Summer Open House I Bill Reid Gallery

Name: Summer Open House I Bill Reid Gallery
Start: 2025-08-23T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-23T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | Vancouver, BC

🔴 Presented by BMO 🔴
🗓️ Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
🕘12:00 - 4:00 pm
📍 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
🎟️ Free Admission for All!
Join us for a lively Summer Open House at the Gallery! This community event invites visitors of all ages to experience an inspiring afternoon of culture, creativity, and connection in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
👉 Explore our major exhibition 'Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist', a retrospective that showcases the extraordinary work of acclaimed Haida artist Christian White. The exhibition features an impressive range of carvings, masks, jewelry, and regalia, offering insight into White’s lifelong artistic practice and cultural knowledge.
🙌 Enjoy live artist demonstrations by Aleen Sparrow (Musqueam) and Kwiis Hamilton (Hupačasath/Leq’a\:mel). Aleen will demonstrate traditional weaving techniques and share the cultural teachings that inform her work.
🎨 Participate in family-friendly activities, explore our curated children's library, and spend time in the Hummingbird Gathering Space, a welcoming environment for learning and creativity.
Whether you are a returning guest or discovering the Gallery for the first time, the Summer Open House is a unique opportunity to connect with Indigenous art, meet artists, and celebrate the rich cultures of the Northwest Coast.