Seymour Art Gallery

We're hiring!
Deadline: Thursday, May 4, 2023

We are currently accepting applications for a Gallery Assistant, who will work closely with the Curator/Director to assist with a variety of gallery operations and events. With a small staff and intimate workspace, we provide a unique opportunity to be very involved in the daily tasks at a non-profit public art gallery.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, including both weekend days.

For more information on the position, please visit our website: https://www.seymourartgallery.com/2021/11/26/gallery-assistant/

Send your resume and covering letter by email to: info(@)seymourartgallery.com
(Please write “Gallery Assistant Position” in the subject line.)

We thank all who express interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Come by on Sunday, March 12, for Tafui's exhibition reception and aritst talk!

Culture Compass BINGO is launching on Family Day/Heritage Week 2023 to get you out exploring the North Shore’s culture and heritage with family and friends- including at the Seymour Art Gallery! You can play it all month long! Complete a BINGO row and enter to win a Staycation on Vancouver’s North Shore.

More info can be found at North Van Arts page and website.

Tafui has translated this unique self-expression into patterns and symbols for her paintings and textiles, using bold patterns and simple designs. As we celebrate the beauty and strength of our diverse identities, we also honour the rich history of cornrows and their contribution to our collective story. The understanding of our histories and shared experiences we become united, as people, as cultures, and to the earth.

‘ANCIENT TONGUE’ continues until March 18, 2023. Please join us for the exhibition reception and artist talk on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Tafui, ‘REACH’ (detail), emulsion on raw cotton, 36 x 48 inches, 2023

Cornrows, also known as canerows outside of North America, have been integral to the African diaspora for centuries. Initially developed in East and West Africa, cornrow groomed and styled hair created intricate designs and expressed cultural identity. Tafui explains that this hairstyle has remained a powerful symbol of identity and resilience. As a cultural practice, cornrows have a rich history, representing a shared heritage of strength and perseverance. They are an important symbol of a collective past and a reminder of the beauty and power of African-descended people worldwide.

‘ANCIENT TONGUE’ continues until March 18, 2023. Please join us for the exhibition reception and artist talk on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2 pm.

Tafui, ‘ANCIENT TONGUE SALT’, ink on cotton linen, dimensions variable, 2023

In her exhibition 'ANCIENT TONGUE,' Vancouver-based artist and designer Tafui exhibits a large-scale textile installation and paintings inspired by cornrows/canerows. Her striking black and white textile installation flows from the ceiling to the floor, and large paintings echo the repeating motifs along the walls of the gallery. Using mark-making as an homage to traditional methods of storytelling, Tafui shares her own stories through her work.

Tafui is an independent artist and designer, originally from Xaymaca / Kingston, Jamaica.

‘ANCIENT TONGUE’ continues until March 18, 2023. Please join us for the exhibition reception and artist talk on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2 pm.

There's still time to finish up your holiday shopping and if you're in a pinch, we'll gift wrap your purchase for you!

On the final day of our countdown, we are highlighting ceramics by Carolyn DiPasquale, prints by Hilary Morris (), ceramics by Karole Doucette (), and original paintings by Marnie Boullard.

Thank you to all the wonderful artists and everyone who supported Winter Gift Gallery this year – whether it was shopping to support local artists and our non-profit gallery, sharing on social media, or telling friends and family about this holiday favourite. We so appreciate you!

The Gallery and Gallery Shop will be closed from December 25, 2022 to January 3, 2023. See you in the new year!

Not done shopping? There's still time! Winter Gift Gallery is only open for 3 more days, but there is so much to choose from!

We have unique pieces by local artists including embroidery by Kirsten Chursinoff (), jewelry by Deep Forest Jewelry (), and original paintings by Kristian Adam ().

Winter Gift Gallery is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. until December 24th.

It’s cold out there, but warm and cozy in the gallery! Due to the weather conditions we're closed today but will hopefully be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for 4 more days before closing for the holidays.

Shop ceramics by Hitomi Mckenzie (), woodwork by ArtPen Studio (), and ceramics by Barb Matthews. There are still so many beautiful gifts here in Winter Gift Gallery.

Can you believe Winter Gift Gallery ends in 5 days? There are still so many unique, handmade items to shop, like upcycled robots by Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk, ceramics by Matthew Freed (), prints and cards by Paige Jung (), and handmade wooden toys by Ron Love.

Winter Gift Gallery showcases a wide collection of work from local artists and is open until December 24.

Only 6 days until the end of Winter Gift Gallery! We may be closed today but we are highlighting textiles by Beryl Hickenbottom, handmade earrings by Adele ᒪᐢᑿ ᐃᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau (), ceramics by Liz de Beer (), and jewelry by Christine Waldie.

Winter Gift Gallery continues until December 24, 2022.

Skip the mall and shop local handmade gifts this weekend instead!

Today on our countdown we are featuring jewelry by Chi Cheng Lee (), original art by Sarah Ronald (), ceramics by Lea Abubo (), and paintings by Carole Wilson.

Winter Gift Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. until December 24th.

Today on our countdown we are featuring glass jewelry by Minori Takagi (), original artwork by Liane McLaren Varnam (), handmade jewelry by Tannis Turner, and ceramics by Kate Whitehead ().

New pieces are still being delivered by our local artists until December 24!

Only 9 days until Winter Gift Gallery wraps up! Today we are highlighting fiber art by Shima Itabashi (), polymer clay work by Joan Tayler (), photography by Heather Johnston () and jewelry by Jodi Heinhorst ().

With over 60 local artists in our gallery shop and Winter Gift gallery, there's something for everyone!

We are counting down the final days of Winter Gift Gallery! Shop jewelry by Connie Goldhawke, ceramics by D’Arcy Margesson (), glasswork by Sonya Labrie () and art by Tamara Phillips ().

We still have so many wonderful handmade gifts and new items arrive daily. Stop by today — we are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. until December 24th!

Shop local this holiday season! We’ve brought together an amazing group of artists to inspire your holiday shopping. Find unique, handmade gifts like ceramics, jewelry, paintings, textiles, and much more. Your support helps local artists and our non-profit art gallery!

We will be open seven days a week until December 24, 2022.

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, November 26 - 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for our weekend-long reception!