The North Shore of Vancouver is a vibrant and active arts community that spreads from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. Full of galleries, public art, theatre and more, this exciting hub of creativity is just waiting to be discovered by you. Grab a coffee and tour around the area, as you are bound to be inspired. Don't forget to stop by Opus to take advantage of the creative ideas brewing in your brain.

1. Take a walking tour of the many
PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS in the Lower Lonsdale area.
Visit www.geoweb.dnv.org
for a map.

2. PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY focuses on photography and media arts. This gallery is bound to arouse your creativity and provoke thought.
333 Chesterfield Ave
t. 604-986-1351

3. Stop by SWEET ART BAKERY for delicious and intricately designed desserts.
109 Lonsdale Ave
t. 604-988-1000

4. The ARTISAN BAKERY is a favourite stop for a lunch of freshly baked bread and soup. Yum!
127 Lonsdale Ave
t. 604-990-3530

5. CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ARTSPACE exhibits local and international artists working in all mediums and styles.
335 Lonsdale Ave
t. 604-980-3559

6. The ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION OF NORTH VANCOUVER is committed to the development of the arts as an industry and as an expression of personal creativity. Read about their annual FANS Fundraising Event
335 Lonsdale Ave t. 604-980-3559

7. Get over to WEST OF JAVA for a friendly cup of coffee and see local artwork too!
105 East 1st Street t. 604-983-3467

8.Established in 1989 ARTISTS' FOR KIDS TRUST is building an art education legacy for the children of British Columbia through the sale of original prints created by its artist patrons.
810 West 21st Street t. 604-903-3798

9. CENTENNIAL THEATRE has shown local and international performing artists, hosted seminars, film festivals, and movie productions for 35 years.
2300 Lonsdale Ave North t. 604-984-4484

10. Go to the FERRY BUILDING GALLERY in West Vancouver to see the art of emerging and established artists who are past or present North Shore artists. The Gallery offers art lectures, tours, art classes and more.
1414 Argyle Ave t. 604-925-7290

11. The WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY features The Gallery at the Library. See exciting new artwork by local artists.
1950 Marine Drive t. 604-925-7400

12. The SEYMOUR ART GALLERY is located in Deep Cove. The newly renovated Treasure Cove Gift Shop represents over 70 artists, and the exhibits change regularly. What are you waiting for?
4360 Gallant Ave t. 604-924-1378

13. BAD DOG ARTS provides a creative environment without rules for artists to push boundaries and create their work.
364B East Esplanade t. 604-209-9711

14. THE FAMOUS OPEN DOOR STUDIO SOCIETY is a bustling life drawing group-from pencil to pottery, your eyes and mind will be busy at this studio.
364B East Esplanade t. 604-209-9711

15. The STUDIO2 ART GALLERY welcomes artists of all mediums and exhibitions change monthly.
102-814 West 15th Street t. 604-990-4301

16. SILK PURSE ART CENTRE promotes the arts by hosting musical concerts, visual art exhibits, literary events as well as workshops and childrens programs. Also home to the West Vancouver Community Arts Council.
1570 Argyle Ave t. 604-925-7291

Other Galleries of Interest
Artpars Original Fine Arts
Bel Art Gallery
Buckland Southerst Gallery
Capilano College Studio Art Gallery
District Hall of North Vancouver (Foyer)
First Street Gallery
Harrison Galleries
Khot-La Cha Art Gallery
Lonsdale Quay Native Arts
Pemberton Studios
Yo-Yo Gallery

For a listing of more galleries and artists studios which we were unable to fit in our newsletter visit www.northvancouver.com/community/arts/

The locations we have included are by no means comprehensive as there is just so much going on that we were unable to track it all down! If we missed you we are truly apologetic, let us know who you are at info@opusframing.com