Public Art Walking Tour in Vancouver’s Eastside

Explore murals, street art, artist-run spaces, and unexpected creative work tucked throughout Strathcona and Railtown!
About this Event

Public Art Walking Tour in Vancouver’s Eastside
Explore murals, street art, artist-run spaces, and unexpected creative work tucked throughout Strathcona and Railtown on this walking tour through Vancouver’s Eastside Arts District. Led by Vancouver artist Kate MacDonald, the tour looks at the neighbourhood through the lens of working artists, local history, and the many ways creativity appears in public space — from major commissioned works to sculptures, interventions, and DIY projects that often go unnoticed. Along the way we’ll discuss artists, architecture, community stories, and the cultural layers that continue to shape Vancouver’s most artistically active neighbourhood.

Meeting Location: VPL nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch, 730 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R5
What to Bring:
This walk takes place outdoors, so participants should arrive for the walk with comfortable, appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions at hand, as well as sunscreen, water bottle etc.
Accessibility:
The route includes a variety of terrain including paved sidewalks, though some areas may be narrow and curb cuts may be inconsistent.
There are no benches or seating along the route.
Public washrooms may be available at start of the walk
The pace of the walk can be adjusted to accommodate the group’s needs.

About the Artist:

Kate MacDonald is a Vancouver-based multidisciplinary artist working across painting, digital collage, video, and public art. Her practice explores themes of place, memory, community, and visual culture through layered compositions informed by both natural and urban environments. Her work has been exhibited across North America and Europe, with paintings featured in publications including Wired and international editions of GQ.
Alongside her studio practice, Kate has developed public art projects and community-focused works that engage with local histories, shared spaces, and contemporary culture. She also collaborates with artist Les Sears under the name K8L35. Her work is rooted in Vancouver’s evolving cultural landscape and an ongoing interest in how art shapes the experience of place.

REFUND POLICY

The refund deadline is July 1, 2026. All refund requests received on or before July 1, 2026 will be honoured. Please note that the Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable, and we do not have control over this part of the fee. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or refund requests due to extenuating circumstances.

Festival Concert in MacLean Park: Festival Concert in MacLean Park: Saturday, July 25 from 3pm - 8pm

Join us at MacLean Park for an afternoon and evening of live music, public art activities, food trucks, and a beer garden from 3:00–8:00 PM. Browse the art shop, take part in free all-ages creative activities, and enjoy performances throughout the day in the park. Come early and make a full day of it by visiting the neighbouring Strathcona Blocks Party from 12:00–5:00 PM on the 800 block of East Hastings, featuring local businesses, free activities, and live performances before settling in for the concert and evening festivities.

This is workshop is part of the vibrant celebration of visual and performing arts of the 6th annual Eastside Arts Festival, where creativity knows no bounds. The Eastside Arts Festival (formerly Create! Arts Festival) is a young and up-in-coming grassroots initiative, bringing together local artists and performers and the community to explore, learn and create art together in the Eastside Arts District.

Do you want to support us? Purchase a ticket to our Contemporary Art Raffle Fundraiser!

The 4th Annual Eastside Arts Society Contemporary Art Raffle features one-of-a-kind artworks generously donated by celebrated Vancouver artists, with proceeds supporting EAS programming, including arts festivals, the Eastside Arts District, and Studio 101 youth workshops.

Only 165 tickets are available. Tickets are on sale June 3–October 14, with early bird draws on August 7 and September 18, and the final draw on October 15.

Ticket Prices: 1 for $130 • 2 for $230 • 3 for $300

Purchase Raffle Tickets Here!