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workshop

upcoming
Jul 20, 2026–Aug 14, 2026

Summer Camps at the Gibson

exhibition

upcoming
Jul 4, 2026–Sep 15, 2026

Working Proof

Leslie J. Fawkes, Susan Gransby, Libby Hague, Anna Wong

A monochromatic artwork depicting three silhouetted figures of women standing side by side, each holding a bag. The background features a faint outline of a window or a frame, with a solitary male figure visible in the distance. The overall composition emphasizes the contrast between the dark silhouettes and the lighter background. The piece is signed and numbered at the bottom.

exhibition

upcoming
Jul 4, 2026–Sep 15, 2026

Strategies of Assembly

Revel & Revolt in British Columbia

A large crowd gathers outdoors, facing a speaker who stands on an elevated platform. The audience consists of men and women of diverse appearances, appearing engaged and attentive. In the background, there are mountains and a factory emitting smoke. The scene is captured in black and white, conveying a sense of historical significance.

event

upcoming
Jul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Summer Exhibition

Opening Reception

call

on view
Jun 4, 2026–Jul 3, 2026

Call for Applications

Cosmic Commons Artist Residency

call

on view
May 26, 2026–Jun 22, 2026

Call for Applications

Visitor Experience & Services Manager (18-month leave replacement)

A spacious art gallery features a wooden ceiling and large windows allowing natural light. The walls are adorned with several framed artworks, predominantly in muted tones. A diverse group of people mingles and interacts in the foreground, with some standing still while others are in motion, suggesting a lively atmosphere.

workshop

past
May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Kaleidoscopes and Viewfinders

Sunday Workshop

A view through a circular opening is shown, revealing a landscaped area with several bright orange chairs arranged in front of a modern building. The background features a mix of trees, a blue sky with clouds, and grass. The foreground is slightly blurred, emphasizing the view beyond the opening.

workshop

past
May 18, 2026, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM

Drawing Realistically with Umulkheir Abdi

Teen Art Lab

A detailed pencil drawing of a seated couple, partially obscured by gold shapes over their faces. The man is wearing a suit and the woman is dressed in a flowing garment, decorated with floral patterns. They are positioned against a backdrop of draped fabric. Surrounding the couple are sketches of plants and scattered art materials, including pencils and erasers, on a work surface.

talk

past
May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

Writing to Resist

Creative Work

A person is holding a zine titled "The Norfolk Trans Joy Community Quilt Zine." The cover features a pastel background with black handwritten text and a transgender symbol. In the background, colorful spools of thread are visible on a shelf.

talk

past
May 6, 2026–May 27, 2026

Rules of Play

Test Kitchen

A group of people are seated at a long, light-colored wooden table in a modern, brightly lit room. They are engaged in a discussion, with some facing a large presentation screen displaying a map. The room has large windows on one side, allowing natural light to stream in, and the walls are decorated with various portraits in muted colors. Attendees are dressed casually.
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