Squamish Nation Sculpture Symposium (Jan - Aug)

The District of West Vancouver Squamish Nation Sculpture Symposium project is a joint partnership of the Squamish Nation and West Vancouver centered on the creation of a large public sculpture, through a juried process, at Ch'tl'am (Ambleside Park). The sculpture is to capture and reflect the distinctive visual character of Squamish Nation.

A series public programs and celebratory exhibits of Coast Salish Art will feature historical and contemporary works by Squamish artists, objects from collections of Squamish Nation, private collections and distinctive Coast Salish loan objects from prominent museums.

We invite you to participate in these activities and catch a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the people of the Squamish Nation.

Sculpture - Public Programs - Exhibits

CLICK HERE!! To View or Print Program Brochure. The exciting preview of programs includes:

Current & Upcoming Events

Artists Demonstrations at Ferry Building Gallery (2 pm - 5 pm), Free

Saturday, Apr 14 - Cedar Weaving with Alice Guss and Drum Making with Stewart Nahanee
Sunday, Apr 15 - Carving Demonstration with Xwa lack tun

Northwest Coast First Nations Lecture Series
April 18, May 9, 23, Jun 13, Jul 4 (6:30 pm)

West Vancouver Museum, $10/lecture, 25/3 lectures or $40/5 lectures

A series of talks on the artistic expressions and cultural traditions of Northwest Coast First Nations.

Webreg available starting in April. Individual course no. 387417, 387467, 387468, 387469 & 387424 & 387470 for the series and 387472 for any 3 lectures.

April 18 - Dr. Charlotte Townsend-Gault, Associate Professor, Dept of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, University of British Columbia

May 9 - Sharon M Fortney, Guest Curator, Ph. D Candidate in Anthropology, University of British Columbia

May 23 - Dr. Jennifer Kramer (Curator of the Pacific Northwest, Museum of Anthropology; Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of British Columbia). The talk is bout Xwa lack tun's career and his involvement with Salish and Kwakwakwa'wakw styles of art.

June 13 - Karen Duffek, Curator Pacific Northwest & Contemporary Visual Arts, UBC Museum of Anthropology

July 4 - Aaron Nelson-Moody, Artist, Squamish Nation

Artist Carving Demonstration

by Xwa lack tun & Aaron Nelson-Moody (Apr - Aug)

Call West Vancouver Museum for schedule, Free

Tasting First Nations Cuisine

July 14 (11:30 am) West Vancouver Museum, $35/person, pre-registration required

Lunch on traditional First Nations food, a unique cultural experience on food sampling.

Wearing Traditions - Northwest Coast First Nations

July 28 (1 pm) West Vancouver Museum, $30/person, pre-registration required

Discover the cultural significance of clothing to First Nations people, their symbolic and artistic expressions through songs, stories and dances.

Locations
Ferry Building Gallery

1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
Tuesday - Sunday: 11am – 5pm, phone: 604-925-7290

West Vancouver Museum

680 17th Street, West Vancouver
Tuesday – Saturday: noon – 4:30pm, phone: 604-925-7295

Exhibits

StitÚyntm (Enduring Traditions) Exhibit
West Vancouver Museum (March 20 - August 31)

Enduring Traditions explores the artistic experssion of the Squamish and Coast Salish people who utilizes unique design elements and composition to create stricking masterworks. This exhibition brings together historical and contemporary objects and images from collections of the Squamish Nation, private collections and distinctive loan objects from prominent museums.

Nexwníw Chet (Contemporary Treasures) Exhibit

Ferry Building Gallery (March 27 - April 15)

Contemporary Treasures is a curated mixed media exhibition of works by prominent Squamish Nation artists, featuring artworks from Spirit Gallery, Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver.

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Past Events

Sculpture

Mar 17 - Sna7m Smánit (Spirit of the Mountain) Dedication Ceremony, 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Ch’tl’am/Ambleside Park


Public Programs

Feb 10 & Mar 24 - Artist Studio Open House (10 am - 4 pm)

169 Whonoak Road (off Welch Street), West Vancouver
View location as marked on map.

Click on the map to view larger image.

Discover the Art of this Land- Mar 16 (7:30 - 8:30 pm)

Kay Meek Centre Studio Theatre (1700 Mathers Avenue, West Van), Free

An Evening of Dialogue exploring Coastal Salish artistic expression with internationally renowned artists, Xwa lack tun, Stan Green and Lyle Wilson, facilitated by Bill McLennan, Curator of the Pacific Northwest at the Museum of Anthropology . A rare opportunity to view images of Coast Salish masterworks located in museum collections around the world. Pre-registration recommended, call 604-925-7220 for information.

Squamish Nation Arists' Demonstration - (2 - 5 pm)

Ferry Building Gallery, Free

Apr 7 - Carving Demonstration with Aaron Nelson-Moody
Apr 8 - Basket Weaving with Tracy Williams and Carving with Jody Broomfield

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