This site requires a modern standards-compliant browser in order to view the site as intended. Please download the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Apple Safari, or Mozilla.

spacer
spacer
Quiet contemplationspacer
spacer

Northern British Columbia Things To Do

 
Find businesses for Artists & Art Galleries


Artists & Art Galleries

spacer

Art inspired by the great north.

Dawson Creek Art Gallery
Dawson Creek Art Gallery,
Don Pettit/ PhotoGraphics photo
There is a bounty of First Nations art throughout Northern BC, particularly that of the Haida Nation on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Art galleries and artists' studios welcome the public to view and purchase work - just follow the "ar" signs, which stand for "artist route." Not to be missed on your cultural journey are the villages of Skidegate, Tlell and Old Massett. Back on the mainland, the communities of Dawson Creek and Prince George each have art galleries showcasing local and international artists.
 



Dawson Creek Art Gallery



Dawson Creek Art Gallery occupies the rather unique space of a renovated grain-elevator annex. Regular exhibits and a pictorial history of the construction of the Alaska Highway can be found in the annex's two stairwells. The gallery's yearly schedule features displays of local artists as well as international, national and provincial touring shows. The gallery's gift shop is filled with a variety of work by local artists.

> Dawson Creek Gallery website



Queen Charlotte Islands



Both Haida and non-Haida artists are found in every community on the Queen Charlotte Islands.

Skidegate, one of the centres for Haida art and cultural revival, is simply referred to as "The Village" by locals. Here you'll find the Haida Gwaii Museum, located close to the waterfront, with its fascinating displays of past and present Haida artwork.

At Tlell, there is an eclectic mix of artists. The hand-painted signs at the Wiggins Road turnoff point the way to a number of galleries and studios specializing in custom jewellery.

Situated on the site of three ancient Haida towns, be sure to visit the new totem poles raised in Old Massett.

The Queen Charlotte Islands are accessed via an eight-hour ferry ride from Prince Rupert. Air service is also available from Vancouver and Prince Rupert.

> Skidegate website



Two Rivers Gallery



The sloping roof and arching ribs of the Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George symbolizes the cutbanks that rise above the city along the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. With over 1,858 sq m (20,000 sq ft) of exhibit space, the gallery is able to exhibit contemporary and historical works by local and international artists.

Prince George Native Art Gallery

You'll find that perfect piece of First Nations art you've been searching for at this centre. You'll also be able to explore the rich culture of BC's Aboriginal peoples through the centre's portraits. First Nations artists from many regions of BC produce the traditional works of art on display.

> Prince George Native Art Gallery website

Artists & Art Galleries Listings

^ Back to top