Lucas CloutierYou’d probably be surprised to know that there are over 30 art galleries in Vancouver. Of course, they range from large spaces to cozier ones, with exhibits as varied as they are themed.
Some of the galleries on our lists may be new to you, even if you’re on the art scene. And if you’re just looking to discover and explore the world of art, then this list has it all, from the popular to eclectic!
- The Vancouver Art Gallery
- Contemporary Art Gallery
- Bau-Xi Gallery
- The Polygon Gallery
- Ukama Gallery
- Art Works Gallery
- Petley Jones Gallery
- The Centre A Gallery
- Jennifer Kostuik Gallery
- The Vancouver Fine Art Gallery
- Lattimer Gallery
- Catriona Jeffries
- Artspeak Gallery
- Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
- Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
- Douglas Reynolds Gallery
- Crystalworks Gallery
- Grunt Gallery
- Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
- Monte Clark Gallery
- Chali Rosso Art Gallery
The Vancouver Art Gallery
– Media credit: vanartgallery
Website: https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/
Location: 750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada
Contact details: 604-662-4700
Operating hours:
- Closed on Tuesday
- Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday to Friday: 10 AM – 8 PM
- Saturday to Monday: 10 AM – 5 PM
At the Vancouver Art Gallery, you’ll find a vast variety of art pieces from around the world. Changing displays highlight the work of Canadian and international artists, giving you the chance to check out the pieces you might want to take home.
Special events like Day of Delight feature films and workshops that are not just creative but thought-provoking. And on Friday nights, you can unwind at Lobby Lounge!
Between 5 and 8 PM, the Gallery Lobby transforms into a relaxing lounge where you can enjoy a drink before or after your visit to see the exhibition.
Ideas and Experiences Members receive one complimentary drink, as do visitors who have purchased an admission ticket that day.
Art and alcohol? Sign us up!
| Pro Tip: The Gallery Store is also a great place to purchase gifts for art enthusiasts of all ages, with featured artist works on mugs, scarves, books, and even towels. |
Contemporary Art Gallery
– Media credit: cagvancouver
Website: https://cagvancouver.org/
Location: 555 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6R5, Canada
Contact details: 604-681-2700
Operating hours:
- Closed on Monday
- Tuesday to Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM
At the Contemporary Art Gallery, you’ll find a diverse collection of contemporary works by local and international artists. The space features multiple rooms, each showcasing different shows and a wide range of media.
Admission’s free, so you won’t have to dig into your pockets unless you’re planning to get a piece or two!
| Pro Tip: The gallery’s pretty small, so you’d probably take 30 minutes to browse through everything, which is a great way to spend coffee breaks. |
Bau-Xi Gallery
– Media credit: bauxigallery
Website: https://bau-xi.com/
Location: 3045 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9, Canada
Contact details: 604-733-7011
Operating hours:
- Open daily from 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Established in 1965, Bau-Xi Gallery has carved a niche in the contemporary international art scene. With offerings spanning contemporary paintings, photography, and sculpture, you’ll find that there’s something for every taste.
Not yet sure about that piece you’ve been eyeing? Complimentary art consultation services are available for clients, including gallery tours, email consultations, digital mock-ups, and in-home trials.
Plus, if you live within the Greater Vancouver and Toronto areas, artwork delivery and installation services are provided.
If you’re a business looking to impress clients or just want to change up your artwork without high initial investments, they got you too. They rent out artwork on a monthly basis for a small percentage of the total retail cost.
| Pro Tip: Don’t worry if you’re not in Vancouver. If you’re nearer to Toronto, they have a gallery there too, across the street from the Art Gallery of Ontario! |
The Polygon Gallery
– Media credit: polygongalllery
Website: https://thepolygon.ca/
Location: 101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4, Canada
Contact details: 604-986-1351
Operating hours:
- Closed Monday to Tuesday
- Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
- Friday to Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
The Polygon Gallery is the largest non-profit photographic gallery in Western Canada. Operating since 1981, it focuses on contemporary photography with an emphasis on Canadian work.
