NVRC's art display program offers opportunities for local artists to showcase their work.
NVRC's art display program is designed to encourage emerging artists - both solo and groups - to exhibit their artwork within public facilities. While we prioritize North Shore-based artists, we welcome applications artists from other local communities. Program goals are to:
- Encourage the pursuit of lifelong learning
- Create opportunities for artists to connect with their community
- Promote cultural awareness and dialogue
- Showcase the wealth of creative talent in North Vancouver
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Delbrook Community Recreation Centre – 851 West Queens Road
Located on the top floor hallway, the gallery offers 70 linear feet of hanging space and is ideal to display 2D artwork of all types and sizes.Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre - 1733 Lions Gate Lane
Located off the main lobby, there are two black walls suitable for hanging framed artwork. Both walls are 8 ft 9 in high but the preferred maximum height for the artwork would be 40". The first wall is 15 ft 2 in wide and the second wall is 10 ft 5 in wide.Parkgate Community Centre – 3625 Banff Court
Located in the main lobby, a glass display unit is available for handcrafted art, small sculptures, and pottery. Other artwork will be considered pending space availability. Estimated sizing: two tiered display cabinets 6 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft.Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre – 931 Lytton Street
Located in the main lobby, two glass units are available for a variety of handcrafted and 2D artwork and pottery. Other artwork will be considered pending space availability. Estimated sizing: two tiered display cabinets 4 ft x 11 ft x 3 ft and 6 ft x 9 ft x 2 ft.Centennial Theatre – 2300 Lonsdale Avenue
- South lobby - the exhibit space is ideal for 2D artworks. Up to 175 linear feet high mounted nearer the ceiling. Depending on the size of the work, space is available for up to 15 pieces. Artwork must be stretched with finished sides and properly wired for hanging. Due to the location of the gallery, theatre staff may be engaged in mounting the work.
- West lobby - up to 20 feet of linear space available for 2D art including photographs. Must be fully framed and ready to mount by the artist.
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Apply using the online application form. Or you can email your name, address, and up to five images of your artwork (max. size 1 MB .jpg format) or link to an online portfolio and/or website that includes examples of your work. Please indicate where you have previously exhibited.
There is no cost to the artist to participate. Selected displaying artists will be directly responsible for any purchasing inquiries and sales.
When to apply
There are two intakes each year and the art will be displayed for a six-month period. Display periods are mid-February to mid-August and mid-August to mid-February. The intakes are:- The first Wednesday in July for artwork exhibited from August to February and
- The first Tuesday in January for artwork exhibited from February to August.
Selection criteria
The work is adjudicated by NVRC Cultural Services staff and selected artists will be notified.More information
Please reach out to Neil Scott, Theatre Supervisor and art display program lead, at 604-983-6455 or art-display@nvrc.ca.
Art currently on display
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Chandra Junck is a contemporary artist based in North Vancouver, BC.
Her watercolour paintings explore space and depth, inspired by galactic imagery - nebulas, supernovas, the Milky Way. Her orbs feature many layers and rich colours, creating the illusion that the viewer is peering through a portal into a distant galaxy.
Further playing with the concept of space, the orb also functions as a container for hidden narratives, as each piece is a deeply personal journey for the artist. These ethereal landscapes blur the boundaries between tangible and abstract.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from the University of British Columbia, Chandra founded an educational platform for young children, Wee Creative Co., teaching them to bring their stories to life through a combination of play, learning, and stop motion animation. She has long approached her life and art practice with this same sense of curiosity and playfulness.
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Atelier Mitenand, based in North Vancouver, has been creating jewellery and crafts since 2023.
With a background in Chemistry and Product Design, the designer enjoys experimenting with various materials, bringing out their unique charm in each piece.
Her experiences living in different countries have shaped her style defined by balance and harmony.
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Navigating the Storms Collection
Artist statement
I am a painter interpreting my observations of the human relationship with each other, nature, and wildlife to tell a story. I look for opportunities to stop, pause and reflect on what part did we play in stewardship for positive joyful experiences.My methods of applying layers of paint with brush or other tools onto canvas or cradle board utilizing bold brush strokes, mark making, mixed media and medium to create atmosphere, depth, movement, and emotion.
Nothing stays static in our life; we are constantly evolving, and I focus my bodies of work being purposely optimistic deepening my appreciation, and awareness, on how we can coexist together on this beautiful earth.
