Tom is a committed artist who is passionate as much about his community as his art. Rich in…read moreexperience from his extensive travels, his work reflects maturity that can not be calculated. He is masterful at connecting both people and colors. He "owns" a special hue of yellow, even! He and his wife Leslie own and operate a gallery in downtown Vancouver that should be the first stop on the First Friday Art Walk. Above & Below on the corner of Main and Evergreen.

Tom's work is outstanding on many levels but the hidden depth of his process that only he can share…read morewith you when explaining each work might be the most important piece to soak in and let simmer as you admire them.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a wide-array of art and price-ranges in this shop. I noticed…read morethey had some lovely ceramic pieces (pitchers, bowls, mugs) for under $50. They also had some very reasonably priced original paintings. This is just the kind of shop you've love to see in downtown Vancouver and the perfect place to visit after you've enjoyed lunch at one of the local resturants nearby.

This Gallery is dusty. Literally. (Some of) The work is decent; however, in my opinion, the display…read moreis tired.

Walked into this gallery with my dtr and friend. My dtr liked one of the paintings and asked to…read moretake a picture. The sales clerk proceeds to tell me that it's illegal to post their art online. Thank you for the legal advice. Next time I need a copyright lawyer, I know where to find one!

Aurora Gallery has framed several pieces for me over the years. They have a large (in some ways…read moreoverwhelmingly large) selection of frames in a variety of good-quality materials. They also have a nice selection of matte choices, should your work require it, and different types of glass, from common window glass to anti-UV, anti-reflective glass for maximum preservation and visibility. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and professional. They even throw in free picture hooks so you needn't rummage around or make a trip to the hardware store when you get your artwork home, which is a nice touch. Prices are not cheap, but then even cheap, junky frames are expensive and difficult to find nowadays, and the workmanship by Aurora is very good, and justifies the cost. They have also proven adept at framing some oddball pieces for me that are not normally considered "art," so don't be afraid to challenge them!

This was my first time taking a beginner glass making/blowing class with 3 friends at Firehouse…read moreGlass and I had an amazing time! Our instructor, Andrew, was fun, entertaining, and skilled at teaching to a variety of learning styles. He created a positive and safe space for us to practice multiple techniques. We completed three projects in the 4 hours of class time and were given a tour of their expansive studio space. If you have ever been interested in learning about glass art, I highly recommend this studio!

OMG what can I say about the work performed by the skilled glass artist at Firehouse. My father…read morerecently passed away. His wish was to be cremated which we honored. My mother had passed away a few years ago and was also cremated. I wanted to find away to keep them TOGETHER FOREVER. My wife and I worked with Jessica to design a glass orb. The center of the orb contains the ashes of my Mother, surrounding her ashes are the ashes of my Father. This symbolizes the LOVE they had for each other and allows my Father to protect my Mother for ETERNITY. We then surrounded their ashes with a layer that contained their favorite colors. These came out so BEAUTIFUL. The work put into these make them PRICELESS to our family. The price for each orb was extremely affordable. I was expecting a higher cost. I will recommend Firehouse to anyone that is looking for a special memory. Thanks Firehouse.