If you’re into blending man’s creativity with nature, the gallery’s housed in a modern and bright 2322.5 square-meter (25,000 square feet) building with stunning water views.
| Pro Tip: There’s an entrance fee, but don’t worry as it’s by donation. Check out the gift shop before you leave and get a memento for your visit. |
Ukama Gallery
– Media credit: ukamagallery
Website: https://www.ukama.ca/
Location: 1802 Maritime Mews, Vancouver, BC V6H 3X2, Canada
Contact details: 778-379-0666
Operating hours:
- Closed on Tuesday
- Wednesday to Thursday: 11 AM – 5 PM
- Friday to Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday to Monday: 11 AM – 5 PM
At Ukama Gallery, you’ll find a specialized focus on original stone sculptures, with a selection of over 200 emerging and established artists from Zimbabwe. Each piece is personally chosen, highlighting the craftsmanship of Zimbabwean sculptors.
You’ll see that there are representations from all corners of the Zimbabwean community, whether urban or rural. From authentic and carefully curated artworks to art rentals and small gifts, the gallery caters to art enthusiasts looking for immersion and diversity.
| Pro Tip: We love the access to authentic and curated artworks, flexible operating hours, and availability for private appointments. However, the gallery’s services may be limited. |
Art Works Gallery
– Media credit: artworks.gallery
Website: https://artworksbc.com/
Location: 1536 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2G9, Canada
Contact details: 604-688-3301
Operating hours:
- Closed on Sunday
- Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
If you have a very discriminating taste for contemporary styles and works, you’re in for a treat at Art Works. Here, you get to discover modern and contemporary art in a variety of mediums and styles.
In fact, you might even see some of their works in film and print. Working with corporations, movie studios, and Vancouver’s leading interior designers and architectural firms, the gallery has managed to become even more relevant.
| Pro Tip: They’re one of the galleries in Vancouver that offer in-house trials, where you can have your artwork hang in your home for some time before fully committing to it. |
Petley Jones Gallery
– Media credit: petleyjonesgallery
Website:
Location:
Contact details:
Operating hours:
- Open 24 hours
With over 60 years of experience, Petley Jones Gallery is your trusted source for contemporary and historical works of art.
The gallery offers a level of service that major collectors expect and has an impressive CV, having exhibited artworks by Pablo Picasso and David Hockney, among others.
Painting restorations for your older, dirtier paintings? They do that too.
| Pro Tip: You might want to get your hands on the Warhol prints on Monroe but, in case you don’t, there are other pieces that are as iconic. |
The Centre A Gallery
– Media credit: centre_a
Website: https://centrea.org/
Location: 268 Keefer St Unit 205, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5, Canada
Contact details: 604-683-8326
Operating hours:
- To be determined upon reopening
If you have plans to visit Vancouver after March 2024, consider including the Centre A Gallery on your list. That’s because it’s currently undergoing renovations and will reopen by then, better than ever.
Located in Chinatown, the gallery is a convenient destination for anyone looking to view amazing contemporary Asian artwork.
| Pro Tip: We hope there’s still the Reading Room when the gallery reopens. That’s where all sorts of art-related books can be browsed, purchased for, or donated by supporters, volunteers, and artists. |
Jennifer Kostuik Gallery
– Media credit: jkostuikgallery
Website: https://www.kostuikgallery.com/
Location: 1070 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9, Canada
Contact details: 604-737-3969
Operating hours:
- Closed on Monday
- Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM – 4 PM
On the hunt for established and mid-career Vancouverite visual artists? You’ll do great by visiting the Jennifer Kostuik Gallery.
They also include European and American artists, usually aesthetic minimalist representations of space and nature.
Here, you get to explore a brilliant selection of minimalist artworks, including paintings, mixed media, photography, and abstract sculptures influenced by the study of space and nature.
