Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art The only public gallery in Canada devoted to the inspiring work of Bill Reid (1920–1998) and the contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast.
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Located in downtown Vancouver.

The XUUYA Silent Auction is now open! 🔴This is your chance to bid on a curated selection of unforgettable experiences, t...
05/28/2026

The XUUYA Silent Auction is now open! 🔴

This is your chance to bid on a curated selection of unforgettable experiences, travel packages, dining, artworks, and special items, all generously contributed in support of the Bill Reid Gallery.

Whether you are joining us at XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light or celebrating from afar, every bid helps carry the light forward, supporting exhibitions, education initiatives, and community programming.

Bidding closes June 4 at 9:15 PM PDT.

👉 Explore the auction and place your bids now: https://f.mtr.cool/mxgmgyepko

We thank our silent auction donors:
Air North • B-Fit • Bard on the Beach • BC Ferries • BC Lions • Bon Vivant Catering • Canadians Baseball • Cheryl Wadhams • Douglas Reynolds Gallery • Firehall Arts Centre • Gary Bell • Helijet • Improv Centre • Joe Descoteaux • Dr. Martine Reid • Maureen Fleming • Native Northwest • Purdys Chocolates • Rocky Mountaineer • Sainam Eatery & Grill • Tamara Bell • The Cultch

As part of our upcoming fundraiser, 'XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light, we are excited to present a special raffle featuring...
05/27/2026

As part of our upcoming fundraiser, 'XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light, we are excited to present a special raffle featuring the remarkable 'Raven – Dark Sun Wings Earrings' by acclaimed Ts’msyen artist Morgan Asoyuf.

Inspired by the Northwest Coast oral history of Raven bringing light to the world, these hand-engraved and chased earrings are crafted in oxidized silver with glowing orange citrine stones. The darkened silver symbolizes darkness, while the citrines represent the sun and the return of light.

With a market value of $2,500, this exceptional work reflects Morgan Asoyuf’s celebrated approach to blending traditional Northwest Coast design with contemporary jewellery practices.

Raffle tickets are now available:

🎟️ 1 for $10
🎟️ 3 for $25
🎟️ 10 for $50

👉 Purchase your raffle tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/dtafxyvnqu

🔴 Bio 🔴
Morgan Asoyuf is a Ts’msyen Eagle Clan artist from Ksyeen River, with lineage connected to Lax Giik, XGiik, Gitando, and Githo’on. Her multidisciplinary practice spans jewellery design, engraving, stone cutting, bronze casting, wood sculpture, and teaching. She has studied at Blanche Macdonald Centre, Vancouver Metal Art School, The Crucible in Oakland, and Revere Academy in San Francisco, building a practice that brings together deep cultural knowledge and refined contemporary techniques.

The raffle closes on June 4 at 9 PM PDT, with the draw taking place online through Rafflebox. The winner will be contacted via email and phone.

🔴 XUUYA is just 10 days away! 🔴On June 4, join us at the Gallery for a unique fundraiser celebrating Indigenous creativi...
05/25/2026

🔴 XUUYA is just 10 days away! 🔴

On June 4, join us at the Gallery for a unique fundraiser celebrating Indigenous creativity in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.

Hosted by Keith “Bubbas” Nahanee, a Squamish stand-up comedian known for his sharp humour and bold storytelling, the evening will also feature live music by The Thomson Band, a Haida genre-crossing group blending jazz, soul, and pop.

Plus, don’t miss an artist demo by Carmen Redunante, who will share her carving practice and begin the roughing-out stage of a traditional feast dish while speaking about her journey as an artist.

With curated tastings, Indigenous hors d’oeuvres, drag performances, art, and more, XUUYA is an unmissable evening in support of the Bill Reid Gallery.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 6:30 to 9:30 pm
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/ryhamoslxa
Please note this is a 19+ event due to alcohol tastings.

We’re delighted to share that, following an enthusiastic response from our visitors, 'Jamie Gentry: Blossoming' has been...
05/20/2026

We’re delighted to share that, following an enthusiastic response from our visitors, 'Jamie Gentry: Blossoming' has been extended 🌸

Now on view through August 10, 2026, this solo exhibition curated by Aliya Boubard celebrates the work of Kwakwaka’wakw artist Jamie Gentry. Featuring a remarkable series of fully handmade moccasins adorned with intricate, lifelike floral beadwork, the exhibition reflects a deep connection to the natural world and a practice grounded in care, precision, and intention.

'Blossoming' marks a meaningful moment in the artist’s journey. After years of creating custom pieces for others, these works are made for herself, expressing personal growth, joy, and creative freedom. A selection of photographs also offers insight into her broader practice and the paths these works take beyond the studio.

We invite you to experience this thoughtful and intimate exhibition, now extended for a limited time.

Find Out More: https://f.mtr.cool/aokebdbrxo

🔴 EXHIBITION SUPPORTERS 🔴
Canada Council for the Arts • Deux Mille Foundation • Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel • City of Vancouver I Cultural Services • Province of British Columbia.

📷 Jo Concetta

Carmen, our Assistant Curator, and Jessica from Visitor Services liked the Sacred Salmon T-shirt so much that they each ...
05/19/2026

Carmen, our Assistant Curator, and Jessica from Visitor Services liked the Sacred Salmon T-shirt so much that they each picked one up and gave it a proper photo moment. 😌👕

Then Carmen shared the photo with our very handsome and wonderful marketing guy, who is definitely NOT the person posting this, and we thought it was too good not to share.

