Featured Programs & Events
The Ferry Building Gallery creates and offers art lectures, tours and programs which reflect the cultural diversity of the North Shore community and provide a range of enriching experiences.
History of Mixed Media with Jeanne KrabbendamMarch 3 Gain insight into the fascinating art form of mixed media! Jeanne will explore the art form starting in medieval times through to contemporary mixed media artists and their artworks. Through slides and discussion, Jeanne will introduce you to various mixed media techniques. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68787) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Journeys of a Lifetime: Exploring Natural WondersMarch 4 Discover the natural wonders of our planet, along with its wealth of plants and animals in this multimedia presentation that will take you virtually to every continent. See far-flung destinations, such as Antarctica, the Himalayas, Karakorum and Hindu Kush in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68940) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Journeys of a Lifetime: Mankind’s Shared Cultural HeritageMarch 11 Discover our shared human heritage history and culture. Our journey through history and heritage will take us to awe-inspiring locations throughout the world. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68941) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Repositioning: Tales from a MOA ResidencyMarch 12 Join ceramic artist Sharon Reay for an illustrated lecture exploring her recent nine-month residency at the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69045) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Journeys of a Lifetime: Sacred PlacesMarch 18 Wonder at Europe’s Gothic art treasures, the Bahá’i Holy Places around the World, Georgia’s ancient Gelati Monastery, the age-old cities of Kyoto & Nara in Japan, Yemen’s Old City of Sana’a, India’s Taj Mahal, the beautiful Persian Gardens of Iran, pre-Hispanic archaeological sites from Teotihuacan in Mexico to Machu Picchu in Peru and the ancient learning centre Timbuktu in Mali. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68942) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Journeys of a Lifetime: People and Their Living HeritageMarch 25 Discover the living heritage of our world in a playful, informative mix of inspiring personal narratives. Witness the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, the Ashura commemorations in Iran, the funeral ritual of the In Toraja people on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, Holy Week processions in Antigua, Guatemala and the Corpus Christi celebrations in Cusco, Peru. Cost: $15 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68943) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Anomaly: A Panel Discussion on Climate ChangeApril 15 Join exhibiting artist Desirée Patterson and panellists from other local environmental organizations as they discuss the implications of the current climate crisis. The focus of this panel discussion will be to inspire dialogue around climate change, providing a civilian platform that can empower and incite concrete progressive action. Free. Please register as seating is limited. Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69165) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Meet the Artist: Trek to Base CampApril 18 Join exhibiting artist Desirée Patterson as she presents documentation resulting from her expedition to Base Camp. This talk is presented in conjunction with the Anomaly exhibition that showcases a selection of photo-based documentation of the world’s highest glaciers merged with climate data that illustrates surface temperature increases recorded in the Himalayan region in the past one hundred years. Free. Please register as seating is limited. Register at 604-925-7270 (course #69166) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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Art Tour: Sea to Sky Artists & ArtisansApril 21 Join gallery staff for an inspiring art-filled adventure. We will visit artists’ studios and galleries of the spectacular Sea to Sky corridor. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included in tour). Cost: $65 Register at 604-925-7270 (course #68776) or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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