The gallery showcases a range of artworks, from free-standing outdoor sculptures to wall-mounted sculptures, mixed media pieces, oil and acrylic paintings, and various photography formats.
| Pro Tip: The gallery also has services to include small and large-scale commission-based projects, framing, local delivery and installation, and worldwide shipping. |
The Vancouver Fine Art Gallery
– Media credit: vancouverfineartgallery
Website: https://vancouverfineartgallery.com/
Location: 2233 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3G1, Canada
Contact details: 778-737-9888
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM – 4 PM
When fine art calls out to you more than the modern collections from Jeff Koons, you know you’ll need to head to the Vancouver Fine Art Gallery. Here, you’ll discover original fine art by contemporary and old masters.
Owned by Dror, the gallery benefits from his expertise and the skill of an amazing art curator.
| Pro Tip: Try to catch the works done by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Picasso before someone snatches them up! |
Lattimer Gallery
– Media credit: lattimergallery
Website: https://www.lattimergallery.com/
Location: 1590 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2, Canada
Contact details: 604-732-4556
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 10 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Established in 1986 by Leona Lattimer and her husband David, Lattimer Gallery offers an exciting collection of artworks where the focus is placed on supporting emerging artists.
Here, expect to discover unique, high-quality gifts such as gold and silver jewelry, soapstone sculptures, totem poles, and more. The original paintings on display are created by many well-known Native artists.
| Pro Tip: Feeling generous? You can join their Annual Charity Bentwood Boxes auction, with proceeds benefiting the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA), supporting prevention-focused programs for urban Indigenous youth. |
Catriona Jeffries
– Media credit: catriona.jeffries
Website: https://catrionajeffries.com/
Location: 950 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1M6, Canada
Contact details: 604-736-1554
Operating hours:
- Closed from Sunday to Tuesday
- Wednesday to Saturday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Established in 1994, this Vancouver gallery is internationally known for showcasing post-conceptual art. Here, you’ll see works by renowned local artists like Ian Wallace and Brian Jungen.
| Pro Tip: You might not notice right away, but the gallery’s thoughtful design extends to its ‘urban void’ gravel garden, seamlessly guiding visitors from outside to inside with each footstep. |
Artspeak Gallery
– Media credit: artspeakartspeak
Website: https://artspeak.ca/
Location: 233 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Canada
Contact details: 604-688-0051
Operating hours:
- Closed from Sunday to Tuesday
- Wednesday to Saturday: 12 PM – 6 PM
Here, you’ll find that the art really does speak for itself. Founded in 1986, curator Cate Rimmer made sure that Artspeak Gallery would be a haven for contemporary art enthusiasts.
| Pro Tip: The gallery has themed exhibits, sometimes featuring authors and, most recently, the exhibition on Black Canadian women’s art. |
Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
– Media credit: belkinartgallery
Website: https://belkin.ubc.ca/
Address: 1825 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
Contact details: 604-822-2759
Operating hours:
- Closed on Monday
- Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
If you’re into contemporary art issues, the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is the spot for you. It has a wide selection of exhibitions focused on the Vancouver region, with bold exhibits intended to challenge your eyes and mind.
Ideal for avant-garde enthusiasts, the gallery prioritizes practices and projects that challenge the status quo, support emerging artists, and present artist-initiated projects.
| Pro Tip: The gallery’s pretty modest, but it makes up for the limited space by making its exhibits rotate three times a year. |
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
– Media credit: inuit_gallery
Website: https://inuit.com/
Location: 120 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7, Canada
Contact details: 604-688-7323
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
If you’re up for something raw and powerful, head over to the Inuit Gallery of Vancouver. There, you’ll find a beautifully curated collection of Inuit art, Northwest Coast First Nations, and other Canadian art.
Since 1979, the gallery has been dedicated to presenting exhibitions centered around Canadian indigenous art, showcasing new works by established and up-and-coming artists.
| Pro Tip: There are currently sculptures on display. Don’t ask us why, but we’re very tempted to get the Bear Shaman with Fish. |
Douglas Reynolds Gallery
– Media credit: douglasreynoldsgallery
Website: https://douglasreynoldsgallery.com/
Location: 2335 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3G4, Canada
Contact details: 604-731-9292
Operating hours:
- Closed on Sunday
- Monday to Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
When you go to South Granville, you’ll find Vancouver’s bustling lifestyle and shopping district are alive, and this is where art galleries thrive.
