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exhibition

upcoming
Oct 3, 2026–Feb 14, 2027

Here to Play

Variation for Sixteen Hands

A triptych image featuring three musicians seated in a performance space. On the left, a young woman in a purple dress plays a stringed instrument, focused on her sheet music. In the center, an older man with long hair plays a woodwind instrument, also concentrating on his sheet music. On the right, a man plays a lute-like instrument while seated. The background includes wooden paneling and decorative elements, contributing to a warm, acoustic ambiance.

exhibition

upcoming
Oct 3, 2026–Feb 14, 2027

Martin Bartlett

Begin Anywhere

A detailed black-and-white image featuring a complex network of black circles connected by thin lines. The circles vary in size and density, creating a scattered pattern across the page. On the left side, there are musical notations and symbols. The overall composition has a grid-like structure with some vertical and horizontal markers, which provides a sense of organization amidst the complexity of connections.

exhibition

on view
Jul 4, 2026–Sep 13, 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

on view
Jul 4, 2026–Sep 13, 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.

exhibition

past
Mar 7, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Maggie Groat

S LOWER F: ACTIVITY BOOK

A grid of 36 colorful square images arranged on a bright yellow background. Each square contains various abstract shapes, lines, and patterns in diverse colors and textures, including geometric forms, stylized natural elements, and graphic motifs. The arrangement is organized into six rows and six columns.

exhibition

past
Mar 7, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Hannah Rickards

I am the infant and I am the bird 

A hummingbird hovers in front of a window, wings blurred from rapid movement. The background is slightly out of focus, with a light-colored surface reflecting a soft diffused light. The hummingbird’s iridescent feathers and long beak are visible as it appears to search for food.

exhibition

past
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.