Tracey-Mae Chambers is a Métis installation artist, a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, who travels through Canada and the USA creating site specific art installations at residential school historical sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. The goal of these works is to broach the subject of decolonization with viewers and staff. The […]
If you're serious about sculpture, you need to visit the Federation Gallery! Featuring some of the BEST sculptors BC has to offer alongside two-dimensional artworks by Canada's finest.
Back by popular demand is member artist Grace Lee and the handmade gems of Eikcam Ceramics! Beautifully crafted dinnerware, vases and Daruma dolls can all be found at this special in-store event May 25th to 28th. Her unique approach to design involves layering and keeping things simple, resulting in uncomplicated yet stunning pieces. A Granville […]
Water, in a geopolitical frame, is a most precious resource. Many predict it will become a major source of conflict. With fluctuating weather patterns, the BC coast has experienced a shortage of water resulting in fires and droughts, and an excess leading to floods. Bettina Matzkuhn celebrates the water cycle and considers ways to protect […]
Celebrate Ballet BC’s new home! For one weekend only (May 27 + 28), new Granville Island tenant Ballet BC is opening their doors to visitors. Explore and experience the inspiring environment of one of the world’s leading contemporary dance companies. On Saturday May 27, the company invites you to discover a day in the life of […]
The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Using a different type of paint and glaze from the usual ceramic materials, Turkish ceramic painting is truly such a fun, unique and creative skill to learn. In this workshop you will briefly learn the history of traditional […]
Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.
Come meet Lorna Moffat and explore her vibrant world of textile collage creations on June 3 and 4th at this Circle Craft in-store Pop Up event. Lorna turns ordinary objects, like pillows, into extraordinary works of art through layering and stitching together new and upcycled fabrics. This is one event not to be missed, see […]
Join us for an exciting in-store Pop Up event with member artist Adea Chung from Billy Would Designs and her carefully crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces on Friday June 9th to Sunday June 11th. Meet Adea and discover her impressive jewelry and other handmade items, made using selected reclaimed offcuts and old skateboards! Come support this talented […]
The Vancouver Men's Chorus presents our new "Sizzlin' Summer" concerts! Join us at the Performance Works theatre on Granville Island for hot hits and summer vibes that will transport you to the pool parties, backyard BBQs, and lazy beach days we’ve all been dreaming of. The VMC has curated the perfect soundtrack for all of […]
Our audience has spoken! After an incredibly successful International Women’s Day show and a sold out Ladies Against Humanity, you said “MORE!” and you’re gonna get it! Time for femme-forward […]
Variety’s Boat for Hope is a fun-filled water expedition where children with special needs live out their favourite pirate adventure. And this year, the ever-popular event is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! The action-packed day begins with over 450 Variety kids and their families boarding boats docked at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and heading out […]
Eager art aficionados wait no more! The Federation's most popular annual exhibition is here. The landscapes exhibition is open to "scapes" paintings in the broadest sense, landscapes, cityscapes, and ocean scapes. Each piece communicates a distinct sense of place, transporting you to places and spaces across the globe!
Experience an unforgettable evening at “Summer Solstice Celebration with Logan Staats,” where Indigenous art and culture come to life. This captivating event features a diverse mix of ceremony, storytelling, dance, […]
Inspired by true events, this rocking jukebox musical takes you to Memphis and into Sun Records Studio on December 4, 1956. Witness the famed jam session that brought together rock and roll legends Presley, Cash, Lewis, and Perkins—for the first and only time. Experience all the hits that made these powerhouse stars the icons they […]
Coastal Jazz returns to Granville Island this summer! As one of Canada's premier jazz festivals, this year's event promises to be an extraordinary experience for both seasoned jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. Spanning multiple venues across the city, the festival offers an extensive lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging talents, and local jazz legends. There […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
