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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)

The Bill Reid Gallery is the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art.

As a prominent institution located in downtown Vancouver, the gallery is committed to celebrating Haida master artist Bill Reid’s remarkable legacy and the rich artistic traditions of the Northwest Coast while fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for contemporary Indigenous art. Visitors to the gallery can experience the Bill Reid SFU Art Collection and a series of dynamic exhibitions and programs showcasing contemporary Indigenous artists’ remarkable work. Their Gallery Shop features works and merchandise made by and/or designed by emerging and established Northwest Coast artists.

Bill Reid Gallery is centrally located in Vancouver within a short distance from the Canada Lines City Centre Station in Pacific Centre or the Millennium/Expo Lines Burrard Station.

Contact Info

639 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC, CA, V6C 2G3

info@billreidgallery.ca

(604) 682-3455

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Hours

Tuesday
10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am – 5:00pm

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