Lovely gallery with a very interesting selection of beautiful art. Definitely worth a visit!read more

Always enjoy strolling thru this gallery…read more The artwork is always distinctive and intriguing!

Equinox Gallery is a contemporary art gallery with both Canadian and international artists. Having…read morebeen around for 36-odd years, they are widely reputed nationally and abroad. With an impressive roster of artists including Liz Magor, Gordon Smith and Philippe Raphanel, they have also carried the works of more established artists like David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein and Jean-Paul Riopelle. Equinox continues to maintain a solid reputation in the art world, with collectors, critics, artists and art enthusiasts. The space is open, clean and malleable; and the exhibitions are consistently fresh and interesting.

Beautiful space, intriguing artwork, with curators eager to talk at length about each piece and…read moreanswer any questions. Definitely a rewarding visit.

The first time I came here was in 2001 and a sculpture literally brought me to a stop. I was in a…read morehurry but HAD to see more. I often drop in when on Granville Island and now always include it in the list I give to visiting friends. The gallery holds the art of Peter Kiss and Tanya Gleave. Peter's art is often tongue-in-cheek which perhaps makes the subtly biting social commentary, more generally palatable. Usually in the form of people, animals, zany birdhouses or 2-D sculpture. Tanya's art is heavy on the feels. I wish I had a picture of a piece that has always stayed with me but I didn't know it would have that effect until the following days when the image wouldn't leave me. The gallery is light and airy and the reception is welcoming. Private commissions are an option. Monday's it's closed and it doesn't open till 10:30 a.m. I mention this as I have sometimes been disappointed to find the door darkened :)

We literally just wandered into the Peter Kiss Gallery from the street, drawn in by the whimsical,…read morefor lack of a better word, carvings and sculptures within. They are mostly large in size, folk art in style, and usually based on a humorous twist on a theme or an idea. For example, a group of figures encased in a wood block is titled "Stuck in Another Committee." From what I understand of Peter Kiss's artist's bio, he once trained as a wildlife zoologist. Salmon are a common motif, and one of my favourite pieces in the gallery was a beaver that has a goofy smile on its face and reaches out as if begging for a hug - it's titled "How about a Kiss?" Though I have little money in my personal art budget, I really enjoyed visiting this two-level gallery of work with a little tongue in cheek on Railspur Alley.

A delightful gallery with many vibrant and colorful works! There is a friendly dog who will greet…read moreyou and take you through the story of the artists! I've never seen a dog docent before but now I've seen it all.

I saw this gallery on this years Art Walk. The piece that attracted me and is right up my ally was…read morethe huma(n)ature pieces by Jennifer Clark. I picked up a postcard of her piece. Her art is a combination of a Tool poster meets the pastel works of Tara McPherson. I just stood and looked at her work hypnotized and mesmerized for a good 20 minutes. The guy running the gallery was super awesome and friendly. The prices for the pieces for what they are are very reasonable.

I like this little gallery; a spot of culture in an otherwise dead zone of downtown, bereft of…read moretransit, edged by stadia, and just hanging on to the still-industrial edge of Yaletown. It's a gallery that's quite friendly, and also not your standard white box o' art. No, instead you twist and turn your way through the exhibition space, around corners and through mini-corridors of art. They specialize in modern art and paintings, but there's an occasional photography exhibit here as well. In addition, they sell prints, posters, and original works, plus offer appraisal and framing services. It's definitely worth a stop in.

I've been here a few times off and on for events with friends etc. Whatever the show they do make…read moreuse of the space when it comes to displaying pieces.

We had a really great experience visiting the FCA gallery. We have been there twice, and it is…read moreabsolutely beautiful and never disappoints. We will continue to visit when we are in the Vancouver area. The space is filled with absolutely beautiful paintings by Canadian artists. Such talented artists! There is a mix of paintings as well as some sculptures. The vibe of this space is very relaxed and warming. The gallery is very clean and easy to navigate. The staff is always so friendly and happy to answer any questions that you may have. We even wound up purchasing a beautiful painting by Maggie Ziegler called "On the Way to becoming." We are always so impressed by FCA. If you are in Vancouver, and want to visit a beautiful art gallery, we recommend stopping in here. Admission is free and donations are always welcomed.

