Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art The only public gallery in Canada devoted to the inspiring work of Bill Reid (1920–1998) and the contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast.
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Located in downtown Vancouver.

Have you gotten your tickets yet? 👀We’re just days away from Let’s Hear It for 2-Spirit!, featuring Theo Rhetical, a Two...
07/28/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet? 👀

We’re just days away from Let’s Hear It for 2-Spirit!, featuring Theo Rhetical, a Two-Spirit drag king of Peepeekisis Cree and Métis ancestry.

Known for his striking artistry, Theo won Best Makeup at the 2025 Draggys. He is a drag son of Heathen and Genesis, and together they form the Haus of Eden, the city’s only all-drag-king house.

Theo joins a powerhouse lineup featuring Ella Lamoureux, Ilona Verley, Thanks Jem, and Jaylene Tyme, with DJ O Show bringing the soundtrack for the night. 💅

Beyond the performances, guests can shop from invited 2-Spirit vendors, enjoy bannock and light refreshments, and stop by the CBRC's table for zines and educational resources on 2-Spirit identities.

📅 August 8
⏰ 6:00 to 8:00 pm

👉 Get your tickets today! https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/public-programs/let-s-hear-it-for-2-spirit

📚 Calling all educators!Join us for a Pro-D Day Workshop designed to support teachers in bringing Northwest Coast art, s...
07/27/2026

📚 Calling all educators!

Join us for a Pro-D Day Workshop designed to support teachers in bringing Northwest Coast art, stories, and perspectives into the classroom.

Led by our Education Specialist, this two-hour session will include time to explore the Gallery, a guided exhibition tour, reflective discussion, and hands-on activities in the Hummingbird Gathering Space.

Connect with other educators, discover new approaches to arts-based learning, and leave with ideas for creating meaningful connections between Northwest Coast art and your students’ learning.

📅 August 21
⏰ 11:00 am–1:00 pm
🎟️ $25 per person

Advance registration is required. Space is limited.

👉 Register here: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/public-programs/professional-development-day-for-educators-i-august-2026

Jaylene Tyme is a celebrated Two-Spirit Indigenous trans woman, sober community advocate, and Vancouver drag legend with...
07/23/2026

Jaylene Tyme is a celebrated Two-Spirit Indigenous trans woman, sober community advocate, and Vancouver drag legend with connections to Zagime Anishinabek First Nation, Kawacatoose First Nation, and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan.

A Sixties Scoop survivor with Saulteaux, Cree, and Métis heritage, Jaylene is known for her iconic celebrity impersonations, decades of community advocacy, and unforgettable stage presence. She competed on Season 5 of Canada’s Drag Race, where she was crowned Miss Congeniality.

Catch Jaylene live at the Gallery as part of our upcoming all-ages 2-Spirit drag celebration! She’ll take the stage alongside Ella Lamoureux, Ilona Verley, Thanks Jem, and Theo Rhetical, with DJ O Show keeping the energy high throughout the evening. 🪩

Explore a marketplace featuring invited 2-Spirit vendors, enjoy bannock and light refreshments. The CBRC will be onsite with zines, educational materials, and resources about 2-Spirit identities.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 pm

🎟️ Tickets
$40 Regular Admission
$35 BRG Members and Indigenous Peoples

👉 Get your tickets today! https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/public-programs/let-s-hear-it-for-2-spirit

Your Bill Reid Gallery membership now offers you more!Starting August 1, BRG members receive 20% off general admission a...
07/22/2026

Your Bill Reid Gallery membership now offers you more!

Starting August 1, BRG members receive 20% off general admission at the Chinese Canadian Museum, located in the historic Wing Sang building in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Through exhibitions and programs, the CCM shares and celebrates the stories, histories, and contributions of Chinese Canadians, reflecting the richness and diversity of Canada.

