Culture Days will take place from September 20 to October 13, 2024, for three glorious weeks of colour, creativity, and community. Culture Days is Canada’s largest public participation campaign for the arts! Celebrate arts, culture, and heritage in your community through free interactive events.
Pop-up Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Tara Devine September 4 to December 19
Tara Devine is an acrylic painter and visual artist currently located in Port Moody. She enjoys exploring the outdoors and is inspired by natural elements from her coastal and mountainous surroundings. Her paintings range from abstract to semi-abstract and often include the use of bright colours.
The Pop-Up PMAG is open to view in the lobby of City Hall, Monday to Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. For more information visit pittmeadows.ca/pmag
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery – Main Gallery
James Groening: Memories – September 21 to October 27
In Cree, “mihko kiskisiwin’ means “blood memory”. Elders have long said that memory is in the blood and bone, that stories are not only passed on verbally, but genetically as well. As the descendent of a residential school survivor, James Groening’s exhibition, Memories, is a testament to his ongoing pursuit to reclaiming and connecting with his identity through artistic expression. Groening’s vibrant, woodland-style art depicts stories and legends from his rich cultural heritage.
The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery is located within the South Bonson Community Centre at 10932 Barnston View Road and is open to the public Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 3pm. Admission if FREE.
Open Art Studio - October 1 & 16
The City of Pitt Meadows offers a free drop-in art studio, twice a month at the South Bonson Community Centre. We welcome artists (adults 16+ years) from beginners to those more experienced who are passionate about visual arts and want to work, learn, share and engage with other like-minded people in the community! For more information visit pittmeadows.ca/openartstudio
Registered Art Programs:
Indigenous Crafts with Christina (4Y-6Y)
September 20-October 11
Sessions: 4, Fridays 10am-10:45am Fee: $24.00
Join us for a colourful and enriching journey through Indigenous arts & crafts, where every creation tells a story and every child’s imagination is celebrated.
Registration is required. Visit pittfitandfun.ca to register (Course ID#13423) or call 604.465.2470.
Parent & Tot Art (3Y-5Y)
September 22-November 24
Sessions: 8, Sundays 10am-10:45am Fee: $48.00
This is a time for you and your little one to connect one on one and create crafts together.
Registration is required. Visit pittfitandfun.ca to register (Course ID#13393) or call 604.465.2470.
Drawing & Painting for Youth (7Y-15Y)
September 17-November 5
Sessions: 8, Tuesdays 5-6pm Fee: $144
Students of all artistic levels will explore drawing and painting projects especially designed by local artist/instructor Tina Davis.
Registration is required. Visit pittfitandfun.ca to register (Course ID#13354) or call 604.465.2470.
Pitt Meadows Museum
Story Time and Historical Crafts
Pitt Meadows is a colonial settler community. For Culture Days 2024, the Museum will be bringing you the immigration stories of four large groups that eventually settled in the area.
Story time Fridays: September 20, 27, Oct. 4 and 11
Craft Sundays: September 22 and October 6
Pre-registration is not required. Drop-in anytime from 1:00pm to 4pm!
Located at 12294 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
Visit pittmeadowsmuseum.com for more information
FVRL - Pitt Meadows Public Library
Art Night Watercolours: September 26 from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm
Dive into the captivating world of watercolours with our beginner program designed to unlock your artistic potential! Whether you're brand new to painting or looking to refine your skills, our program offers a welcoming space for exploration and growth. Learn fundamental techniques such as washes, blending and colour mixing.
Link to register here
Minifigure Painting: October 1 from 6pm to 7pm
Come paint a D&D miniature figure, perfect for your favourite RPG character or NPC! Paints, brushes and minis are provided, but feel free to bring your own mini to paint. Families welcome.
Link to register here
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