This series inspired by my daily runs and walks around the lower mainland, Sea to Sky corridor and the Interior of BC. Always attracted to how mother nature flexes her strength and shows us her power with storms.
Storms can be scary and unpredictable. In our lives how we prepare and stay connected will help us get through them. Appreciating what is so unbearable and recognizing when a hand up is needed to navigate through them. I am amazed at the strength and resilience of wildlife and people to bounce back through whatever storm they may face.
Website: paintingsbytewc.com
Email: tewc25@gmail.com
@tewc.art
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Frozen Light
Artist statement
Frozen Light is a photographic series capturing Arctic sunsets refracted through glacial ice, created during an artist residency on a tall ship in the High Arctic. October 2024.For most of my creative life, I’ve looked to nature as both a collaborator and a guide. As a composer, I’ve drawn deeply from the movement of water, the silence of fog, and the invisible forces that shape the environment — from oceanic tides to atmospheric light. Frozen Light marks the first time I’m presenting my photography publicly, but the impulse behind the work continues what has long driven my music: reverence for the natural world and the desire to translate its beauty into lasting form.
This series was born during a recent artist residency aboard the tall ship Antigua in the High Arctic (thanks to thearcticcircle.org ). Surrounded by glaciers, I became captivated by the way the Arctic’s long, low sunsets revealed an unexpected collaboration between ice and light.
The late Arctic sun, suspended in fragments of glacial ice sculpted by water, weather, pressure, and time, became an endless source of inspiration and quiet focus. These images are unmanipulated — a direct record of a specific time and place — and a reflection of what is fragile, immense, and vanishing.
I hope Frozen Light offers a moment of stillness — and perhaps reverence — for a landscape increasingly under threat, yet still capable of overwhelming beauty.
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Soul Roots
Ann Marie creates her moss art from her Lynn Valley studio. With a deep respect for nature, a background in floristry, and a lifelong love for the outdoors, she was naturally drawn to biophilic design. Her work is inspired by the beauty of the forest, bringing its calming and restorative energy into homes and businesses through her moss art creations.
What began in early 2020 as a therapeutic practice has since blossomed into a daily passion and thriving full-time business.
Each moss frame and bowl is carefully handmade using sustainably sourced preserved mosses and plants. Designed to be long-lasting and maintenance-free, they allow people to enjoy the grounding presence of nature for years to come.
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Artist statement
This show represents a significant time in my career as an artist (it’s more of a hobby though!) because it is a collection of work from my busiest period so far. I moved from Bowen Island to North Vancouver in March, 2025. I believe that my 6 years of living on Bowen Island helped to shape my overall artistic repertoire and technique, as I did several hundred paintings during the years I lived there, almost all of which depicted scenes and subject matter I was intimately familiar with. My enthusiasm for painting has not abated; between the time I moved in mid-March and the start of this show in mid-August, I have already done nearly 100 paintings.I attended evening classes with a local watercolour artist at age 9, which began a lifelong habituation toward painting. I've always carried a box of paints with me while travelling, and I have painted scenes plein air in Russia, Slovenia, Mexico, Portugal, India, Ireland and New Zealand. I lived in Deep Cove for several months in 2018 - 19, and this was the start of my foray into seascapes. When I moved to Bowen Island in 2019, I painted every day, and originals of my paintings were in demand once I started posting them on local social media. I joined the Arts Pacific Gallery and then the Catching Stars Gallery, as well as the South Shore Gallery in Sooke, and I had my first solo show at the Hearth Gallery in 2022. My work has been included in several collaborative art exhibitions, and I have a published book that is a collaboration between myself and acclaimed Canadian poet Jude Neale, called Water Forgets its Own Name. Because I paint so frequently, I now post on Instagram rather than on my website, which consequently has nothing new on it. As mentioned above, art is simply a hobby. By profession, I’m faculty at Capilano University.
To buy my art, please email me at n81622694@gmail.com with the name and preferably also a photo of the painting you are interested in. Once payment has been received, a red dot signifying the sale will be placed on the wall next to the purchased piece and the buyer will collect the painting once the exhibit finishes. I also welcome expressions of interest regarding the licensing or selling of rights to my art for business purposes. My Instagram art page is: instagram.com/nickjenningspaintings/
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Artist statement
I started my art journey in childhood, drawing in pencil from imagination. As a professional graphic designer, I have continued to explore my love of drawing through digital tools. While completing the Illustration Certificate Program at Emily Carr, I began experimenting with various traditional mark-making tools and techniques. I discovered a love for loosely constructed ink and watercolour paintings, where I could freely explore ideas.
