintage bluegrass music with sweetness and drive.
Singer/guitarist Lorraine Cobb and singer/bassist Woody Bell Junior provide haunting harmonies, while fiddler Josh Zubot, mandolinist Mark Vaughan, and banjo man Devon Wells lend sizzling breaks and tasty fills.
The Mighty Teardrops’ blend of original tunes, bluegrass and country music deep cuts, and straight-ahead standards has been a hit at festivals and clubs, leaving audiences thrilled by the songs, the showmanship, and the devastating licks.
Come on down to the Brackendale Art Gallery and enjoy the show!
Show starts @ 8 PM – Bar & Kitchen Open before.

Coast Mountain Folk Trad Session
2024-07-07 17:30 - 20:30
“Coast Mountain Folk” Trad Session
Join Jocelyn Pettit with teachers and participants from the Sea To Sky Fiddle & Cello Retreat, for a traditional music session from 5:30pm – 8:30pm on Sunday July 7th at The Brackendale Art Gallery. Instruments welcome for participation. This is a free event – come out to listen and enjoy some amazing traditional music.
The Session: A casual gathering of musicians who have come together to play traditional music, a practice that has been done in Ireland, Scotland, and England for centuries.

Kids Summer Art Camp
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00
Ciarra Saylor and Sarah Keller are pleased to offer their experience as creatives and educators in a 5-day summer kids camp. The focus will be nature and art, with a min. of 6 students and max. 12.
Ages: 8-13 years old
Cost $515 for all five days and all art supplies.
Monday to Friday – July 8-12, 2024
and again August 5-9
9AM-3PM
If your child is interested in developing their artistic skills with other like minded kids, this is the right camp for them!

COLLAGE Night
2024-07-09 18:00 - 21:00
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of communal collage at the Brackendale Art Gallery!
We’ll pop on an old teen movie (PG13) and supply the paper, glue, scissors, and some materials to be deconstructed.
You’ll bring your creativity and some old magazines, photos, or whatever you have to make your masterpiece! Bring some for yourself, and maybe some to share (that old wrapping paper you’ve been saving?)
Our kitchen and bar will be open to keep you fed and watered.
The stakes are low, and the fun is high. We can’t wait to see you there!
This evening is all-ages.
