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talk

past
Sep 13, 2026, 2:00 PM

Sean Griffin on the Pacific Tribune

A black and white photograph depicting a group of people, including men, women, and children, participating in a protest. They are holding signs with various messages related to Indigenous rights and grievances. The setting is outdoors, with some construction activities in the background. One child is seated in a folding chair holding a sign, while others stand closely together. The clothing styles reflect the era of the photograph.

talk

past
Sep 10, 2026, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

RESCHEDULED: Roxanne Panchasi

"Would they do it in Paris?": Protesting France's Last Nuclear Detonations in the Pacific, 1995–1996

In the foreground, a woman with a brown ponytail stands with her back to the camera wearing a white t-shirt that says "Do it in Paris". In front of her, a women writes on a t-shirt that another woman is holding. They are outside, with scaffolding and vehicles in the background.

talk

past
Aug 27, 2026, 7:00 PM

Printmaking Histories in Vancouver

Experimentation & Community

A black-and-white linocut print depicts a reclining nude figure with curly hair lying on a patterned surface featuring floral designs. The figure's body is outlined sharply, with expressive details on the face and limbs. The background has textured lines suggesting waves or movement.

workshop

past
Aug 23, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Printed Paper Puppets

Sunday Workshop

An overhead view of a workspace where two people are engaged in art projects. One person is applying paint to a large white sheet featuring blue and black leaf-like designs, while holding a purple transparent sheet layered on top. Various paintbrushes and a plate with blue and black paint are visible on the table, along with sketches and colorful markings on the surface.

workshop

past
Jul 26, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Stencils, Prints & Spray Paint

Sunday Workshop

A hand holds a translucent purple sheet with cut-out shapes and the text "Gibson Art Museum" displayed prominently. In the background, greenery and plants are visible, indicating an outdoor setting. The hand also features a tattoo of a star.

workshop

past
Jul 20, 2026–Aug 14, 2026

Summer Camps at the Gibson

event

past
Jul 17, 2026, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

The Capilano Review Spring 2026 Issue Launch

love bends / the mover: The Roy Miki Issue

exhibition

past
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

past
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.

event

past
Jul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Summer Exhibition

Opening Reception

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