To redeem, simply show your current Bill Reid Gallery membership card at the Chinese Canadian Museum’s front desk. 🎟️

👉 Not a BRG Member yet? Join today and enjoy unlimited admission to the Bill Reid Gallery, special member perks, and new benefits like this one! Learn more: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/become-a-member

🔴 Let’s Hear It for 2-Spirit! 🔴Join us on August 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for an all-ages drag celebration featuring Ella ...
07/18/2026

🔴 Let’s Hear It for 2-Spirit! 🔴

Join us on August 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for an all-ages drag celebration featuring Ella Lamoureux, Ilona Verley, Jaylene Tyme, Thanks Jem, and Theo Rhetical. 💅🙌

DJ O Show returns to keep the energy high, while invited 2-Spirit artists bring their work to a special community marketplace. Guests can also enjoy bannock and light refreshments throughout the evening.

Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC will be onsite with zines, educational materials, and resources about 2-Spirit identities, with a staff member available to connect with visitors and answer questions.

Bring your family and friends and get ready for an evening of glamour, joy, and unapologetic 2-Spirit expression and authenticity at the Gallery! 🪩

🎟️ Tickets
$40 Regular Admission
$35 BRG Members and Indigenous Peoples

👉 Get Tickets and Learn More: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/public-programs/let-s-hear-it-for-2-spirit

Last Saturday, participants spent a full day learning to make moccasins with Jamie Gentry Designs taking home not only a...
07/15/2026

Last Saturday, participants spent a full day learning to make moccasins with Jamie Gentry Designs taking home not only a pair made by their own hands but also new skills, stories, and memories from the experience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Jamie for sharing her knowledge, care, and artistry throughout the workshop.

🌸 Jamie Gentry’s solo exhibition, 'Blossoming', is on view at the Gallery until August 10.

👉 Interested in joining us for a future workshop? Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://signup-can.keela.co/BRGNewsletter

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is pleased to announce the acquisition of 'River Man' and 'Ocean Woman', tw...
07/14/2026

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is pleased to announce the acquisition of 'River Man' and 'Ocean Woman', two prints by Ocean Hyland, for its permanent collection.

Featured in our current exhibition, 'Every River Has a Mouth: The Visual Languages That Connect Us', the works reflect on teachings of balance: rivers carrying masculine energy and the ocean embodying feminine strength. Water emerges as a source of life, spirit, and story. It is also a teacher, a connector, and a living presence.

In recent years, the Gallery has prioritized strengthening the representation of women and Salish artists within its collection. Ocean’s accomplished printmaking practice and multidisciplinary body of work make these prints meaningful additions to the Gallery’s holdings, supporting future exhibitions, research, and interpretation.

Visit the Gallery to see 'River Man' and 'Ocean Woman' on display in 'Every River Has a Mouth', on view until February 14, 2027.

📷 Ocean Hyland headshot by Jessie Recalma

💎 One of the gems in our Shop: 'Three Finned Killer Whale #3' by renowned Haida artist Reg Davidson.Part of Davidson’s ...
07/14/2026

💎 One of the gems in our Shop: 'Three Finned Killer Whale #3' by renowned Haida artist Reg Davidson.

Part of Davidson’s 'Three Finned' series, this striking serigraph draws on Haida forms and symbolic imagery through a bold, balanced composition.

Each print in this limited edition of 94 has been personally inspected, hand-signed, and numbered by the artist. 🙌

Unframed, approximately 21” × 21”. Available in the Gallery Shop and online.

👉 Find out more: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/collections/whats-new/products/three-finned-killer-whale-3-limited-edition-print

07/09/2026

Watch our panel discussion with artists featured in Every River Has a Mouth, moderated by guest curator Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun. 🌊

🙌 Featuring James Harry, Sydney Pascal, Manuel Axel Strain, and Grace Edwards.

Caught breaking the rules in the courtyard. 🐾This Salish Woolly Dog Plush, designed by Musqueam weaver and knowledge kee...
07/07/2026

Caught breaking the rules in the courtyard. 🐾

This Salish Woolly Dog Plush, designed by Musqueam weaver and knowledge keeper Debra Sparrow, θəliχwəlwət, is now available in the Gallery Shop.

Inspired by the Coast Salish woolly dog, once bred for its wool-like fleece and deeply connected to weaving traditions of the Pacific Northwest, this plush carries a story of companionship, culture, and care.

Available now | $42

🙌 Don't forget, BRG Members get 10% off Shop items!

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639 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C2G3

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+16046823455

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