Local Arts

100 Braid Street Studios unveils New West expansion plans

Leasing out the second floor of its current home will add space for about 30 more artist studios and make it the largest studio space in the region outside of Vancouver

Aug 1, 2018 2:35 PM Read more >

This is what's up on New West's arts and entertainment scene in August

ON NOW Month of August Anna Tsybulnyk has an art exhibition at Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House, with work inspired by classical art, Ukrainian fairy tales and Canadian landscapes, 4908 Hastings St.

Aug 1, 2018 6:33 AM Read more >

Poetry in the Park returns for a New West summer

Poetry lovers, don't miss out on the chance to take in poetry in the open air. The Poetry in the Park series continues at the Queen's Park bandshell every Wednesday through to Aug. 29. Sessions run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Jul 31, 2018 6:35 PM Read more >

New Westminster Cultural Crawl opens doors to art in the city

They’re everywhere. They live amongst us, silently, often unrecognized, going about their day-to-day lives with anonymity. If you live in New West, chances are you live near one of them – and you’ve never known it.

Jul 31, 2018 12:05 PM Read more >

Gallery at Queen's Park calls for artists in New West

Calling all artists. The Arts Council of New Westminster is currently calling for artists who’d like to exhibit at The Gallery at Queen’s Park in 2019. The gallery is looking for monthly exhibitions between February and November 2019.

Jul 29, 2018 12:05 PM Read more >

Nature's patterns offer inspiration to artist in New West exhibition

A new exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park draws inspiration from patterns in the natural world. Repeat After Me: An Exploration of Pattern, featuring the work of Lex Ireton, is on display at the gallery from Aug. 1 to 26.

Jul 29, 2018 8:05 AM Read more >

New West 7 featured at Van Dop Gallery for Cultural Crawl

Seven prominent New Westminster artists are featured in a new exhibition at Van Dop Gallery. The gallery is featuring the New West 7 for the annual New Westminster Cultural Crawl.

Jul 28, 2018 11:05 AM Read more >

Day of the Dead inspires imagery in new Plaskett Gallery exhibition

A New Westminster artist’s ancestral heritage inspires the work that’s soon to be on display at Plaskett Gallery. Clarissa Argueta’s Life, Death and Other Dreams … is on at the gallery from Aug. 1 to 31.

Jul 27, 2018 9:08 AM Read more >

Uptown Unplugged features Eddie Lam, Jessica Barbour

Did you catch Jessica Barbour onstage at Uptown Live! last weekend? If you saw her and became a fan, or if you missed her and would like another chance to catch her performance, then you're in luck: She's back uptown this weekend, this time for the A

Jul 27, 2018 7:29 AM Read more >

What's up in New West? Arts and entertainment listings for July and August

Month of July Huan Liu has an art exhibition at Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House, 4908 Hastings St. Info: 604-294-5444 or email northinfo@burnabynh.ca.

Jul 27, 2018 5:58 AM Read more >

Community Poll

Participate in our next community poll.

Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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