Pitt Meadows Art Gallery Exhibition
Exhibition runs May 10 - June 22, 2025 – The King and the Artist
The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery (PMAG), located on the main floor of the South Bonson Community Centre will open on Saturday, May 10, 2025 with the next exhibition titled The King and the Artist. This exhibition features the works of Richard Brodeur.
The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery is proud to exhibit Richard Brodeurs’ artwork in his second exhibition with the Gallery. “King Richard” is a well-known professional hockey goaltender for a number of NHL teams, including the Vancouver Canucks. Throughout his hockey career, he found solitude in his busy and hectic schedule through his love of painting. His collection includes his nostalgic, folk-art style artwork, which depicts his fond memories of playing hockey on homemade ice rinks in the neighbourhoods of Quebec, and his bold and contemporary works, which capture the natural beauty of our Canadian landscapes.
The Artist Behind the Mask (Artist Talk) - Enjoy an evening with Richard Brodeur. This Artist Talk runs on Monday, May 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To register for this free event, visit https://pittfitandfun.ca/copm/public/booking/CourseDetails/14075 or call 604-465-2452.
The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery is located at the South Bonson Community Centre on the traditional territory of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation. The gallery features artwork from local and regional artists and handmade wares by local artisans. All work will be available for sale.
Richard Brodeur - In the News
View the recent article about Richard Brodeur in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News here.
Opening Reception | Saturday May 10, 2025 | 4 p.m.
Need more information or would like to purchase artwork from the Gallery? Contact pmag@pittmeadows.ca for details.
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery (PMAG) Hours and Location:
Tuesday to Sunday | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Free Admission
South Bonson Community Centre (Main Floor) | 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, BC | pmag@pittmeadows.ca
About the Artist
The Artist behind the Mask - Richard Brodeur is a well-known professional hockey goaltender, who earned the nickname ‘King Richard’, for assisting the Vancouver Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals in 1982. But, did you also know that Richard Brodeur is an accomplished and long-time artist? He began sketching in high school and continued with his passion of art throughout his hockey career, until he finally decided one day, he was ready to pursue painting full time.