I’ve recently been drawn to more realistic expressions, learning the strengths and unique qualities of acrylic paint and charcoal. Everyday life—nature, family, and even philosophical concepts—inspires me to create. The most exciting part of making art is the process itself—being in a flow state, experimenting, and finding new ways to bring ideas to life.
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Artist statement
I'm lnnara Walker, and my art is shaped by my fascination with the places we build and the natural world we inhabit. Growing up in the beautiful landscapes of British Columbia, I developed a deep connection to both the built environment and the wild, untamed beauty around me. These dual influences, architecture and nature, have been the core of my creative journey.My artistic practice is driven by a desire to explore the tension between change and permanence. I'm drawn to how both cities and nature are constantly evolving, and how certain moments or structures can slip away unnoticed in the rush of progress. Through my work, I aim to capture these fleeting moments, whether it's the architecture of a once-popular house or a peaceful landscape that may soon be altered by development.
As a young artist, I was surrounded by art and creativity, thanks to my father, an artist and teacher. This early exposure sparked my love for art and helped me develop a deep appreciation for how things are made, both by nature and by human hands. Over the years, my studies in architecture and travels through Europe, Asia and Africa further expanded my view of space, culture, and design. These influences come together in my work, where I focus on the intersection of built environments and the natural world.
What excites me most is the opportunity to reimagine spaces and places that are at risk of being forgotten or reshaped beyond recognition. Whether through bold colours, textures, or intricate details, I aim to highlight the beauty in the details we often overlook, whether it's the symmetry of a building or the quiet harmony between nature and urban life. I want my art to spark conversations about what is worth preserving, both in the world around us and in our memories.
Through every piece I create, I strive to tell stories about the places and spaces that shape our lives—honouring both the past and the ever-changing future. My work is a celebration of the places we call home and a quiet reminder to cherish and protect the beauty that surrounds us before it fades away.
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Sorme Asadpour is an Iranian Canadian artist who grew up in Tehran before immigrating to Vancouver, where she continues to explore and evolve her artistic voice. After studying under distinguished artists in Iran to build her technical foundation, Sorme developed a style uniquely her own, one rooted in magical realism and influenced by elements of naïve art and surrealism. Her work often brings inanimate objects to life in vivid 2D compositions, using bold colors and a playful, childlike aesthetic. Working primarily in oil and acrylic, Sorme also experiments with jewellery and tile-making, though these mediums remain outside her current exhibitions. Through her art, she taps into her inner child, creating whimsical worlds as a form of joyful escape from the complexities of immigration and global unrest. At its heart, her work invites others to embrace wonder, creativity, and the healing power of play.
If you are interested in her work or want to learn more, please contact: tehran21@hotmail.com
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
Artist statement
In 2025, I am proud to present my latest collection, “Sky, Sea, & Earth” which explores the emotional essence of living beings from diverse natural habitats. Through the use of charcoal and graphite on paper, I aim to highlight the interconnectedness of life - across the land, air, and sea.My work focuses on capturing the depth of emotion through light and shadow. Dark backgrounds and illuminated focal points allow the subjects – whether animals or human forms – to stand in stark contrast, evoking a powerful presence. The process of finding the right reference images was challenging, but it was essential to convey the emotion I sought to express.
Inspired by the purity of black and white photography, I explore themes of solitude, strength, and unity. This monochromatic medium strips away distractions, allowing raw emotion and detail to take center stage. My hope is to connect with the viewer on a deeper level – to inspire reflection in an increasingly fast-paced, image-saturated world.
This journey through charcoal is also a persona return to my creative roots. After many years in architecture, coaching, and project management, I’ve returned to art with a renewed passion and curiosity. Each piece is an invitation to pause, feel, and reconnect with what unites us as living beings.
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Display: August, 2025 to February, 2026
This artwork commemorates all tennis players, regardless of their age, gender or physical abilities.
With motivation and perseverance, they have dedicated countless hours training in this physically and mentally challenging sport.
However, we have not forgotten the coaches who have made it their career to train tennis players whether for recreation or tournaments.
In my painting, an armature made of wire conceals a protective vest. He/she holds a shield steadfastly against the barrage of tennis balls. The wig serves as a disguise for anonymity. The ethereal background lightly brushed in neutral while and grey colours, creates mystery and evolving into mastery of the fame for this “Tennis Warrior.”
