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Tāpis: A love letter to our Dog Kin
September 10 – November 2, 2024
Conceived by Nehiyaw and Michif knowledge keeper, Elder-in-training, and multi-disciplinary artist Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐤᐃᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau, Tāpis: A love letter to our Dog Kin exhibits nine intricately beaded dog blankets. Over the course of a 20-week online residency led by Adele, four Indigenous beaders whose communities traditionally used Tāpis, learned how to create this important piece of regalia to honour their Dog Kin. This exhibition seeks to share the history of Tāpis and recognize the significant responsibility these beaders have undertaken to rebuild chains of knowledge damaged by colonialism and the residential school system.
Exhibiting Artists: Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐤᐃᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau, Velma Olsen, Debbie Dillon, Jaimy Fischer, Vicki Fraser, and Carrie Moran McCleary
Programs
Artist Talk with Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐤᐃᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Please join us on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. for an artist talk with Nehiyaw and Michif knowledge keeper, Elder-in-training, and multi-disciplinary artist Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐤᐃᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau
Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐤᐃᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau creates bespoke works for galleries, private collections and public art commissions. Having over 40 years of lived experience in her culture, she is a recognized knowledge keeper and a current Elder in Training. She grounds her artwork in story, engaging audiences by weaving connection to cultural, social and environmental issues.
Tapis: A love letter to our Dog Kin exhibits nine intricately beaded dog blankets. Over the course of a 20-week online residency led by Adele, four Indigenous beaders whose communities traditionally used Tapis, learned how to create this important piece of regalia to honour their Dog Kin.
This exhibition seeks to share the history of Tapis and recognize the significant responsibility these beaders have undertaken to rebuild chains of knowledge damaged by colonialism and the residential school system.
Upcoming
Winter Gift Gallery
November 12 – December 24, 2024
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 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. during Winter Gift Gallery.
Exhibition Reception: Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Kids’ Kits!
Now available for pick-up by donation
We’ve put together fun project-based art kits for creative kids who visit the gallery. Kits are available by donation and each one will contain instructions for a hands-on arts and crafts project as well as the required set of materials. We’re so excited to see what your little artists create with these kits!
For the month of April, we’ve created a kit for young people to create their own flipbook animations.
Stop by and pick one up today!
Ongoing
Volunteer
You can help contribute to the community by volunteering in our warm and vibrant gallery! Seymour Art Gallery, established 1985, is a non-profit public gallery in the heart of Deep Cove, North Vancouver and the only public gallery located in the District of North Vancouver. We acknowledge, with respect, that the Seymour Art Gallery stands on the traditional, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in many roles, including but not limited to helping at events and receptions, fundraising committee work, and welcoming visitors as a gallery attendant. Training is provided and a parking space is available during your shift. We are looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in the arts and in learning about our thriving local creative community!
If you are interested in volunteering with the Seymour Art Gallery, please send an email to Curator/Director Vanessa Black at curator(at)seymourartgallery.com or call 604-924-1378. Thank you!
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By becoming a gallery member, you are supporting our efforts to cultivate appreciation for the arts through our many programs. Members receive a 10% discount on local handmade gifts in our Gallery Shop and discounts for our ticketed events and programs.
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The Seymour Art Gallery is committed to continuing to present compelling exhibitions which are complemented by relevant and engaging educational and creative programming.
We need help to accomplish our vision financially, and are asking for your support. Become a Patron of the Seymour Art Gallery and help us provide a dynamic artistic future for our community. Your gift will be acknowledged on our website, in our newsletter, and in our annual report. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25.
Travelling to the Gallery
Parking in Deep Cove can be a challenge, especially during the summer. We recommend taking public transit or arriving early for our events in order to find parking.
The Seymour Art Gallery Society
Seymour Art Gallery, established 1985, is a non-profit public gallery in the heart of Deep Cove, North Vancouver. We are working to establish and maintain an active and financially sustainable art gallery that will foster excellence and promote interest in the arts. We welcome more than 26,000 visitors yearly to our gallery, Gallery Shop, and special events. Along with a busy exhibition schedule, we present performance events — including music, artist demonstrations, interactive art-making, and events for children. The Seymour Art Gallery establishes a high standard in our balanced program of visual and performing arts. The gallery also plays an educational role, by organizing programs for schools and activities for the general public in conjunction with our exhibitions.
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Our annual membership is only $25 and your membership directly supports our many programs. Gallery members also save 10% in the Gallery Shop and discounts on ticketed events and programs!