| 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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November |
Thursday, November 5 Ya Dinner and Tour Exclusive Young Associates Event / In the Gallery The Young Associates (YA) Membership offers a rising generation of art enthusiasts the opportunity to expand their involvement in the contemporary art world by aligning themselves with the Vancouver Art Gallery. Find out more |
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Saturday, November 14, 2pm Owen Kydd Artist Talk / Owen Kydd / In the Gallery Vancouver-based artist Owen Kydd discusses his video installation and artistic practice. Free with Gallery Admission. |
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Tuesday, November 17, 7pm Expanding Horizons Tour / John O'Brian / In the Gallery John O’Brian, renowned art historian and author of Beyond Wilderness: The Group of Seven, Canadian Identity, and Contemporary Art, speaks on landscape, Canadian art history and national identity. Free with Gallery Admission |
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Saturday-Sunday, November 21-22, 10am-5pm Family FUSE Weekend Green World / In the Gallery This Family FUSE Weekend explores the Green World: from a sense of awe and wonder with nature to the human desire to shape and change our environment. Participate in sound and animation workshops, take in film and live dance, and tour the exhibitions. This program of artists, filmmakers and performers will provide a provocative and playful look at the ways in which artists respond to the natural world. 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). For more information about Family FUSE Weekend, call 604.662.4700 |
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Saturday, November 21, 2pm Dawn: Sketches and Paintings by the Group of Seven Curator's Tour / Ian Thom / In the Gallery Join Ian Thom, Senior Curator, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Free with Gallery Admission |
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Friday, November 27, 12:10pm Scott McFarland Out for Lunch / In the Gallery Garden concertos by Debussy and Ravel (Performers: Naomi and Emily Woo) Our ongoing Out for Lunch concert series moves into the gallery for these garden-themed performances. For more information on the series, visit the Out For Lunch page. Free with Gallery Admission |
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Saturday, November 28, 2pm Scott McFarland Tour / Harry Jongerden / In the Gallery Garden Director for the Van Dusen Botanical gardens Harry Jongerden expands on the West Coast gardens in Scott McFarland’s work. Free with Gallery Admission |
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December |
Wednesday, December 2, 6-8pm Expanding Horizons After Hours / The Idea of the North / In the Gallery This new series of events brings you into the gallery after hours, to tour the exhibition and experience innovative, multidisciplinary programs in an intimate setting. Experience a Canadian icon: Glenn Gould’s famous 1967 radio documentary The Idea of North In the Gallery’s spectacular rotunda. A guided tour of the exhibition by Sherrill E. Grace, Professor of English at UBC and author of Canada and the Idea of North begins at 6pm; listening event begins at 7pm. $25.00 Adults and $15.00 for Members. Limited seating available. Starting November 2, call 604-662-4700 for tickets. |
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Saturday, December 5, 2pm Scott McFarland Tour / John Atkin / In the Gallery Civic historian and author John Atkins expands on the social, architectural and urban histories hinted at in the garden vistas of Scott McFarland’s work. Free with Gallery Admission |
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