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A "scrolling" tour of some of GuestLife's favorite art galleries.
 | CRYSTALWORKS GALLERY
1760 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver
604-732-3870.
Crystalworks Gallery – where you can select from Canada’s finest retail collection of rare crystals, minerals, fossils and stones from around the world. Crystalworks features large, museum-quality pieces to serve as focal points in home or office, enduringly beautiful display items, and treasured touchstones for pocket or purse. Crystalworks also offers one of-a-kind gifts such as jewellery, gem carvings, sculpture, and antique Tibetan singing bowls. |
| | Dancing Bear by Nuna Parr EAGLE SPIRIT GALLERY
1803 Maritime Mews, Vancouver (on Granville Island)
604-801-5205.
Specializing in museum quality Canadian Northwest Coast and Inuit First Nations art. The gallery showcases original hand-carved masks, panels, bentwood boxes, totem poles, baskets, button blankets, sculpture and Inuit stone sculptures. View works by world renowned artists including Robert Davidson, Susan Point, Moy Sutherland, Klatle-Bhi, Ray Natrall, Sammy Dawson, Francis Horne Sr. and Junior Henderson. To inquire about these artists as well as the extensive collection of Inuit art please contact the gallery. |
| | DIANE FARRIS GALLERY
1590 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
604-737-2629.
Founded in 1984, the Diane Farris Gallery has developed into an internationally recognized showcase for contemporary Canadian and international art. The gallery is especially noted for discovering and supporting new talent as well as exhibiting acclaimed international artists such as glass blower Dale Chihuly and painter Angela Grossmann. Diane Farris Gallery endeavors to draw in and include clients who are new to the contemporary art scene as well as knowledgeable collectors. The gallery is located off of South Granville in the heart of Vancouver’s gallery row. |
|  | Sun Mask by Jacob Lewis HILL'S NATIVE ART
165 Water Street, Gastown
604-685-4249 or 1-866-685-5422.
Since 1946, the Hill’s Gallery is where traditional and contemporary First Nations and Inuit art continues to be celebrated and preserved. Discover a captivating atmosphere that inspires with its warm space adorned with spectacular totem poles, dramatic masks and fine collectibles. A vast and impressive collection has been gathered to truly represent the flavour of Canada’s Pacific Northwest. Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. |
| | THE SOUTH GRANVILLE GALLERY ASSOCIATION
www.sgga.ca.
The South Granville Gallery Association represents some of Vancouver’s leading fine art galleries. Located between 5th and 15th Avenue on Granville Street this sixteen member association seeks to promote the highest quality in fine art. On South Granville you can explore art styles ranging from the 17th to the 21st century. Exhibitions held by SGGA members allows collectors and art enthusiasts to view works by emerging and established artists alongside historical masterpieces. |
| | Ndebele Chieftain by Amon Chikumbirike STONEAGE ART COMPANY
1551 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
604-801-5108.
StoneAge is proud to present a unique collection of hand carved Shona sculptures from over 250 artists living in Zimbabwe. In our large collection, we have sculptures to suit every taste and budget. From Realistic to Abstract, 8 inches high to 8 feet tall, we guarantee that you will find our artwork astounding. We are a family-run business and are proud to be Zimbabweans helping Zimbabweans. Behind the Creekhouse, below the Sandbar Restaurant. |
| | Eskimo Camp by Thomas Harold Beament UNO LANGMANN LIMITED
2117 Granville Street, Vancouver
604-736-8825
This internationally recognized gallery is Canada’s foremost specialist in the finest quality European and North American paintings from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, and also showcases a careful selection of antiques. Both museums and private collectors have come to rely on the gallery for a full range of services relating to acquisitions, consignment, sales, appraisals, conservation, and framing. This year, we are happy to celebrate Uno Langmann’s 41st year in business. Located in the first building south of the Granville Street Bridge. |
| | Photo: Vancouver Art Gallery, Tomas Svab, 2007 VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver,
604-662-4719.
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver Art Gallery is one of Canada’s most respected and dynamic visual arts institutions. The largest public art museum in western Canada, the Gallery presents an ever-changing roster of exhibitions, ranging from internationally renowned contemporary artists to historical masters. |
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