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Silk Purse Arts Centre Exhibitions

Exhibitions of work by artists in our community, on view in the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver.

    • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
    • Sunday, April 05, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

    Lisa Arthur 

    'The Chief'


    Shweta Patil

    'A Certain Romance (Boundary Bay)'


    Phoebe Tsui

    'After the storm passes'

    Painters Lisa Arthur, Shweta Patil & Phoebe Tsui explore the emotional resonance & sense of belonging found in our coastal landscapes with works ranging in style from representational to abstract.

    Meet the Artists

    Sun. Mar. 15, 2 - 3:30 pm

    Join us in celebrating these talented artists! Experience their artwork & meet the creators. Get to know all about thier inspirations & processes.

    Artist Talk Livestream
    Thur. Mar. 26, 7 pm.

    Join us for an engaging & enlightening conversation with the artists as they discuss their inspirations, processes & techniques, & answer questions from viewers live.

    • Wednesday, April 08, 2026
    • Sunday, May 03, 2026
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

    Terry Aske

    'Blossoms Squared'

    Doreen Marlor, Robin Reid,
    Maureen Tenpest

    'Selfies to Celebrate!'

    Janet Harper

    'Spring Breeze'



    Spring is here with the return of Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation, the 17th annual exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom.

    Marvel at the beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums & techniques including quilting, embroidery, dying, felting, sculpture, appliqué, weaving & more.

    The talented artists on display explore diverse interpretations & mediations on the cherry blossom's meaning & beauty through contemporary & traditional approaches & styles.

    Textile Art Demos

    Weekends, 1 - 3 pm

    Exhibiting artists demonstrate a variety of textile art forms & techniques in the gallery. Check out the incredible work they're doing while learning about their process. These artists are happy to share tips & information.

    Co-produced by The Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts & FibreEssence.

    Sponsored by

    • Wednesday, May 06, 2026
    • Sunday, May 31, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

    Jennifer Matthews

    'Where Light Gathers'


    Devon Ronner

    'Moon Tide'


    Mia Weinberg

    'Deep'

    Artists Jenifer Matthews, Devon Ronner & Mia Weinberg dig deep into their psychic & emotional cores to find expressions of joy & hope in tumultuous times through layered process based mixed media works.

    Meet the Artists

    Sat. May 9, 2 - 3:30 pm

    Join us in celebrating these talented artists! Experience their artwork & meet the creators. Get to know all about thier inspirations & processes.

Generously supported by

 


West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca

Silk Purse Gallery & Art Box Shop Hours:

Wed. - Sun. 12 - 4 pm


The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather are the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our privilege to celebrate arts and culture alongside them.


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