to Sept 14th in Joe’s Lounge. Megan Dewar (she/her) is a disabled mosaic artist and settler living on Shíshálh territory. The practice of mosaic allows Dewar to sit with broken things and consider how she relates to them, and how they are related to the transformation she dreams about embedded in disability justice. She is continually grateful for the lessons the practice of mosaic holds about expression, identity, subversion, and interdependence. When it Breaks, Let it Shatter engages in the idea of breakage as a catalyst for acceptance, growth, authenticity; and away from the ideas of breakage requiring fixing or disposing.
When it is the barriers, systems of oppression, and stigmas that break, let them shatter.
Join us for the Opening Reception of Motion Pictures by Tiko Kerr in the Main Gallery!
Tiko Kerr is a Vancouver based artist who has been developing his artistic process since the early 1980s. His work invites the viewer to engage, interpret, and find resonance within their own subjective experiences. Kerr’s exhibition Motion Pictures features collaged hybrids of painting, relief, and sculpture. Mirroring the way in which we view the veracity of socio-political issues and the accuracy of what we see or hear, what we believe becomes the product of our viewing position.
All are welcome.
Join us for the Opening Reception of Toward the Light by Myron Jones on Saturday August 23rd 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
Myron Jones is a local artist who grew up in rural southern Ontario, where he developed a natural connection to the landscapes around him, an impression and influence that has remained an integral part of his practice throughout his career as an artist. In his work Myron Jones distills the core elements of the countryside or seaside around him, carefully constructing landscapes with an emphasis on form, simplicity, minimalism occasionally bordering on abstraction, and the visual effects of light and weather.
Join GPAG exhibiting artist Tiko Kerr for a very special workshop on collage. This will be an introduction into exploring the possibilities of how chance, accidents and finesse can be utilized in creating abstract composition. All participants will come away with a deeper understanding of paper-cut collage under the guidance of Tiko. Materials will be supplied. Just bring your creativity and an open mind!
Find more information and register online via EventBrite.
Catch The Only Animal’s collaborative exhibition, “Growing on the Roadside” at Hackett Park this year! Create a piece with us for our interactive netting made from Himalayan Blackberry, English Ivy, and Morning Glory. Explore and dive into this plants with us.
We are accepting applications for exhibitions in Joe’s Lounge in 2026! Apply online before the deadline on August 31st, 2025.
Joe’s Lounge is a non-juried, low-barrier exhibition space for GPAG members, named after GPAG benefactor the late Joe Peters. Exhibitions in Joe’s Lounge are offered on a lottery basis. Applications from artists working in all different mediums and styles are accepted. Read our Submission Guidelines for more information, including eligibility criteria, and apply using our online form at www.gpag.ca/submissions. Please note that we do not accept applications by email. If digital submissions are prohibitive, please contact us.
Not a member? Need to renew? You can do so online or in person at GPAG.
Come join The Only Animal and Kerri Flannigan for their August Slow Social Club! Drop in to participate in experimental print and quilting in the creation of a collective banner that will be composed of individual patches of fabric. Considering understandings of wildfire will guide discussion.
Please reach out or check out The Only Animal’s social media for more information on the reading/listening list.
Teryl Mullock will demonstrate an innovative method of making mixed media art that is informed by process and discovery. He will demonstrate techniques, explore the properties of materials that he normally uses, and will quickly touch on how and why he developed this way of working. All are welcome to join us!
Looking for a fun way to get involved in the arts community on the coast? Join us for the Hackett Park Artisan Fair! Featuring 60+ artisan and food vendors, as well as live music with Rogue Fest.
This is a great opportunity to engage with your community, build up your resume, learn about arts & culture and event production, and get behind the scenes of a large local event while supporting your community.
Snacks and soft drinks will be provided!
Volunteer days include Aug 15-17th. Shifts are 3 hours, but you can sign up for as many as you would like.
More info and sign up here.
Experiment with creating layers, collage, and a variety of mixed media in a process of adding and subtracting while following your intuitive voice and nurturing creative freedom in this two-session workshop on Sept. 24th and Oct. 1st, 1pm – 4pm both days.
Practice a variety of techniques, such as making tissue papers with acrylic ink and paint; working in layers with pastel, pencil, collage and paint to create depth; using glazing gloss medium to create translucent layers; the process of adding and subtracting; working with under paintings, light, focal point and intuition to create something unique; and gaining confidence using stencils and working in layers. Tickets: $110, with a 10% discount for GPAG Members; plus supply fee payable to instructor. Max capacity: 12 people.
Oct 11-12. This fun 2-day intensive workshop is suitable for the enthusiastic beginner painter as well as those with some previous painting experience. Participants will learn or recall basic oil painting techniques including value, composition, colour mixing and basic colour theory.
Get all the info here.
We are excited to welcome Jennifer Love to qathet! Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer lived in Australia for 16 years before returning to Canada’s West Coast, where she now resides in Gibsons, BC.
There are two workshops and you can register for one or the other or both.
Sat. Sept 27 10am-4pm – The Fundamentals: Introducing gel printing basics
Sun. Sept 28 10am-4pm – Beyond the Basics
Each day is $150, or $250 if you sign up for both. Full details and registration are now live on our website.
**CLASS FULL** Contact us to be on the waitlist for any cancellations
Join us for an introduction into the wonderful world of Block Printing! In this workshop, you’ll learn what makes an effective image, how to transfer it to a rubber block, how to carve it safely, and finally how to print onto paper.
Take your block printing skills to the next level in this workshop focused on creating repeating patterns. You’ll design, carve, and print your own seamless motifs on paper or fabric.
Some experience with block printing is recommended. All materials included.
