The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford

The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford The mission of The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is to be the centre of cultural and creative inno The Reach is an art gallery and museum in Abbotsford, BC.

We are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of our rich and diverse cultural heritage and showcasing the best in the visual arts from both inside and outside our community. The Reach will be an engaging and dynamic gathering place for both residents and visitors to discover our history and to open minds to new and innovative creative energy.

Round two of our Civic Plaza Field Trips starts this week, thanks to CUPE 774 - Abbotsford! 🎨✨These photos capture the m...
05/25/2026

Round two of our Civic Plaza Field Trips starts this week, thanks to CUPE 774 - Abbotsford! 🎨✨
These photos capture the middle school students’ visit, and now we’re getting ready to welcome elementary students for another 3 days of creativity, exploration, and hands-on fun at Civic Plaza!

Abbotsford School District
City of Abbotsford - The Hub Of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford Police Department
Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service
FVRL - Clearbrook Library

Let's dive further into Dr. Michelle Jack uɬ snəmtÌtkʷ's work today, and how it is represented in Parallax(e): Perspecti...
05/21/2026

Let's dive further into Dr. Michelle Jack uɬ snəmtÌtkʷ's work today, and how it is represented in Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada–U.S. Border!

Her long-exposure photography transforms the camera into a spiritual tool. The photos take on a painterly quality, capturing her kinship performing spiritual work while she records each image, honouring the presence of ancestors and the land.

Each frame reflects cyclical change, ancestral guidance, and the deep connection between people, place, and practice. Our exhibit is only here until May 30th. Don't miss it!
🖼️ Michelle Jack uɬ snəmtÌtkʷ (sqilxʷ / syilx)
Kelli, from the Borderchild series, 1997
triptych, mural black-and-white prints on wood panel, and mixed media
Collection of the artist

05/19/2026

As you approach the back of the 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘹(𝘦) exhibition, you will come across the work of Dr. Michelle Jack uɬ snəmtÌtkʷ, an Interior Salish (Sqilx™/Syilx, Okanagan) artist whose practice spans over two decades.

Her work combines historical images, photographs, baskets, natural materials, and fishing implements, carefully selected to create a dialogue between past and present, generations, and cultural practices.

Learn more about Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada–U.S. Border through the following link: https://thereach.ca/exhibition/parallax-perspectives-on-the-canada-u-s-border/

The last day of our exhibition is on May 30th! Don’t wait to visit if you’ve been interested in exploring it.

POV: your kid spends the summer making actual art instead of just saying “I’m bored” every 14 minutes 🎨✨This summer at T...
05/13/2026

POV: your kid spends the summer making actual art instead of just saying “I’m bored” every 14 minutes 🎨✨

This summer at The Reach Gallery Museum, we’re serving paint splatters, printmaking experiments, collage chaos, and giant 3D creations made by tiny creative geniuses. Every week is a different Art Camp adventure led by amazing local artists right here in Abbotsford.
For the kids who love crafting, building, painting, gluing, doodling, and turning random materials into “wait… that’s actually so cool.”

🖌️ Ages 5–8
Painting Camp | July 6–10
Printmaking & Collage | July 20–24
3D Sculpture | August 10–14

🖌️ Ages 9–12
Painting Camp | July 13–17
Printmaking & Collage | August 4–7
3D Sculpture | August 17–21

Fraser Valley summer plans = handled.

Register here before the glitter settles:
https://thereach.ca/events/summer-art-camps-2/

Happy Mother's Day! (Throwback to the 2024 exhibition "I am my mother's daughter" by Farheen Haq, organized by and stil...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

(Throwback to the 2024 exhibition "I am my mother's daughter" by Farheen Haq, organized by and still on tour, opening at later this month!)

Meet Nelson 👋You might recognize him as one of our welcoming Visitor Experience Associates—but he’s also the friendly fa...
05/08/2026

Meet Nelson 👋

You might recognize him as one of our welcoming Visitor Experience Associates—but he’s also the friendly face behind our Friends Memberships, helping keep our community connected and growing.

🌎 From Brazil
🎶 Fun fact: he’s a dedicated Swiftie (yes, he definitely has a favourite era)

Whether he’s greeting visitors or working behind the scenes, Nelson brings great energy to The Reach. Be sure to say hi next time you’re in!

05/06/2026

Exhibition-making al fresco... with ! Still in Place will debut at The Reach on June 27, 2026!

Looking for something creative to do this month? 🎨Our art programs are in full swing and there’s something for everyone—...
05/04/2026

Looking for something creative to do this month? 🎨

Our art programs are in full swing and there’s something for everyone—little artists, families, and curious creators alike.

✨ Tiny Tots
✨ Weekend Family Arts
✨ Open Studio
✨ Seek & Sketch

Drop in, get inspired, and start creating!

In 2018, Parliament proclaimed the month of May as “Canadian Jewish Heritage Month,” celebrating the role Jewish Canadia...
05/01/2026

In 2018, Parliament proclaimed the month of May as “Canadian Jewish Heritage Month,” celebrating the role Jewish Canadians and their contributions. The Reach recognizes the life’s work of Leonard Frank, a German Jewish photographer best known for his photographs documenting B C’s industrial heritage. The best photographs of the Clayburn Company Kilgard plant in The Reach collection were taken by Frank.

P1364 Kilgard brickworks, C1920.

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Abbotsford, BC
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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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