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Artist Interview Series: David Syre and Artistic Freedom
David Syre’s journey as an artist is as wide-ranging as his journey throughout life. And in this, his art is a true reflection of this...
Feb 15, 20212 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Laura Noonan and Preparing for a Show
Preparing for an art exhibition is never easy. Beyond having a body of work ready to display and sell to the public, it takes careful...
Jan 25, 20212 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Shima Shanti and Encaustic
Shima Shanti makes art with fire. But there is a delicate touch to her medium, built gradually and peeled away until the finished piece...
Dec 28, 20202 min read


How to promote yourself as an artist
You just created some beautiful art. Great! Now it's time to get out there and market yourself as an artist. Promotion is a key factor of...
Dec 21, 20203 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Jessica Ruth Freedman and body movement in art
Jessica Ruth Freedman does not paint to convey a message or to provoke any specific agenda. Her work is not meant to be conceptual;...
Nov 9, 20202 min read


Some thoughts on self-promotion for Art Vancouver exhibitors
So, you have a spot in Art Vancouver. You know how you want to set up your walls and what work you will show. But what’s next? How do you...
Oct 28, 20202 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Laura Noonan and the Changing Perspective of Photography
Laura Noonan finds enjoyment in the simplicity of moments. She lives within them, remembers them and captures them through photography. ...
Sep 26, 20203 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Monica Gewurz and using art for environmental activism
Art and the environment are coming full circle for Monica Gewurz. For her, the natural world is more than an inspiration for her...
Sep 20, 20202 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Natasha Redwood-Scribe and turning lifelong passion into a profession
Through practice and persistence, Natasha Redwood-Scribe has turned her lifelong passion for art into a career. But even as she begins to...
Sep 12, 20202 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Sascha Westendorp on Mixed Media
Limitations do not exist in art for Sascha Westendorp. Art is meant to be explored and combined, a process of trial and error, a belief...
Aug 15, 20202 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Iris Mes-Low and the Idealist Landscape
The landscapes created by Iris Mes-Low are stylized and simple, yet beautiful and vibrant. And while she has been working within her...
Aug 15, 20202 min read


Want to exhibit your artwork at an art fair? Tips on how to prepare your application
As Art Vancouver’s exhibitor applications for 2021 are now open, we came up with some useful tips on how to put together your...
Jul 21, 20203 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Bita Motamedi
Bita Motamedi is a watercolourist, portrait artist and art researcher based in Burnaby, BC. She has over 10 years of experience in...
Jul 7, 20202 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Paul Ygartua finds opportunity for artistic expression during pandemic
Paul Ygartua finds opportunity for artistic expression during pandemic
May 13, 20203 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Maureen Coles
“Because I’m visually impaired, I’m drawn to things that are a little bit different looking,” Coles says.
Apr 30, 20203 min read


ARTIST STUDIO SERIES: Teresa Smith
Friday Harbor, Wash. – Teresa Smith’s art represents her life living on San Juan island in Washington State. Surrounded by giant fir...
Feb 27, 20202 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Skyla Wayrynen
Creativity and an artistic view of the world is a part of every aspect of Skyla Wayrynen’s life. From her painting to her role as a...
Feb 2, 20202 min read


ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Anthony Tremmaglia
Anthony Tremmaglia’s work over the past four years has taken him on a journey of subconscious experience. It’s an exploration of...
Dec 29, 20192 min read


Call for First Nations Visual Artists
Call for First Nations Visual Artists
Dec 12, 20191 min read


Day of the Dead on Display at Art Masters 2019
It’s a painting contest unlike anything you’ve ever witnessed before—eight artists in a single venue given an hour to all paint on a...
Oct 26, 20192 min read
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