Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art The only public gallery in Canada devoted to the inspiring work of Bill Reid (1920–1998) and the contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast.
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Located in downtown Vancouver.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, cheered loudly and filled the Gallery with so much love last night at "Let's Hear I...
08/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us, cheered loudly and filled the Gallery with so much love last night at "Let's Hear It for 2-Spirit!", made in partnership with the Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC 💖

Huge thank you to Jaylene Tyme, Thanks Jem, Ella Lamoureux, Theo Rhetical, Ilona Verley and DJ O Show!

The way they all slayed! 💅

👉 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on all our upcoming events: https://f.mtr.cool/cjqjmyhjby

On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the knowledge, languages, creativity and environmen...
08/09/2026

On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the knowledge, languages, creativity and environmental stewardship of Indigenous Peoples around the world.

August 9 is also a reminder of the ongoing work needed to uphold Indigenous rights, address the impacts of colonialism and support Indigenous Peoples’ inherent right to determine their own political, cultural, social and economic futures.

Today and every day, may we continue to listen to Indigenous voices, learn from Indigenous knowledge and support Indigenous self-determination.

Image: Bill Reid (Haida), Bear Mask Pendant, 1970, 18-karat yellow gold. Designed in collaboration with Toni Cavelti.

Our staff may work at the Gallery, but the real management team works from home. 🐈Meet Luna, Tuna, Cricket, Raven, Marie...
08/08/2026

Our staff may work at the Gallery, but the real management team works from home. 🐈

Meet Luna, Tuna, Cricket, Raven, Marie, Maggie and Tess: experts in keyboard supervision, unsolicited feedback, and sitting directly on whatever you need most.

Give it up for the Gallery’s Board of Meowmbers and happy to all the beautiful kitties out there. 😼

Tomorrow’s the night! 🪩We’re closing out our performer spotlights with the one keeping the whole evening moving: DJ O Sh...
08/07/2026

Tomorrow’s the night! 🪩

We’re closing out our performer spotlights with the one keeping the whole evening moving: DJ O Show.

Orene Askew, known as DJ O Show, is an Afro-Indigenous member of the Squamish Nation, an award-winning DJ, speaker, and educator. She’s performed for the Vancouver Canucks and BC Lions, opened for Kevin Hart and Russell Peters, and was named DJ of the Year at the 2022 International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards.

If you’ve been meaning to get tickets to Let’s Hear It for 2-Spirit!, this is your sign.

Join us tomorrow for one big night of drag, music, community, and 2-Spirit expression.

📅 Saturday, August 8th
⏰ 6 to 8 pm

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/public-programs/let-s-hear-it-for-2-spirit

Last chance to see Jamie Gentry: Blossoming 🌸Closing August 10th!Featuring handmade moccasins by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Ja...
08/07/2026

Last chance to see Jamie Gentry: Blossoming 🌸
Closing August 10th!

Featuring handmade moccasins by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Jamie Gentry, the exhibition brings together intricate floral beadwork, personal storytelling, and a practice rooted in care, culture, and intention.

These works mark a deeply personal chapter in Jamie’s practice, one centred on growth, joy, and creative freedom.

📸 Photo by Kimberly Kufaas

Read More: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/exhibitions-page/blossoming

🔴 Free Admission Friday 🔴Join us at the Gallery tomorrow and enjoy FREE admission from 2–5 PM, generously supported by o...
08/06/2026

🔴 Free Admission Friday 🔴

Join us at the Gallery tomorrow and enjoy FREE admission from 2–5 PM, generously supported by our Community Access Partner, Downtown Vancouver 🙌

'Jamie Gentry: Blossoming' closes on August 10th! This is your last chance to see this beautiful exhibit. 🌺🌸

📷 Alex Montes

Three days to go! 👀🪩Our final performer spotlight goes to Ella l'Amoureux, a Two-Spirit drag artist from the Kaska Dena ...
08/05/2026

Three days to go! 👀🪩

Our final performer spotlight goes to Ella l'Amoureux, a Two-Spirit drag artist from the Kaska Dena First Nation and a standout from Season 1 of 'Call Me Mother'.

Originally from the Yukon, Ella has played an important role in growing Kelowna's drag scene, using her platform to uplift and advocate for Two-Spirit people through bold, joyful performance.

See Ella take the stage at Let’s Hear It for 2-Spirit! alongside Ilona Verley, Jaylene Tyme, Thanks Jem, and Theo Rhetical, with DJ O Show bringing the music all evening.

Plus, shop from 2-Spirit vendors, enjoy bannock and light refreshments, and visit stand for zines and educational resources on 2-Spirit identities.

📅 August 8
⏰ 6–8 pm

We’re only a few days away, so now’s the time to grab your tickets!

👉 Tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/ktctrfptld

08/04/2026

Jimothy heard Vancouver was nearby and decided to see what all the fuss was about. Naturally, the Bill Reid Gallery was on his itinerary.

Fun fact: Jimothy is a HUGE arts guy. Very cultured. Very sophisticated.

Did he make a donation? No.
Are we holding it against him? No, it's ok; he's too cute.

He DID become a member though, so we’re choosing to focus on the positives. 😌

☀️ Summer Open House 2026 ☀️Presented by BMO Financial GroupJoin us Friday, August 14 from 2–5 pm for our Summer Open Ho...
08/04/2026

☀️ Summer Open House 2026 ☀️
Presented by BMO Financial Group

Join us Friday, August 14 from 2–5 pm for our Summer Open House and enjoy an afternoon of live artist demonstrations, hands-on art-making, and plenty to explore.

🔴 See Jessica Sylvie and Crystal Sparrow at work during live artist demonstrations
🔴 Get creative with an all-ages printmaking activity led by Education Specialist Sara Louie
🔴 Explore our feature exhibition, 'Every River Has a Mouth', to discover the visual languages that connect Coast and Interior Salish artists, and to understand how water carries stories, teachings, and relationships across lands and communities.

🎟️ Free admission for everyone!

Spend surrounded by Indigenous art, stories and creativity!Explore the remarkable legacy of Haida master artist Bill R...
08/02/2026

Spend surrounded by Indigenous art, stories and creativity!

Explore the remarkable legacy of Haida master artist Bill Reid through our permanent collection, and discover the work of contemporary Indigenous artists in 'Every River Has a Mouth' and 'Jamie Gentry: Blossoming'.

With 'Blossoming' closing on August 10, the long weekend is a wonderful opportunity to experience Jamie Gentry’s beautifully handcrafted moccasins before the exhibition ends.

We’ll be open during our regular hours, from 10 am to 5 pm. We look forward to welcoming you! 🙌

Image: Alex Montes

Address

639 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C2G3

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16046823455

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