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Art Books Galore in Gastown
If art and design is your thing, then you’d best head to the new temporary Motto Storefront by Vancouver’s Artspeak Gallery. Located at 233 Carrall Street – the pop-up bookstore and art space is filled with hundreds of rare volumes dedicated to contemporary art. Motto, a Berlin and Zürich-based bookstore and distributor, specializing in experimental, small run and self-published artist books, magazines, and fanzines, has compiled the amazing selection of printed works.
Gallery Gachet Fundraiser at The Met
Next Wednesday May 19th from 7-10pm, stop by The Met in Gastown (320 Abbott St.) to view some amazing art and support a great cause. In their first collaboration, Gallery Gachet and The Donnelly Fund present Mindscape, a showing of the Gachet Collective’s work. The event will feature an art exhibit and auction with 100% of proceeds going directly to Gallery Gachet.
Gastown’s Hidden Gems – VADA
Tucked away in the heart of Vancouver’s artistic scene – historic Gastown, The Vancouver Academy of Dramatic is one of city’s best when it comes to acting for film and television. Founded by Simon Longmore in 2000, who’s vision has always been to offer training by actors for actors with the purpose to Motivate & Inspire. All teachers at the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts are highly trained working actors in the industry and offer guidance and support, along with real-world experience to students throughout their careers.
Gastown Spring Shop Hop
The Gastown Shop Hop is back for Spring! On April 22nd from 5pm – 9pm Gastown’s premier boutiques will be opening their doors for you to come party with them. There will be music, free drinks, and of course great deals. Look for the balloons around Gastown and you are sure to have a great time.
Outdoor Furniture at Inform Interiors Rooftop Showroom
Open since 2006 at 50 Water Street in Gastown, Inform Interior’s 30,000+ square foot showroom spans 3 levels creating a new standard in retail and architecture for the city. A family owned, Vancouver based business, Inform Interiors has created a minimalist space unlike any other that is a gallery for the incredible furniture and objects within. Not many people know that they also have a rooftop showroom, displaying the latest in outdoor living pieces.
Public Art in Gastown
While in the area, you will also want to check out the public art installations by Andrew Owen at the Cambie Annex Front (W Cordova St. between Cambie and Abbott.) Photographs of people in the neighborhood including construction workers and the “Public Private Cubic Couple” are displayed cubically on photographic tableau’s.
A Walk in the Park
After a long day of shopping, strolling or working in Gastown, head east along Water Street to discover one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets. As you cross the Main Street overpass you’ll see two statuesque Chinese lion’s mounted on both sides. A narrow pathway leads past a quaint Asian garden into Crab Park at Portside (101 Waterfront at Main) which overlooks the Burrard inlet, where the views are as sweeping as they come.
Artspeak: Alex Morrison
Artspeak gallery presents Making Beer More Expensive, an exhibition by Vancouver-based artist Alex Morrison from March 27 to May 1, 2010. Artspeak will be having their opening reception on March 26 at 8pm on 233 Carral Street. Alex Morisson’s work has been widely exhibited in Canada, the United States, the UK, Germany, and is being included in the 17th Biennale of Sydney 2010. Checkout the details below!
Tait: $50 Gift Card Giveaway
It’s a space that’s seen a lot of pop-up action in recent months, but for now, we can tell you the latest store to enter in 330 West Cordova Street is there for good. It’s called Tait, and if you haven’t already heard of it, then your missing out big time.
Gallery Gachet: Coming Forth by Day
Gallery Gachet will be holding their latest exhibition called, “Coming Forth By Day” by Deborah Thompson until March 26th. Checkout the details below!
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