Designed by Paul Windsor (Haisla, Heiltsuk), this new tee is now available in the Gallery Shop.

We’re open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Come by and check out what’s new! 🛍️🙌

☀️ Long weekend plans? We’ve got you covered.We are now on summer hours and open daily from 10 AM–5 PM all long weekend....
05/17/2026

☀️ Long weekend plans? We’ve got you covered.

We are now on summer hours and open daily from 10 AM–5 PM all long weekend. Come spend an afternoon exploring Indigenous art and culture in the heart of downtown Vancouver. 😉

Experience our current exhibitions:
🌊 Every River Has a Mouth: The Visual Languages That Connect Us
🌸 Jamie Gentry: Blossoming

And don’t forget to stop by the Gallery Shop! 🛍️ We look forward to welcoming you.

📷 Alex Montes

We were so impressed to receive these photos from St. Andrews, NB, this week. 👀Grade 11 student Henry Campbell created t...
05/15/2026

We were so impressed to receive these photos from St. Andrews, NB, this week. 👀

Grade 11 student Henry Campbell created this incredible LEGO interpretation of Bill Reid’s 'Skaagi' using more than 15,000 LEGO pieces as part of the annual CLASS (Children Learning Art at Sunbury Shores) exhibition at Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre.

Beyond the scale and detail of the work itself, we really appreciated the care Henry took in reaching out for permission before starting the project. It’s a thoughtful and ambitious piece, and we’re honoured to see Bill Reid’s work inspiring young artists in such creative ways.

Henry hopes to one day work for LEGO in Denmark and is currently learning Danish alongside creating his own original builds. 👏

Thank you to Sunbury Shores for sharing this with us, and congratulations to Henry on an amazing accomplishment.

Hey LEGO, take a look at this 😉

🎤 Hip-hop artist, cultural performer, and storyteller Mandy Nahanee-Campbell (Lady Sinncere) will perform at XUUYA: Rave...
05/14/2026

🎤 Hip-hop artist, cultural performer, and storyteller Mandy Nahanee-Campbell (Lady Sinncere) will perform at XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light on June 4. 🔥

With a career spanning over two decades in performance, from international cultural dance tours to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies, Mandy brings a deeply rooted practice of Indigenous storytelling into her music. Her hip-hop work includes powerful pieces such as 'Can’t Kill Me' and 'Northwest Coast Story, a celebration of resilience, survival, and cultural strength.

We are now just a few weeks away from the event, and tickets are moving quickly! Secure yours and don't miss this one-night-only fundraising gathering of Indigenous art, music, and community.

📍 June 4, 2026 I 6:30 – 9:30 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/occixaeqzp

Raven is known for bringing light into the world. ☀️ As the days grow longer, we’re opening our doors more often.Startin...
05/11/2026

Raven is known for bringing light into the world. ☀️ As the days grow longer, we’re opening our doors more often.

Starting May 12, the gallery is open 7 days a week. 🙌 We’ll be closed on May 11 as we prepare for the season ahead.

More time to experience the art and stories of the Northwest Coast!

Summer Hours (Gallery & Shop):
🗓️ Open daily
🕙 10 AM – 5 PM

👉 Plan your visit: https://f.mtr.cool/ezxtslyecy

📸 Keith Kerrigan, Raven, 2014, cast sterling silver, mahogany base, found driftwood. Collection of the Artist.

On Mother’s Day, we reflect on Sophie Gladstone, the mother of Bill Reid, seen here as a young woman in Skidegate around...
05/10/2026

On Mother’s Day, we reflect on Sophie Gladstone, the mother of Bill Reid, seen here as a young woman in Skidegate around 1920.

Born in Skidegate Mission in Haida Gwaii, Sophie’s roots also trace back to Tanu village on Tanu Island in the southern part of the archipelago. At just 10 years old, she was sent to the Coqualeetza Residential School, where she was forbidden to speak her Haida language.

Like many who endured the residential school system, Sophie navigated immense pressure to set aside her culture as a means of protecting herself and her family. This experience shaped her identity in complex ways, and she carried the impacts of that system throughout her life.

Sophie maintained a relationship with her son and his family until the end of her life, reminding us that stories of family, identity, and resilience are often layered and deeply human.

📸 c.1920, photographer unknown. Collection of the Audrey & Harry Hawthorn Library & Archives, William McLennan fonds (a035139-1).

✨ Less than ONE month away ✨XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light brings some of Vancouver’s fiercest Two-Spirit drag talent to ...
05/08/2026

✨ Less than ONE month away ✨

XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light brings some of Vancouver’s fiercest Two-Spirit drag talent to the Bill Reid Gallery for an unforgettable fundraising night. 🔥

👑 X**a, Canada’s Drag Race Season 5 star and the “Drag Mogul & CEO of Vancouver,” is known for razor-sharp wit, unapologetic style, and her advocacy for inclusive q***r spaces and trans healthcare.

💋 Cheryl Trade, a Two-Spirit Q***r Indigenous drag queen from Treaty 6 Territory, weaves Cree culture, storytelling, glamour, and powerhouse performance into dazzling shows that light up every stage she graces.

This vibrant evening brings together Indigenous food, drink, music, art, and performance in a dynamic, immersive experience throughout the Gallery. Expect curated tastings, iconic performances, and moments that celebrate both traditional and contemporary Indigenous expression.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM

Tickets available now: https://f.mtr.cool/yegujhxkrd

Address

639 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C2G3

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+16046823455

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