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Limited Edition Student-Designed Merch Celebrates 100 Years in the Making
From posters to tote bags to trinket dishes, the collection expresses students’ reflections on ECU’s centennial year. A small limited-edition merchandise collection designed by students at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) celebrates 100 years of art and design. From illustration to screen printing to ceramics, each artist’s piece reflects their unique style, […]
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Art Talks in Plain English – Connection Salon
Connection Salon presents the second Art Talks in Plain English Series of the year!
In this series, graduate students from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and outsider artists will give 20-minute presentations about their work followed by informal discussion. Plain English is talk that a general audience can understand the first time they hear it. Plain English is a clear, straightforward expression. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Date: July 16th
Time: 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Location: The Gathering Place Community Centre (Gallery Space), Connection Salon Gallery, 609 Helmcken Street.
Free Admission
This month, the presentations will be by:
Joshua DeGroot
– Painting Paternal Care Using Natural Pigments
Sandra Yuen
– Channeling Creativity: A Retrospective
This event is supported by the British Columbia Council for the Arts, the Gathering Place Community Center, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and the Connection Salon Artist Collective.
Art in the Open: Community Art Market
North Van Arts Announces a New Public Art Market
North Van Arts in partnership with the City of North Vancouver is happy to announce a new public art market of local artists this July. Art in the Open: Community Art Market, is an outdoor art market taking place at Civic Plaza, North Vancouver on July 11, 2026 from 10am-3pm.
This vibrant community market will showcase a diverse range of original artwork and handcrafted goods created by artists and artisans from the North Shore. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet local makers, learn about their creative practices, and purchase unique, locally made works directly from the artists.
Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Civic Plaza, 126 14th St W, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2M9
Examples of Items
2D / 3D Original Artworks
Prints and cards from Original Artworks
Handmade ceramics
Handmade jewelry
Handmade textiles
Artists: Justine Blicq, Sue Damen, Elaine Lau, William Elder, Dana Huhn, Erica Morse, Casey Fawsitt, Karie Cardamone, Donna Giraud, Christine Steele, Graeme Blatherwick, Tamara Grand, Andrea McKenzie, Lara Shecter, Kim Rosin, Dorothy Doherty, Shirley McKell, Marika Morissette, Chandra Junck, Mahin Sharilli, Connie Oconnor
The Community Art Market invites residents and visitors to explore and enjoy a wide variety of original artwork and handcrafted goods created by local artists and artisans. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces, support the local arts community, and connect with the creative spirit of North Vancouver.
Stand Up for Mental Health
As part of the Mad Pride Festival 2026, Connection Salon presents Stand Up for Mental Health.
David Granirer will be hosting an evening of stand-up with five local comics. His award-winning program Stand Up for Mental Health teaches comedy to people with mental health issues.
Date: July 7
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: The Gathering Place Community Centre (609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC)
Free Admission
This event is supported by the Connection Salon Artist Collective, the Gathering Place Community Centre, SMH Comedy Society, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
A Sense of Belonging – Free Theatre Workshop
As part of the Mad Pride Festival 2026, Connection Salon preseents A Sense of Belonging, a theatre workshop on the theme of “belonging,” a feeling that is essitial for positive mental health.
Belonging fosters resilience, reduces stress anxiety, and protects against depression by providing social support, a sense of purpose, and psychological safety.
The workshop will be led by world renowned David Diamond, a founding member and artistic director of Vancouver Theatre for Living (TfL).
Date: July 2nd, 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: The Gathering Place Community Centre
Free Admission
This event is supported by the Connection Salon Artist Collective, the City of Vancouver, Gathering Place Community Centre, Vancouver Theatre for Living, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
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