By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival | Runs until February 16 | FREE | PoMoArts | Online and in-person The Community Arts Council of Vancouver presents the Outsider Arts Festival as a touring exhibition. The purpose of the festival is to spark conversation around “who and what counts in the art world.” Self-identified “Outsider Artists” often face social exclusion and other barriers to the mainstream art world. Participating artists will showcase pieces that challenge stereotypes and tackle pressing social issues, such as restorative justice. The exhibit can be viewed in-person at the Port Moody Arts Centre or online…
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By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Book sale | Nov. 30 | FREE | SFU Surrey Looking for some new reading material going into winter break? Browse through this collection of affordable, gently used books! Also up for grabs…
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By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Council elects new member for oversight committee on executive officers Council asked for nominations of non-executive members to fill a vacant spot on the oversight committee on executive officers. According to the SFSS policies,…
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By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Lumière YVR | Runs until November 30 | FREE | Various locations in Vancouver Light up the night with art installations across the West End! In its 8th year, Lumière will showcase a range of…
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By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Vancouver Special: Disorientations and Echo | Runs until January 2, 2022 | $18 or by donation on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Vancouver Art Gallery Featuring over 30 artists, Vancouver Special is an intricate…
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By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Why the Arts Matter . . . Especially Now | Oct. 18, 5:30–6:45 p.m. | FREE | Online This interview event features Sirish Rao, co-founder of Vancouver’s Indian Summer Festival (ISF). Led by…
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By: Zarena Zaidi, SFU Student Virtual Tour of Uninvited | Oct. 12, 12:30 p.m. | FREE | Online McMichael Canadian Art Collection is holding a virtual tour of Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment, which showcases over 200…
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By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Orange Shirt Day Events | September 27–October 1 | FREE | SFU campuses Join the Office for Aboriginal Peoples, Indigenous Student Centre, and First Nations Student Association for four days of programming to commemorate Orange…
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By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor So Damn Proud | Sept. 20, 22, 24 | $19 for students | Annex Theatre So Damn Proud is the opening production of Indigenous-led theatre company Holy Crow Arts. Written and directed by…
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By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate North Shore Artisan Market | Sept 10, 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | FREE | Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way Check out a variety of handmade goods from dozens of local artists at the North Shore…
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