| The Gallery's public lectures, classes and discussion groups presented by artists, curators, art historians, critics and collectors are springboards for understanding and appreciating the world of art and visual culture, for exchanging ideas and for debating issues. These events take many forms, ranging from traditional slide presentations to informal artists' talks in the galleries. They bring renowned scholars, critics and artists to Vancouver, setting local art and artists in an international framework and drawing together some of the brightest minds of our time.
For more information please call 604.662.4700 |
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February |
Thursday, February 4, 7pm Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man Heller Lecture / Martin Clayton / In the Gallery Martin Clayton, renowned Leonardo scholar and deputy curator of the Print Room at the Royal Collection, Windsor, discusses Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man, giving first-hand insight into one of the world’s preeminent Leonardo collections. $30 Adults; $20 Members; Group rate of $15 each for groups of 10 or more. Please call 604.662.4700 for reservations. |
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Friday, February 5, 8-10pm All exhibitions Members Opening / In the Gallery Jion a few thousand of your fellow Members to mark the opening of the Gallery's first 2010 exhibitions. Present your Membership card and receive admission for you and one guest. |
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Saturday, February 6, 2pm Visceral Bodies Artist Talk / Shelagh Keeley / In the Gallery Toronto-based artist Shelagh Keeley talks about her work, Writing on the Body, and her long-standing practice. Free with Gallery admission |
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Saturday, February 6, 3pm Visceral Bodies Artist Talk / Gabriel de la Mora / First floor: Visceral Bodies exhibition–In the Gallery Join Mexican conceptual artist Gabriel de la Mora who is well known for his works using unconventional materials. His sculptures, videos and installations address his interest in personal, familial and national identity. |
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Tuesday, February 9, 7pm Visions of British Columbia: A Landscape Manual Artists & Writers in Conversation / Part 1: Figure Ground–The Artist in the Landscape / In the Gallery Join BC-based writers and artists featured in the exhibition for expanded discussions on urban landscapes, the construction of the “natural” world and the artist’s relationship to this place and the land. Join Kevin Schmidt in conversation with Peter Culley. Free with Gallery admission. |
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Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 28 All exhibitions Free Gallery admission / BC Canada Pavilion / In the Gallery Opening in February 2010, the Province of British Columbia will host the BC Canada Pavilion on the fourth floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery. As part of the Province’s signature celebration site at Robson Square, the Pavilion will feature state-of-the-art, interactive displays showcasing the very best of B.C. innovation and culture to the world. Admission to the Art Gallery and Pavilion will be free during the 2010 Olympic Games from February 12 through February 28, 2010. |
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March |
Saturday, March 6, 2pm Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man Tour / Wayne Vogl / In the Gallery Wayne Vogl, UBC anatomy professor tours the exhibition, giving perspective to Leonardo’s relationship to the field of anatomy and the Renaissance body. Free with Gallery admission. |
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Tuesday, March 9, 7pm Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man Talk / Emily O'Brien / In the Gallery SFU professor Emily O’Brien speaks on The Italian Renaissance: Revisiting an Age of Rebirth. Free with Gallery Admission. This event is made possible with the assistance of the Istituto Italiano de Cultura Vancouver. |
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Friday, March 12, 6pm–midnight FUSE I want to be alone (with you) / In the Gallery FUSE goes lo-fi with a series of performances and environments designed to let you chill out, get down and take it easy. Get to know your neighbour by sending postcards to a stranger, enjoy free gifts by Natalie Purschwitz, performances by Carol Sawyer, Hello, Blue Roses and more. For more information on the series, visit the FUSE page. Admission: $19.50 (including tax) Adults, Senior, Student. Free for Gallery Members. |
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Saturday–Sunday, March 13–14, 10am–5pm Family FUSE Weekend Inside Out / In the Gallery The Vancouver Art Gallery’s Family FUSE Weekend will explore Inside Out. Together, families will investigate inside and outside spaces from the real to the imaginary, from our bodies to our minds. This weekend will include special tours and activities designed for children aged-6-to-12 and their families. Participate in animation and drawing workshops, take in film, hear live music and rediscover the Gallery in a whole new way. For more information on the series, visit the Special Events page. Free for Members and Children aged 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Regular Admission Rates apply. $19.50 Adults, $14 Senior (65+), $13 Student (with valid ID). |
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Tuesday, March 16, 7pm Visions of British Columbia: A Landscape Manual Curator's Tour / Bruce Grenville / In the Gallery Join Bruce Grenville, senior curator, for a tour of the exhibition. Free with Gallery admission. |
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Saturday, March 20, 2pm Visions of British Columbia: A Landscape Manual Talk / Marcia Crosby / In the Gallery Art historian and writer Marcia Crosby speaks on painting the land and the work of Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun in Visions of British Columbia. Free with Gallery Admission |