One such establishment is the Douglas Reynold Gallery, specializing in historic and contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous art. It has a fantastic collection of masks, totem poles, sculptures, and gold and silver jewelry.
| Pro Tip: The gallery has indigenous masks and wall art, but we prefer our pieces to be more wearable, like the Bear and Salmon gold ring or the Moon Pendant with mother of pearl accent. |
Crystalworks Gallery
– Media credit: crystalworksgallery
Website: https://crystalworks.ca/
Location: 1760 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K4, Canada
Contact details: 604-732-3870
Operating hours:
- Closed from Sunday to Monday
- Tuesday to Saturday: 11 AM – 5:30 PM
Some galleries feature works from artists while others use bits from nature. At Crystalworks Gallery, you’ll find both.
Founded in 1984 and situated in the laid-back residential area of Kitsilano, this gallery presents an extensive collection of museum-quality crystals, minerals, and fossils.
These rare specimens showcase the beauty of nature, akin to works of art.
| Pro Tip: You can always ask for tips from Karen, the owner, about the pieces that interest you. In our case, we always try to get wearable pieces of art, like their mineral heart pendants. |
Grunt Gallery
– Media credit: gruntgallery
Website: https://grunt.ca/
Location: 350 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 4R8, Canada
Contact details: 604-875-9516
Operating hours:
- Closed from Sunday to Monday
- Tuesday to Saturday: 12 PM – 5 PM
At Grunt Gallery, you’ll discover the story of a group of eight artists who, in 1984, founded a venue for artists and their work. Since then, it has become a vital platform for fostering the next generation of contemporary artists.
Grunt Gallery has collaborated with Indigenous communities and curators.
| Pro Tip: The ever-revolving exhibits range from unusual to downright thought-provoking. Our favorite? Ladykiller the Maneater by Alison Bremne. |
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
– Media credit: billreidgallery
Website: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/
Location: 639 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G3, Canada
Contact details: 604-682-3455
Operating hours:
- Closed from Monday to Tuesday
- Wednesday to Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Established in 2008, the Bill Reid Gallery pays tribute to the legacy of Haida Canadian artist Bill Reid, whose notable work spans jewelry, sculpture, screen-printing, and paintings.
If you don’t know him yet, Reid is revered as one of the most significant Northwest Coast artists of the late 20th century, awarded with the Canada Council Molson Award in 1977 and the Royal Bank Award for outstanding Canadian Achievement in 1990.
His contributions as a master artist and cultural advocate, along with his involvement in Aboriginal environmental and social issues, firmly established his place in Canadian history.
| Pro Tip: If you have mobility issues, no problem: there’s wheelchair access you can use off Georgia Street. |
Monte Clark Gallery
– Media credit: monteclarkgallery
Website: https://monteclarkgallery.com/
Address: 53 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A3, Canada
Contact details: 604-730-5000
Operating hours:
- Closed from Sunday to Monday
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
At the Monte Clark Gallery in Strathcona, you’ll find a small and charming industrial space showcasing varied media like drawings, photography, video, paintings, sculptures, and installations.
The intimate gallery is always brimming with interesting contemporary art, with extra points for its friendly and personable staff. Private viewings are available upon request, so don’t be shy to ask about them.
| Pro Tip: Admission is free, plus there are plenty of wine and coffee shops nearby to rest and take a sip. It’s up to you whether you like to do so before or after visiting the gallery! |
Chali Rosso Art Gallery
– Media credit: chalirossoartgallery
Website: https://chalirosso.com/
Location: 999 Canada Pl Unit 312, Vancouver, BC V6C 3G3, Canada
Contact details: 604-733-3594
Operating hours:
- Closed from Sunday to Monday
- Tuesday to Saturday: 11 AM – 5:30 PM
If you’re into original artworks both famous and upcoming, Chali Rosso Gallery is a good place to start hunting.
Since 2005, the gallery has exhibited historical and modern, world-renowned artists including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Joan Miro.
| Pro Tip: You can also find Warhol’s works here, but you might want to check Dali’s work on Lady Godiva with Butterflies! |
