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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Visit Dundarave Print Workshop to see Barb Snyder’s Here and Then Now and When exhibition. Through monoprints, collage, and collagraphs, Barb examines the delicate and unique prairie landscape and its welcoming, open sky. Being the grandchild of European immigrants who homesteaded in Saskatchewan, Barb considers the impact of settler history on Indigenous people, the land […]
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!
Don't miss this Pop Up event featuring Art by Aelita. Vibrant and intricately detailed her hand painted silk scarves are simply exquisite! Although she now calls Vancouver home much of her inspiration comes from her dreams and reflections of growing up in Armenia. Come meet member artist Aelita, see her stunning work and support her […]
This Father’s Day, head down to The Improv Centre to celebrate Dads both young, old, and grand in this improvisational comedy special! Dedicated towards backyard ball games, bad puns and […]
Urbanarium is a local non-profit that hosts public dialogue on city planning and urban design. This public studio will explore the idea of connecting Granville Island to the Granville Bridge… by a staircase. Come share your ideas and meet like-minded urban enthusiasts. Open to everyone. Register at urbanarium.org
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 […]
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, music, fashion, and more. Be moved by headliner Logan Staats’ soulful melodies and amazed by the talent of ILA. Discover the powerful connections that unite […]
The Blind Pig Festival has created a magical space for artists to share their music with the public. With over 80 days of music on Granville Island – bringing a constant stream of ever-changing live entertainment accompanied by libations & laughter. Blind Pig Festival is dedicated to supporting live music and emerging artists.
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 […]
Mark your calendars for this exceptional Pop Up event celebrating Tracy Myerson's handmade wood and resin art. Join us on Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th at the Circle Craft Store for re-Tree, pieces for your home that are magically transformed from fallen trees into captivating pieces of art. Appreciate the beauty of nature, […]
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 […]
Join the Parks Canada Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach team to learn all about Southern Resident Killer Whales, the ocean ecosystem, and actions we can take to help protect them. Are you a paddler or boater? Stop by to learn about safe boating around marine mammals. You can find them in the park at the […]
Every Summer Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery features a salon style show and sale of their members work. As the pieces on the wall sell, they come off and are replaced with more work so the show is ever changing throughout the Summer. There will be original etchings, monotypes, relief prints, serigraphs, collagraphs and more! […]
Join our hero on a fantastical journey where the audience is the author. Inspired by fantasy fan favourites like The Princess Bride, Labyrinth and Lord of the Rings, our new show Tall Tales: The Quest Is Up to You! will whisk audiences off to a faraway land where laughs and larks abound. What happens along the way? It’s up to […]
Calling all art enthusiasts and pottery lovers! Come meet Circle Craft ceramic artist Jane McDougall at an exclusive Pop Up event Friday and Saturday June 30th - July 1st. Paying homage to past eras, Jane crafts each piece as a work of art both functional and never too precious to be used and enjoyed. Be […]
Canada Day celebrations this year include events and specials at the Kids Market, Lobsterman, Opus Art Supplies, Lee’s Donuts, and a cake cutting ceremony in the Public Market Courtyard. Other performances include the False Creek Ferries Water Ballet of the Ferry Landing at 9:15 AM, and performances by the Vancouver International Jazz Festival all day […]
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.