I need to confess two things: 1. Despite my frequent visits…read moreto Granville Island over the past 6 years, since I moved to Vancouver, I never visited this art gallery here. In fact, I didn't even know it existed. 2. I'm embarrassed to admit, despite my love for the arts (and especially Canadian art), I wasn't aware of the Federation of Canadian Artists until recently, when my artist friend became a member of this long-standing prestigious organization. The organization runs the gallery here and, technically, the gallery is named "Federation Gallery". That's what the signage says. (Side note: I was going to create a "new business" here on Yelp for the Federation Gallery, but decided to use the existing organizational name, and this existing page). This is such a wonderful gallery, in so many ways! It's not the biggest or the poshest gallery. There are no snooty folks walking around, and no employees hovering as you browse. No-one tries to sell you anything (although the works here are available for purchase). No-one looks down on you if you ask questions about the showcased pieces or the artists. But there ARE a lot of diverse artworks, in various mediums, in diverse formats, in different genres, all done by Canadian artists, all members of the Federation. I like how here you can see up-and-coming local artists. So many are so talented! I found this passage on their website SO interesting: "The FCA continues to operate as a registered charity with members throughout Canada and Chapters in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. The FCA is dedicated to raising artistic standards by stimulating participants to greater heights of knowledge and achievement by offering what is believed to be the first completely artists' sponsored gallery in Canada. Currently the Federation is the only national-level visual arts organization that manages their own full-time art gallery". Cool! While visiting, I signed up for their email list, to get advance notice of their openings and events and art shows. If you're interested in art, I encourage you to visit this gallery and to check out their website.

I support the arts, and I love exploring museums and galleries, wherever I go. So I was thrilled to…read morepass this contemporary art gallery many times in my travels in Yaletown (my new neighborhood, as we moved here six months ago). I finally got the chance the other day to go in and check it out. I know this gallery has various "off-site" locations (such as at the Yaletown-Roundhouse station), but I am only reviewing this site on Nelson Street. It's very small. There are two exhibition rooms, with a small ante-room by the front door with published materials (books and flyers) and a few eclectic knick-knacks. The actual exhibition rooms contain artwork installations that rotate regularly, so every 3-5 months or so, the exhibits will change. When I visited, there was a screen projector in one room, projecting scenes of waterfalls and/or clouds and sunrises and sunsets on the walls. (I forget the artist's name). The other room contained an installation by Andrew Dadson highlighting plant forms and light. I really enjoyed the Dadson exhibit, and I read up on the exhibit and the artist off the complementary flyers provided. My kid and I liked how admission to the gallery was free, and we enjoyed checking out the two artists' works on display. But the site and exhibits are so small, it took us ten minutes to see it all. I think most people would spend between 5-15 minutes here, I say this so people reading this don't make this gallery an end destination and drive here specifically to check it out. Better to add it to your list with other things to do in Yaletown.

Came here with a group of friends to check out the Deanna Bowen's "A Harlem Nocturne" exhibit with…read moresome friends. It's a definitely a more intimate gallery, and while the architecture may not be anything to phone home about, I thought it was really nice. Very clean, well lit, and yes, you guessed it -- contemporary. While the Deanna Bowen exhibit was great, another really stand-out feature for me was the little "Resources" nook. I spent about 30 minutes there, waiting for my punctually-challenged friends, so I really got into things. Great selection of books, prints, and artwork, most available for purchase, about or relating to the various exhibits. The little TV playing the loop of five or six videos, again, relating to the various exhibits, was a great for either an introductory or deeper look into the displayed artists or their exhibits. It's a chic, little gallery. A great place to check out if you've got an hour to kill downtown. I'd absolutely go again!

Great gallery with modern art love the textured art my favorite kind two stories to enjoy casual…read moreatmosphere

Either I will call Bau-Xi Gallery a pleasant surprise during a Shopping Walk on Granville Street or…read moremore accurately I call it and Explosion of Twisting perceptions in a quiet Westside Neighbourhood. Bau-Xi Gallery is hosting Mr. Anthony Redpath a Man that takes Landscapes, Objects and People and poses each item to confuse the viewers mind and cause your Perception of that very image you think you know to change in front of your eyes. Also Bau-Xi Gallery is a constant on a block of changing retailers and gentrification, just steps from the gallery VPD used Deadly force to subdue a Mentally Ill man that case (Paul Boyd) is still under review just as the images on Galleries walls for the public to see. Redpaths work will only be on display till Aug 25, images start @ $2500 and if your a collector this work is a steal in my opinion