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Saturday, March 20, 2–5pm What Is...Series What is Contemporary Art? / In the Gallery Investigate key ideas that have driven visual art in the last three decades through artwork on display in the Gallery. What Is... a new series of courses at the Vancouver Art Gallery, explores ideas and themes rooted in historical and contemporary art. No previous knowledge is required. $45 per course; Members $35 per course. Includes Gallery admission. Call 604.662.4700 to register. |
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Tuesday, March 23, 7pm Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man Talk / Bronwen Wilson / In the Gallery Bronwen Wilson, Renaissance scholar and author, addresses ideas, visibility and the expansion of knowledge in relation to Leonardo’s works. Free with Gallery admission. |
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Friday, March 26, 7–9pm / Saturday, March 27, 10:30am–7:30pm Offsite: Ken Lum Making Space / Ken Lum; Rosalyn Deutsche; Tasmin Dillon; Anne Pasternak / In the Gallery This two-day conference will examine the complexity and contradictions around art and culture in relation to the public arena. The event will ask how culture and art inhabit our civic spaces. Invited speakers include artist Ken Lum, whose work is featured in Offsite, art historian Rosalyn Deutsche (Columbia University), Tamsin Dillon, head of art for the London Underground and Anne Pasternak, artistic director for Creative Time. $65 Adults; $55 Members; $30 Students (with valid ID). Beginning February 1, please call 604.662.4700 for reservations. Presented in conjunction with Fillip, a contemporary art magazine. Presenting Sponsor: Kasian Architecture Interior Design & Planning Ltd. |
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April |
Tuesday, April 6, 7pm Visceral Bodies Curator's Tour / Daina Augaitis / In the Gallery Join Daina Augaitis, chief curator/associate director, for a tour of the exhibition. Free with Gallery admission. |
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Wednesday, April 7, 7pm Visions of British Columbia: A Landscape Manual After Hours / In the Gallery Enjoy intimate access to Visions of British Columbia and join writer Ivan E Coyote, musician Veda Hille and writer/commentator Bill Richardson for an evening of unique and uniquely entertaining visions of BC. $30 Adults; $20 Members. Beginning March 1, please call 604.662.4700 to book your tickets. |
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Saturday, April 10, 2pm Visions of British Columbia: A Landscape Manual Artists & Writers in Conversation / Part 2: Super Natural Manufactured / In the Gallery Join BC-based writers and artists featured in the exhibition for expanded discussions on urban landscapes, the construction of the “natural” world and the artist’s relationship to this place and the land. Join Liz Magor in conversation with Ruth Ozeki. Free with Gallery admission. |
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Saturday, April 10, 2–5pm What Is...Series What is Drawing? / In the Gallery From Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical works to Picasso’s sketches, this course explores the oldest tool used by artists to create images. What Is... a new series of courses at the Vancouver Art Gallery, explores ideas and themes rooted in historical and contemporary art. No previous knowledge is required. $45 per course; Members $35 per course. Includes Gallery admission. Beginning December 1, call 604.662.4700 to register. |
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Tuesday, April 13, 7pm Visions of British Columbia: A Landscape Manual Artists and Writers in Conversation / Part 3: Cities in Flux–In the Gallery Join BC-based writers and artists featured in the exhibition for expanded discussions on urban landscapes, the construction of the “natural” world and the artist’s relationship to this place and the land. Join Christos Dikeakos in conversation with Lee Henderson. Free with Gallery Admission |
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Saturday, April 17, 2–5pm What Is...Series What is Life Drawing? A Practical Course / In the Gallery Learn to render the human form with a live model. What Is... a new series of courses at the Vancouver Art Gallery, explores ideas and themes rooted in historical and contemporary art. No previous knowledge is required. $45 per course; Members $35 per course. Includes Gallery admission. Beginning December 1, call 604.662.4700 to register. |
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Tuesday, April 20, 7pm Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man Tour / Moving Between Arts and Sciences / Jane Slemon / In the Gallery Join Jane Slemon in exploring the ways Leonardo’s drawings invite us to consider the ways arts and sciences learn from one another. As a teacher, she engages art and design students in learning about the human body by focusing on how it connects to their work in other fields of study. Jane was previously an intensive care nurse and is currently a musician. Free with Gallery admission. |
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Friday, April 23, 6-12pm Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man Masquerade / In the Gallery What is Masquerade? A Leonardo da Vinci, Italian Renaissance-inspired masked gathering and progressive, three-floor feast of performance art, music and delectable Italian fare at the Gallery. Details coming soon. Proceeds support the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibitions and programs. |
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Saturday, April 24, 2pm Visceral Bodies Talk / Randy Lee Cutler / In the Gallery Artist, critic and educator Randy Lee Cutler speaks on the body as related to appetite, containment and cultural embodiment. Free with Gallery admission. |
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