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Friday, November 15, 2024 (Vancouver, BC) — Artists for Kids announced today that esteemed artist Ian Wallace has been awarded the Order of the Owl, recognizing his significant contributions to contemporary art and his transformative impact on the Canadian cultural landscape. This prestigious accolade celebrates individuals who exemplify a...

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September 27, 2023 The Gordon Smith Gallery and Artists for Kids (AFK) opened their fall exhibition, The Art of Conversation , on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The exhibition features artwork by over 20 Canadian artists who explore the role of art as a platform for communication. The Art of...

Brilliance Gala
June 15th, 2023
Together with Brilliance co-chairs Yoshi Karasawa, Ian Wallace and Patti Glass, our community will gather to celebrate the enduring legacy of Gordon Smith while supporting the cause closest to his heart: exceptional art education for all .

Three years have gone by...

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For Immediate Release
April 13, 2023
Artists for Kids invites the community
to the opening of the exhibition Endless Summer
Artists for Kids (AFK) invites the community to the opening of the exhibition, Endless Summer , on Saturday, April 15, 2 to 4 p.m. Endless Summer is...

​We invite you to join us in celebrating the artwork created by the students of the Fall 2022 After School Art Program! Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 6:00 - 6:30 pm at the Gordon Smith Gallery. Artwork by Barrett, Masterful Mixed Media

​We invite you to join us in celebrating the artwork created by the students of the Senior Photography Artist-in-Residence Workshop with artist Karen Zalamea! Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 6:00 - 6:30 pm at the Gordon Smith Gallery Photo by Kaya H.

​Our newest print by Charlene Vickers is now for sale in the Artists for Kids office. Call or come by to take a look!

We are thrilled to work with Charlene Vickers to bring to you, our next multiple. Through her generosity, “Fish in Astral Projection under Moons”, presents an exquisite translation of Vickers’ textiles that is truly unique as a print form and artwork. Vickers generosity of time within her work, is personal and...

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We Can Only Hint at This With Words
April 23 to June 25, 2022
Opening reception and Zine Launch: April 23, 2-4pm Virtual Artist and Contributor Panel Discussion: June 8, 12-1pm. Join here. Featuring artists Russna Kaur, M.E. Sparks, and Andrea Taylor Curated by Kate Henderson View the Zine There...

Explore & Create Saturday Art Program Children aged 5 – 12 are invited to join us in the Gallery on Saturdays from 1 – 3pm for drop-in art activities inspired by works in our current We can only hint at this with words exhibition. Please note that parental or guardian supervision is...

 
​​Music at the Smith is back! Join us through the Spring and Fall for a Tuesday evening series of intimate performances, accompanied by an informal exhibition tour and wine service at the Gordon Smith Gallery.

​From November 26 until December 16, 2021, save 25% on selected AFK Limited Edition Prints!* For more information on the selected prints, click here. To browse all AFK Limited Edition Prints, click here.

We are excited to announce that we are relaunching the AFK Collector's Program where customers have the ability to receive significant discounts on our unique collection of Canadian fine art prints. For more information on the AFK Collector's Program, click here. To view our available AFK Limited Edition Prints, click here.
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​ The Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art​ is situated within the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.​

March 31, 2021 Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and Staff, Earlier this week Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry amended the existing provincial public health orders . The strengthened orders and guidelines are in effect through April 19, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and details are included in this news...

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​Artists for Kids and the North Shore News continue to partner in providing a wonderful opportunity to showcase outstanding young artists in our community. The deadline for our first intake of submissions is January 29th! More information on how to nominate a student can be found here.

​ Map your own perspectives of a place! In this video Amelia Epp shares ideas for creating map tiles by drawing and painting with watercolours. Students can join their own map tiles with those of their classmates to create a large collaborative map representing unique points of view. Click HERE to...

​This December, on Giving Tuesday, we are pleased to announce our upcoming Winter Holiday Sale of our acclaimed limited-edition prints. From December 1st to December 18th, we will be offering a 10% discount on ALL AFK Limited Edition Prints. Additionally, we are offering a 15% discount on curated print sets. These...

Our AFK ArtReach video series is underway! This series will guide classrooms and individuals at home through art activities focused on principles of creative inquiry and play. AFK ArtReach videos will be posted to our website every two weeks throughout the school year HERE.  Enjoy!

​In honour of BC Culture Days, AFK is pleased to offer a virtual tour of the Gordon Smith Gallery! Click HERE to view!

We are excited to be offering five Winter 2021 virtual after school art classes for ages 8-14 over Microsoft Teams!​ Click HERE for more information!