Beth W. Stuart Artist Talk & Showcase: Abstract art meets activism!

Abstract painting featuring blues, pinks, oranges and greens overlaid with black interconnecting lines and cubes.

 

Abstract art meets activism!
NVRC Artist-in-Residence, Beth W. Stuart is an abstract artivist who creates vibrant, complex paintings driven by social justice themes. Her creative practice is rooted in an ethic of bearing witness, informed by her work as a researcher in the areas of conflict, resilience and culture.

Join us Saturday, February 7 for an artist talk and showcase with Beth! At this special event, she'll unveil three powerful new artworks celebrating local histories of resistance, resilience and revolution.

Artist talk & showcase event
When: Saturday, February 7 | 6-8pm 
Where: Maple Room, Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
Free. Everyone welcome. Registration is not required. 

Get your community colouring book!
At the event, be sure to grab your free abstract doodling colouring book—co-created by locals during Beth’s popular doodling workshops! Abstract doodling loosens inhibitions and unlocks creativity. Get your copy and try it yourself!

See you February 7! 

Learn more about Beth’s work 
Website: artbybws.com 
Instagram: @artbybws

An artist in a red sweater sits on a stool holding a pant brush and pallet knife, in front of a large, colourful abstract painting.
Abstract artivist and NVRC Artist-in-Residence, Beth W. Stuart creates vibrant, complex paintings driven by social justice. Photo courtesy of Beth W. Stuart. 

 

A woman sits at a long table covered in blank paper and art supplies.
Beth prepares for an abstract doodling workshop in the Delbrook  Art Studio in November 2025.

 

Abstract doodle examples on white paper from a community art abstract doodling workshop.
These are just a few of the abstract doodles and designs made by community members during the abstract doodling workshop. Photos courtesy of Beth W. Stuart.