Exhibitions & Artisan Shop

Exhibitions

Place des Arts is proud to showcase the work of local emerging artists in our three exhibition spaces: the Atrium, the Leonore Peyton Salon (LPS) and the Mezzanine. Exhibitions change frequently, and artworks are generally for sale with proceeds directly supporting Place des Arts and the exhibiting artists. We encourage visitors to make an appointment to view our exhibition spaces. The Leonore Peyton Salon is a multipurpose space; therefore, viewing times are limited. Please call 604-664-1636 ext. 0 to book.

Opening Receptions are held on the first day of each exhibition from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.

Sale of artwork begins at 7:00 PM on the day of the Opening Reception, unless otherwise noted. Artwork cannot be reserved; sales are on a first-come, first-served basis.

View our exhibitions online

Self-guided online tours of our exhibitions are available for viewing one week after the exhibition opening until the exhibition end date. View them on the individual exhibition pages at placedesarts.ca/exhibitions.

September 8 – October 26, 2023

SD43 Teachers, Creative Connections

Various mediums in the LPS

Curated by Christine Mackenzie, All My Relations

Various mediums in the Mezzanine

September 8 – November 9, 2023

Asian Impact Society, Your Art Your Reflections: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Anti-Racism

Various mediums in the Atrium

November 3* – December 21, 2023

*Sales begin at 9:00 AM on Nov 3 and the opening reception will be held on Nov 17, 2023.

Allison Barton Youssef, Beholden

Photography in the LPS

Brandi Williams, Levity ~ A Lightness of Spirit

Charcoal, pen and watercolours in the Mezzanine

November 17 – December 21, 2023

Local Artists, Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition

Various mediums in the Atrium

January 19 – March 14, 2024

SD43 Grade 12 Art Students, Emerging Talent 26

Various mediums in the Atrium

Rick Herdman, Fragile Stories: Encaustic Portraits

Encaustic and carved wood in the LPS

Amy Dyck, All the Parts of Me

Oil, collage and mixed media in the Mezzanine

Azadeh Mehryar, Diaspora

Ceramics in the Link

April 5 - May 23, 2024

Coquitlam Heritage Society, Illustrating History

- Coquitlam Heritage 40th Anniversary

Various mediums in the Atrium

Natalie Schuler, The First Breath

Acrylic and ink on raw canvas in the LPS

Nathaniel Marchand, Florescence

Natural inks and botanical collage in the Mezzanine

May 31 - June 20, 2024

Place des Arts’ Community Exhibition

Various mediums in the Atrium

Are you an artist interested in exhibiting?

View current calls for artists on our website or if you have questions, contact our Exhibitions Programmer at exhibitions@placedesarts.ca.

Artisan Shop

Come and find beautifully hand-crafted wares in an array of mediums such as fused glass, wood, sterling silver, etched glass, ceramics, fibre and more. From jewellery to homewares, clothing, accessories and more, you’ll find that perfect special something in our Artisan Shop.

Support our local artists!

Part of Place des Arts’ mandate as a not-for-profit charitable organization is to support local, emerging artists and community artisans. We do this, in part, by offering them exposure and selling their works in our Artisan Shop. Partial proceeds from sales also help Place des Arts continue to provide the quality programs and accessible cultural experiences you have grown to expect and enjoy.

Looking for a special occasion gift?

We stock hand-crafted gifts and greeting cards perfect for celebrations such as Valentine’s Day, graduation, birthdays, weddings and more!

Testimonial

“Beautiful exhibition space. Well organized and publicized with a good turnout to the opening. Gained appreciation from clients as it was juried.”

Holiday Artisan Shop

November 12 - December 21, 2023

For the holiday season, Place des Arts’ Artisan Shop expands to become our annual holiday shop, offering a variety of hand-crafted ornaments and delightful seasonal gifts.

The Holiday Artisan Shop is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind treasures.

These gifts help you reduce your carbon footprint and give you peace of mind knowing the gifts you give have been ethically produced.

Please join us for the festive opening reception for our November Exhibitions, including Positively Petite and our Holiday Artisan Shop on Friday, November 17 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Are you an artisan interested in selling your wares in our shop?

Please contact our Artisan Shop Coordinator at 604.664.1636 ext 23.