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Bringing Vancouver's Visual Art Community Together! Host of Art Vancouver Contemporary Art Fair
& Art Downtown outdoor art market.

03/02/2026

Explore the world through Elika Keshavarz’s eyes 🌎✨.

Our new Art Vancouver exhibitor feature shares how Keshavarz, an Iranian artist, translates emotion, memory, and human experience into color, shapes, and texture. From her intuitive creative process to embracing vulnerability, her work invites us all to pause, reflect, and connect.

Read the full feature at artvancouver.net to learn more about her vision and see her work in person at Art Vancouver (), May 28–31.

02/27/2026

The Art Vancouver team is in LA! 🎨✨ Lisa Wolfin and Taisha Teal are at the Start Up Art Fair this weekend.

Stop by Room 225 to say hi —we can’t wait to connect!

02/19/2026

The celebration continues.

Explore the remaining zodiac signs and the creative experiences they may bring in the Year of the Horse.

Part 2 of our lunar zodiac series

02/17/2026

Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse.
A season of movement, celebration, and new beginnings.

Explore Part 1 of our zodiac series and see what the year may bring you

01/28/2026

Calling all creators!

Join 4-time Art Vancouver Exhibitor, Elizabeth Cross for Love Entangled, a Flower Acrylic Art Class

Elizabeth’s vibrant, layered work blends emotion, nature, and expressive colour in ways that feel personal and powerful. In this class, she’ll guide you step-by-step through acrylic techniques focused on building texture, depth, and intuitive flow from the comfort of your own home.

No experience needed!

What to expect:
• Friendly, hands-on instruction
• A relaxed, welcoming creative space
• Perfect for beginners and curious makers

🗓 February 12th & 23rd + June 5th
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Online

Grab your tickets today at vanvaf.com/artclasses

01/21/2026

Flowers have always carried meaning in art. Today, contemporary artists are reworking the genre through abstraction, experimentation, and emotional depth.

This article explores why floral imagery continues to resonate in contemporary practice and why it remains compelling for both artists and collectors.

Inspired by these ideas, VVAF’s flower art classes invite artists to explore color, form, and observation through a subject that is both timeless and current.

Sign up to a flower art class with the link in our bio or read the full article on Flowers in Contemporary Art.

01/17/2026

✨ Networking isn’t just schmoozing. It’s how you level up your art game 🎨💬
From gallery openings to online DMs, every connection is a chance to collab, get seen, and grow your vibe.

💡 Tip: Before you meet someone, have your “who I am & what I make” spiel ready. 30 sec for quick convos, 2 min for the deep dive.

Read the full article by Preety Komal on our website. Link in bio.

01/12/2026

Winter is quiet, but creativity doesn’t have to be.
Take a moment to explore color, texture, and your own creative rhythm this month.

Let Your Creativity Blossom returns January 22, online at 7 PM PST.
Paint this piece alongside Lauren Morris.

vanvaf.com/artclasses

12/29/2025

2026 is shaping up to be a year full of creativity, learning, and connection with the Vancouver Visual Art Foundation.

Learn & create year-round — our online & in-person art classes give everyone space to grow.

Art Vancouver 10th edition — a platform for contemporary art and global voices.

Art Downtown 7th edition — experience an outdoor art festival at Lot 19, accessible to everyone, full of discovery and city-life energy.

Stay inspired, mark your calendars, and join us for a year of art you won’t forget. See you in 2026!

12/22/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like inside an artist’s studio? 🎨 From quiet moments of creation to the energy of collaboration, art studios are more than just spaces; they’re sanctuaries.

Visit vanvaf.com to read Preety Komal’s article on 'Creating safe spaces: how art studios become sanctuaries'. We also invite you to watch our Art Stories videos, or listen to our official podcast to step inside these creative worlds.

11/24/2025

Breaking into the art world can feel overwhelming, but Vancouver’s creative community offers opportunities for emerging artists to build visibility, connect with peers, and grow their practice.

This guide by Preety Komal covers how to market yourself, find galleries and shows, access funding, and navigate the evolving art landscape.

Read the full article on our website. Link available in the bio.

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http://www.vanvaf.com/

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