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Connection Salon in collaboration with the Alternatives Creations Studio presents Salutogenesis, an exhibition running from June 3 to 30 at the Alternatives Gallery and Studio, featuring artworks of nine collective members.

Salutogenesis focuses on the factors that support human health and well-being. The question we raise is what keeps one healthy?

Join us for the Meet the Artists event on June 19th, from 6:00-8:00pm, free admission.

The exhibition is supported by the Connection Salon Collective and the Alternative Creations Studio. Contact us at connectionsalon9@gmail.com.

Calling all Indigenous filmmakers and visual storytellers! The Response Program is an opportunity to create a short video work through exploratory workshops devised by Indigenous artists and mentors. Inspired by diverse approaches to film and media across contemporary Indigenous art, Response: Cover with Care encourages participants to consider how intentionally veiling subjects can act as a form of protection and resistance. What do we choose to share and what do we keep for ourselves? How does asserting sovereignty over access change the power that is given to our stories?

Workshops will take place online during Summer 2026 followed by self-directed work in the Fall, helping participants to create an original film-based work on this year’s theme of concealment. Participants will have the opportunity to have their work included in the Response exhibition at The Polygon Gallery, North Vancouver in early 2027.

This program is open to artists of all ages and skill levels, though a basic understanding of technology is an asset. If you’re a beginner, let us know!

The program is free, and participants will receive $715 honorarium upon its successful completion.

Eligibility

– Be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
– Reside in British Columbia.
– Have an interest or practice in visual/media arts.
– Have a device that shoots video (cell phone cameras are welcome).
– Commit to attending a minimum of four out of six workshops. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings in July and August.
– Priority is reserved for emerging artists.

Find out more and apply here.

If you have questions, please contact response@thepolygon.ca.

Applications close Sunday, June 7, 2026.

About The Response Program
In 2014, Response—an outreach program that lifts the voice of Indigenous Youth— was successfully piloted. Relaunched in 2020, Response is now an annual film program involving a series of workshops led primarily by and for Indigenous people, culminating in an exhibition of participants’ work at The Polygon Gallery. The program invites ways of responding artistically to historical and contemporary images of Indigenous cultures.

The approximately 10′ x 24’ loft studio comes with shelving and two storage areas for paintings. The studio artists share all common areas, a sink and exhibition/workshop space. Heat and light is included.

Rent is $525 / month. A deposit and references are required with a minimum six month commitment.

It’s a good sized private space in a spacious studio and a good space for someone wanting to get into Parker Street Studios, be part of the Eastside Culture Crawl or participate in 1st Saturday Open Studios with the other studiomates.

Available May 1.

Contact Veronica at 604-812-9051. Texting is best way to connect.

We are a collective of 6 artists running a shared studio at Clark Drive and Frances St.

The space has high ceilings, plenty of natural light (studio is at street level), shared storage, and a small kitchenette. The sink and bathroom are down the hall.

It has a friendly, open feeling, and is a prime location on the Eastside Culture Crawl. We are looking to rent to artists who are reliable, personable and community minded.

The available spaces:

1. Front space, just inside the large window. It is 158 square feet and is available for $595.
2. Back space: semi private, with lots of wall space. It is 129 square feet and is available for $485.

Both studios are available for June 1. Sorry, no tattooing or other bodywork.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and your practice, and we will set up a visit.
Photo attached – reach out and we can send more. Contact nicolaharwood@gmail.com

Want to take your art career to the next level?

Looking for a breakthrough in your creative career?

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from lauded Vancouver-based artists Priscilla Yu (@priscillayustudio) and Nishant Jain (@thesneakyartist) who will share unique insights into their career growth, from challenges to milestone wins and all the nitty gritty in between.

Pull back the curtain on how to take your artistic journey to the next level!

Monday, May 25

At the B1 Gallery at the Beaumont Studios
2109 Alberta St.

Event opens at 6:30pm
Talks: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Social Closing – mingle and enjoy a group gallery show opening — included in your ticket! 9:00pm – 10:00pm

Tickets $15
Find out more.

– 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor that is able to capture sharp, high-resolution images even in low-light situations.
– Dual Pixel CMOS AF
– High-speed continuous shooting at up to 7.0 fps (up to 9.0 fps with AF Lock)
– DIGIC 7 Image Processor with improved AF tracking performance.
– Full HD 60p helps capture fast-moving subjects and brilliant results in MP4 format.
– Intuitive touch screen 3.2 tilt-type (85° up/180° down) LCD monitor.
– Digital IS with 5-axis image stabilization when shooting movies plus increased image stabilization with IS-compatible lens.
– Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos.
– Equipped with Bluetooth Smart for smooth pairing with a compatible smartphone by powering on both devices for easy photo sharing and remote control possibilities.

* Excellent condition, like new
* Stored in original packaging
* Original owner

Package Items:
* EOS M5 Camera Body
* EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
* Battery Pack LP-E17
* Battery Charger LC-E17
* Neck Strap EM-300DB
* USB Cable IFC-600PCU
* Original packaging and manuals

Extras Included:
* Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM (value $280)
* Battery Pack LP-E17 (value $85)
* Canon EF to EOS M Mount Adapter (value $199)

Contact: Ronnie 778-728-1535

Indian Summer Festival is a multi-arts festival dedicated to amplifying diverse South Asian voices across performing, visual, literary and folk arts.

Through our annual festival and year-round programming, we present some of Vancouver’s most distinctive cultural events featuring local, emerging and globally renowned artists. Our work celebrates the richness and complexity of the South Asian diaspora while fostering dialogue across cultures and communities.

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help create a seamless and unforgettable festival experience. The festival will run from July 9 to July 19, 2026 – join us in making magic happen!

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Gain hands on experience in event production and festival operations
• Build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Work alongside local and international artists
• Connect with a diverse and inclusive community
• Get behind the scenes access to a leading arts festival
• Strengthen your resume with meaningful experience
• Exclusive invitation for a Volunteer Appreciation Party

Duties

• Create a welcoming atmosphere by ushering and greeting guests
• Support accessibility and help make our events inclusive for all attendees
• Transform venues into the warm and vibrant spaces Indian Summer Festival is known for through decor, stage setup and space design
• Connect with artists by supporting artist hospitality
• Gain front-of-house experience at our box office, merchandise table, and concession stands
• Help us capture magical moments by taking photos and videos for our social media channels

As ambassadors of the festival, volunteers are expected to be:

• Reliable, responsible and punctual
• Professional and culturally aware
• Friendly, respectful and guest-focused
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable, proactive and willing to take initiative
• Positive and enthusiastic

Time Commitment:

One training session in June (mandatory)
Minimum of 6 hours of volunteering during the festival (July 9-19)

If you’re interested in being part of the Indian Summer Festival we would love to hear from you. Apply online now.

This program offers a rare chance for emerging designers and students of design to take a concept all the way through to realization. Selected proposals will be fabricated in Toronto, professionally documented, and presented as part of a curated collection exhibited across Canada and the United States.

Participants are encouraged to think beyond traditional surface applications and develop furniture, objects, or sculptural works that push the material into three dimensions.

Selected designers will receive:

• A $1,000 CAD artist fee
• Full fabrication of their design
• Professional photography of the finished work
• Exhibition opportunities in major Canadian and U.S. cities
• Inclusion in a coordinated press campaign

The submission deadline is May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

You can find full details and the application form here.