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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
This juried exhibition welcomes artists from around the world to respond to annually rotating themes and prompts. This year's theme is "recovery" and artists have torn this theme up. From pieces that show how art can heal, to works that explore recovery from addictions, mental health, and physical injuries, to pieces inspired by different cultural […]
This week we are excited to welcome back Mikel Grant Jewellery from Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast! Each piece of jewellery is handcrafted with care and attention to detail in classic designs made to celebrate your journey. Come meet the artist from Thursday July 6th - Sunday July 9th in the Circle Craft Store in […]
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse yourself in a distilled, powerful lineup of ten unforgettable events that will challenge the very notion of individual autonomy. Granville Island Events: Opening Party: Inter/dependence […]
For the first time, False Creek Racing Canoe Club is offering a fun way for youth and adults to stay active in our Sunset Drop-in or Saturday Drop-in Dragon Boat Sessions! We will be on beautiful False Creek in a safe and fun environment learning the technique of dragon boat paddling during a picturesque sunset! […]
Come one, come all to FOOLS AT PLAY, a clown spectacular on Granville Island, presented by Axis Theatre Company and Granville Island. A celebration of nonsense, silliness and complete absurdity, this family-friendly Clown Cabaret marks the final showcase of works created and performed by Axis’ CLOWN TURN CREATION intensive participants.
New Works proudly presents All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance and music performances which will take place on Granville Island this summer! In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works brings this annual series back to Granville Island for another summer of rich, joyful movement and sound. This year, they will […]
Inner Sanctum Glassworks is the brainchild of glass artist Jeff Burnette, who has been fascinated with glass since his early days playing with marbles. Jeff has spent years challenging and stretching the limits of glass, creating stunning works of art. Come meet Jeff and see his exquisite collection in-store from Thursday, July 20th - Sunday […]
Join us for a queer printmaking group show opening this Friday July 21st from 6PM - 9PM in the project spaces at 1555 Duranleau Street. The exhibiton is open to the public Thursdays to Sundays, 12PM - 5PM, until August 13th. Printmaking has a strong history of protest and endurance, this exhibition celebrates the experiences […]
New member Soma Mo will be in the store from July 27th to 30th, showcasing her stunning jewellery. Trained under a jewellery Master in Tibet, Soma returns annually to hone her skills in old traditions. Come support Soma's first Circle Craft Pop up and experience a modern twist on ancient as she expertly weaves old […]
An exhibition and artist talk by Revelstoke ceramist Kaisa Lindfors exploring memory & experience. Lindfors presents a new body of work that includes a series of vessels that are painted and written on using excerpts from her journal – visual and written – juxtaposing the fragile yet long lasting nature of the material against the […]
Get ready to explore a whole new dimension of art with RADD Resin and Pipe Design. This talented local couple masterfully combines resin, wood, and even pipes to create stunning functional art. Circle Craft is thrilled to have RADD pop up in store from Friday Aug 4th to Sunday Aug 6th. Don't miss this limited-time […]
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Students from […]
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.
