News

New Paddles

Dec 07, 2017

Wooden paddles can serve as both functional and decorative objects within Northwest Coast First Nations culture. Paddles are usually created...

Phil Gray Totem Pole

Oct 25, 2017

In the spring of 2017, customers from Oregon inquired about a pole commission for Ts'msyen/Cree artist, Phil Gray. They wanted...

Fall Notables 2017

Sep 10, 2017

- The Vancouver International Film Festival runs from Sept 28th to Oct 13th and this year’s line-up includes some films...

Andrew Williams

Sep 02, 2017

Andrew Williams, Haida artist, has been carving argillite for over twenty years. He is also well known for his jewellery,...

Summer 2017 Notables

Jun 12, 2017

- Congratulations to the 2017 YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship recipients Austin Harry (Squamish), Jamie Nole (Tahltan/Nisga'a), Atheana Picha (Kwantlen),...

Patrick Leach Pottery

Jun 04, 2017

Lattimer Gallery and Lattimer Gallery YVR have started carrying the ceramic work of Coast Salish artist Patrick Leach. Patrick learned...

New Vintage Prints

Mar 27, 2017

A great deal of the innovation that has taken place in Northwest Coast design can be traced back to experimentation...

New Clinton Work Jewellery

Jan 16, 2017

It is only within the past twenty years or so that abstraction has become a common occurrence within Northwest Coast...

Ian Reid's 'Natural Beauty' Mask

Jan 09, 2017

Heiltsuk artist Ian Reid recently brought us a mask, whose symbolism is as potent as its artistry. Ian writes...

Phil Janzé (1950-2016)

Sep 08, 2016

It can be easily argued that Gitxsan artist Phil Janzé created the most intricate and complex pieces of Northwest Coast...

First Nations Artist Demos at YVR Airport

Jul 18, 2016

During the summer months, Vancouver International Airport hosts engaging, free, and fun events every Friday. YVR Take-Off Fridays launched on...

Lattimer Gallery Turns 30

Jun 14, 2016

During the ten years that Leona Lattimer ran the Vancouver Museum gift shop, she had thought about opening a gallery...