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Sep 20, 2025, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Gibson Art Museum Building Opening Event

A modern art museum is depicted in the image, featuring a contemporary design with large glass windows and a curved entrance canopy. The structure is surrounded by greenery, including trees and colorful plants. In the foreground, a parking lot is visible with a few people walking and standing near the entrance, while the sky above features soft clouds and a warm glow from the setting sun.

East Façade and Entrance, view from Burnaby Mountain Transit Hub. Image courtesy The Mirage Studio and SFU Galleries.

The Mirage Studio

Please join us to celebrate the opening of the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum with the exhibition Edge Effects.

Featuring artists Lorna Brown; Justine A. Chambers; Patrick Cruz; Lucien Durey; Sameer Farooq with Jared Stanley; Elisa Ferrari; Germaine Koh; Liz Magor; Cindy Mochizuki; Pietro Sammarco with Helena Krobath, Liz Toohey-Wiese, and students at University Highlands Elementary; Debra Sparrow; Jin-me Yoon; and works from the SFU Art Collection.

2:00pm Doors Open

2:30pm Remarks

3:15pm and 4:15pm Performance by Lucien Durey with Jeremy O’Neill and Mark Wolf

All ages art-making activities in the Tuey Art Studio throughout the afternoon 

Attendance is free, but space is limited.

Related Programs

  • SeriesOpen Studio Saturdays 
  • ExhibitionInaugural ExhibitionEdge Effects

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A crowded indoor space with large windows and a modern design, filled with people engaging in conversation. Attendees of various ages and styles are scattered throughout the room, some holding pamphlets. The walls are light-colored with exposed beams on the ceiling, and greenery is visible outside the windows.
Three men in floral-patterned outfits stand in front of an audience, reading from sheets of paper. The background features a large artwork, while several people are visible in the foreground, observing the scene. The setting appears to be a gallery or event space with bright lighting.
A crowd of people gathers in an art gallery, with colorful abstract paintings displayed prominently on the walls. In the foreground, a speaker in a floral shirt addresses the audience, while several attendees hold mobile phones and notebooks, engaged in the presentation. Some individuals appear to be smiling or taking notes, contributing to a lively atmosphere.
Two women stand facing a large art installation on a blue wall, which features wooden tree-like structures adorned with ceramic pieces resembling animals and natural elements. One woman wears a green blazer and holds a magazine, while the other, with white hair, carries a bag. A modern fireplace with logs is visible at the bottom of the wall.
A vibrant art gallery scene, featuring three people engaged in conversation in front of colorful, abstract paintings and installations. Two women chat animatedly, one with curly hair wearing a black and white top, and the other in a striped shirt and denim. A man with gray hair stands nearby, smiling. In the background, walls are adorned with bold, multicolored artworks, and wooden structures are partially visible.
A woman with short hair and glasses gestures expressively while speaking to a group of people. She is wearing a blue top and a pink lanyard. In the background, there is an abstract wall art featuring colorful geometric patterns. The audience is partially visible, with their backs facing the camera.
Two women chat in an art gallery filled with colorful paintings. One woman, wearing a black dress and glasses, holds a brochure and smiles. The other woman, with long gray hair and a brown dress, also smiles and holds a booklet. In the background, various vibrant artworks are displayed on the walls, enhancing the lively atmosphere of the gallery. A man in a green outfit is partially visible behind them.
A group of four people are engaged in conversation in a bright, modern indoor setting. One older woman with gray hair, dressed in a navy blouse and colorful necklace, smiles as she speaks. A middle-aged woman in a green blazer holds a notepad and appears to be listening intently. Two younger individuals, one in a black blazer and the other in a light gray suit, are partially visible and seem to be exchanging business cards. The background features soft sunlight filtering through large windows and a glimpse of greenery outside.
A man and a woman stand close together, smiling at the camera against a light-colored wall. The man, wearing a short-sleeved, patterned shirt, has a serious expression. The woman, dressed in a dark blouse, has gray hair and is adorned with a necklace of colorful beads. She wears a name tag. In the background, there are several dark-toned images or artworks on the wall.
A group of four people engaged in a conversation at an event. The man on the left, wearing glasses and a green jacket, is smiling and gesturing. Beside him is a man with long curly hair and a patterned shirt. There is a woman with brown hair and earrings, looking attentively at the two men. In the background, another woman with glasses is visible, holding a can. The setting appears to be an art gallery or similar venue.
A smiling man in a blue jacket is taking a selfie with a woman next to him, who is also smiling. The woman is wearing a floral top and holding a paper. In the background, there are other people engaged in conversation, with a display or artwork partially visible. The setting appears to be an indoor space, likely at an event or exhibition.
A group of people is engaged in conversation at an indoor event. In the foreground, a man in a light gray suit and patterned shirt gestures animatedly while speaking to a woman with long, blonde hair, wearing a colorful patterned top. Behind them, several other attendees can be seen, including a person in a red and white outfit and another in a green striped shirt. The setting appears to have artwork displayed on the walls.
A woman with short hair and glasses stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone. She wears a navy dress with a red necklace and a pink lanyard. In the background, a diverse audience of people listens attentively, some seated and others standing, in a well-lit indoor space. Large glass doors are visible behind the speaker, allowing natural light to fill the room.
A crowded indoor event with a diverse group of people engaged in conversation. Some individuals are holding papers or using cell phones. Notable features include a person wearing an orange hat and another in a protective mask. The background includes colorful art and various attendees dressed in casual attire.
A woman with short gray hair, wearing a pink apron, is cooking at a table with a stainless steel pot. She is focused on her task, while two seated individuals—a man with gray hair and a woman with long gray hair—observe. The background features a group of people reflected in a glass window, watching the cooking demonstration. The setting appears to be outdoors, with greenery and buildings visible.
Three women are smiling at the camera in a lively outdoor setting. The woman on the left has dark, curly hair and is wearing a striped cardigan over a white top. The woman in the middle has long, curly hair and is dressed in a light-colored dress. The woman on the right is wearing glasses and a white shirt paired with a denim skirt. In the background, several people are gathered, creating a festive atmosphere.
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A spacious gallery features a collection of large, muted portraits on the wall. In the foreground, a group of people are engaged in conversation, while one individual stands apart, inspecting a phone. A long table along the side holds food and drinks, including champagne bottles and glasses, illuminated by natural light from large windows. The interior has a modern design with wooden beams and light-colored flooring.
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series

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Oct 11, 2025–Sep 26, 2026

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exhibition

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Sep 20, 2025–Feb 15, 2026

Inaugural Exhibition

Edge Effects

A blue-toned portrait of a young man with dark, wavy hair. He has a serious expression, is wearing a tank top, and is adorned with multiple necklaces. The image has a soft, ethereal quality with indistinct edges and varying shades of blue.