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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.

event

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Jul 17, 2026, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

The Capilano Review Spring 2026 Issue Launch

love bends / the mover: The Roy Miki Issue

event

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Jul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Summer Exhibition

Opening Reception

call

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Jun 4, 2026–Jul 3, 2026

Call for Applications

workshop

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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

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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.

workshop

past
May 2, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Open Studio Saturdays

A flat lay of a crafting workspace featuring two collages: one depicts colored pencils in a container and the other shows cut-out cloud shapes on a blue background. Surrounding the collages are containers filled with colorful paper scraps, a bottle of school glue, a pair of scissors, and a pencil, all set on a brown paper surface.

special project

past
Apr 30, 2026–Jun 4, 2026

Quilting with the Land

A group of children, along with two adults, are gathered around a table engaged in a cooking activity. Several kids are reaching into a large pot with a brown mixture, while one child also holds a measuring cup filled with water. The background features a colorful wall and a poster board. The children exhibit varying expressions of curiosity and focus as they participate in the activity.
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Cosmic Commons Artist Residency