I discovered Native Art Renaissance Gallery through their painting workshop program…read more Upon entering the gallery, the heigh ceiling and bright space welcomes you. Big and small paintings with bright vivid rich colors complete their walls. They feature work by multiple Indigenous artists and offer a variety of goods. In addition to the paintings (in canvas and more), prints, and wooden sculptures, they also have fashion items such as shirts, shoes, scarves, hats, and even jewelry pieces. There are plenty of parking (street and parkade) options around the area. Although most street parking has a 2 hour maximum, there is a parkade at the back (enter from Victoria) that allows for longer parking. If you're in the area, it's worthwhile stop for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Love this place it's a native art galley ran by actual natives very cool they have canvas paintings…read morewood carvings soapstone carvings be work you name it It is a nonprofit set up to get the artist 100% of the proceeds while being a meeting place for cultural exchange Come and check it out right close to the skytrain downtown new Westminster

Last month I went to New Media Gallery to see their newest exhibit, "Master", which was scheduled…read moreto run from September 14 to December 1, 2024. The exhibit consisted of eight works by six artists, all of which paid tribute to Alfred Hitchcock. The works on display were: -Sliced Classics by J Tobias Anderson (2003 - 2024, Sweden) -De Mortuis by Lee Henderson (2011, Canada) -Übermensch by Scott Billings (2018, Canada) -Psychedelic Lock by Daniele Puppi (2016, Italy) -4 Vertigo by Les LeVeque (2000, USA) -Prediction by Gregory Chatonsky (2015, Canada/France) -Vertigo@home by Gregory Chatonsky (2015, Canada/France) -The Kiss 3: The Recursive Cinema by Gregory Chatonsky (2022, Canada/France) "Sliced Classics" consisted of eight screens, each screen displaying the sliced edges from various scenes of a Hitchcock movie. "De Mortuis" were clips from the "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" edited so that it appeared as if Alfred Hitchcock were delivering a speech about TV and human mortality. It was shown on an old-fashioned television, but unfortunately I couldn't make out what was being said due to all the sound from the other exhibits. "Übermensch" was about Hitchcock's movie "Rope" (which I hadn't heard of). The movie takes places in one room, and the room depicted in the movie was made into a mini 3D model which is rotated on a robotic arm and projected onto a screen. The meaning behind this piece was beyond my intellect. "Psychedelic Lock" consisted of two screens, side by side, showing the movie "Psycho". One screen played the original 1960 version and the other played the 1998 remake. Both films were playing simultaneously and the screens bounced back and forth between each one. The exhibit was near the gallery's emergency exit, and the curator explained that the artist intended it to be near an exit for some reason -- the exit sign and door was part of the art. "4 Vertigo" were clips from the movie "Vertigo" sped up, flipped around, and superimposed on each other, giving the sense of.... you guessed it, vertigo. "Prediction" showed scenes from the movie Vertigo, and as the movie played, a computer tried to predict the emotions of the actors on the screen. On the screen were a list of emotions (anger, disgust, fear, happy, sad, surprise, neutral) and in real time a number, indicating the likeliness of that emotion, changed, depending on the actors' expressions. "Vertigo@home" shows a 2015 Google street view of the route taken in Vertigo. (I haven't seen the film but there is a scene where a man in a car is following a woman.) "The Kiss 3: The Recursive Cinema" is the film Vertigo being run through AI, with the famous kissing scene being featured. Unfortunately, on Monday December 2, I received an email from New Media Gallery saying that after ten years, the curators are moving on and the gallery is closing for good. They extended the exhibit until today, Saturday December 7, and from 3 to 6pm they are having a farewell event. I will be sad to see New Media Gallery close, and I wish Sarah and Gordon, the curators, all the best. [Yelp collections: Museums and Art Galleries; Cheap Thrills; Being a tourist in my own city]

Thank you to the lovely Jasmine A. who has been talking up New Media Gallery for weeks and then…read morebringing me here to see the exhibit. New Media features contemporary art and the exhibits rotate (sometimes quite literally!) and are here for a short time and then onwards. We were here in October and got to see "Measure" which is all about the movement of day into night, the cycles of the Sun and moon, the rotation of the Earth and the tools we use to measure time. Sadly, this exhibit ends on December 10 2023. Something new and exciting will follow. The Earth Spin Orbit piece was pretty clever as the laser follows the Moon around the Earth. The Time Dilation artwork was hypnotizing to watch the rotation. And I watched more than one cycle of Semiconductor as it followed the Sun rising and setting. Don't miss New Media Gallery. This is a great art and culture. [Review 20888 overall - 64 in British Columbia - 1872 of 2023.]

I've been buying art supplies from this store ever since I was a kid. The man who works there is so…read morenice and polite. They have a wide range of sketchbooks for all medias and different sizes as well. I recently bought some sakura koi watercolours from there and they're great.

I LOVE THIS STORE! I discovered it after signing up for an art course at Emily Carr and visit every…read moresingle time I am in the neighbourhood! They have EVERYTHING and I find they often have better prices and selection than their (much bigger) competitors. I'm not sure what others are saying about the owner - he was absolutely delightful and smiling and chatting with me! LOVE THIS PLACE! Can't wait to go back!

Superb workmanship, and wonderful people. Happy to give them a top drawer recommendation.read more

Amazing customer service and the employees are very friendly . Would recommend going here!read more

Love Quilts Etc! They always have awesome feather pillows and they are known for their quilts,…read morebeautiful coverings and other bedroom decor. Most everyone knows of their special sales and everyday prices are excellent. Something quite cute for an Olympic souvenir is their speciality T-towels. They have 4 different scenes with white background and Vancouver 2010 blue lettering. Nice souvenir to give to family or friends. Even better is the price 2.39$. Staff is extremely helpful and excellent customer service at any of the locations I have shopped at. Really worth checking it out.

Terrible service and sales policy. They do not answer their telephone, nor do they return messages…read more Told I could return an item out of a $350 purchase I was told "No No, you opened the package". After a haggle they finally agreed to an exchange for a more expensive replacement. I will never shop at this store again; people would be far ahead to shop online where return policies are clearly stated. Quilts is a good example of why some store front operators are doomed to failure.

Offering a range of items from history, Hampshire Antiques is worth browsing in, even if you can't…read moreafford to buy anything here. They carry a great deal of ornate and formal furniture, very detailed accessories such as lamps, and a number of smaller pieces. Of course, the selection is always different each time you come in, but you are guaranteed to see some very high end pieces here; if you are a collector or lover of antiques, it is worth having a look.

For a smaller museum, taking only about 20 minutes to walk through, it is a fantastic museum,…read moreshowcasing Orcas Island history. The docent that greeted us was friendly and informative, telling us that the museum was at one time six separate one-room residences that were dismantled and rebuilt to make this current museum. Full of many early and late century household items, placard's describing the way of life on the island, and has loads of interesting artifacts, photographs, and materials showing Orcas Island early community and civilization.

There's so much to see in this little house. I'm particularly awed by the display of the submarine…read morecables which brought power to Orcas and the nearby islands. There are displays of cobblers and black smiths which are well preserved.

This museum is nestled in the Richmond Cultural Centre along with the Richmond Library & Richmond…read moreArt Gallery. The museum is small and inviting, not large and overwhelming. Wonderful experience!