Discover the local culture makers at festivals happening throughout the year across BC’s Creative Communities. Visit exhibitions and the work of contemporary Canadian artists at local galleries, or stop by an art studio for an intimate experience. In town for a short time? Plan a self guided one-day art walk!
Our list of festivals and events are your gateway to an immersive cultural deep dive into the inner workings of the culture keepers and culture makers of the West Coast. Experience performance, dance, film festivals, studio tours, farm tours, visual arts, and music of all genres, all while exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes the world has to offer in every region of the province.
Art-BC.com is your source for all of the best BC festivals and events in the province!
Pictured: A school class photograph from John Robson School, c. 1900. IHP0042. New Westminster Museum and Archives holds 230,000 photographs documenting scenes from the city’s history and its people. By critically examining photographs, both familiar and unseen, we can better understand the role photographs may play in creating a more genuine picture of New Westminster’s history. We can look again and Read more...
Looking for the perfect gift for that someone special? Shop over 40 local vendors and support local artisans in our community! New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts New West. New West Craft aims to provide a welcoming environment for crafters, artisans, and makers to share their work with the community. Our markets take place on Read more...
Van Dop Gallery, established in 1996 by Trudy Van Dop, is a unique fine art gallery located in New Westminster, British Columbia. As Canada’s only home-gallery, it showcases contemporary artworks by over 80 Canadian artists across various media, including paintings, sculptures, glass, ceramics, and jewelry. The gallery offers a distinctive art-viewing experience by presenting art within a home setting, allowing Read more...
Presented by Arts New West, The New West Cultural Crawl is an annual arts & culture festival that celebrates and exhibits the vast creative talents across New Westminster. Artist studios and venues open their doors for two days to welcome thousands of visitors from across Metro Vancouver. The 22nd Annual New West Cultural Crawl will take place on October 4 + 5, 2025, Read more...
