The CanAsian National Digital Platform is being created to improve the representation of Canadian artists of Asian origin on a national scale, while facilitating exchanges between artists as well as with the cultural industry. The project is looking to hear from Canadian Asian Artists to help develop the platform that will be a free one-stop … Continue reading →

Asian Persuasion All Stars is a collective of Vancouver-based Asian and non-Asian indie rock musicians who joined forces to combat the rise in Anti-Asian racism in Metro Vancouver during the COVID-19 pandemic. They recently released a cover of the ska classic, “Racist Friend,” originally by the Special AKA in 1984. The song is subtitled “Felix … Continue reading →

Artist Statement I have had a passion for painting, a love of nature and a deep commitment to uplifting humanity, since I was a young child. As I got older, I realized that the world was not always a safe place and it has been crucial to my development as an artist to speak to … Continue reading →

Kimberly Leong is a freelance illustrator, concept artist, and comic artist based in Metro Vancouver. She received her BFA in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in the year 2018. Born and raised in Malaysia, she moved to Canada in 2010 and is enjoying her life as an artist. With a strong … Continue reading →

Paul Wong Projects is partnering with the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Art and Leisure, and the Alternative Pride Festival to throw the Pride in Chinatown Garden Party on July 31st. They are styling this event as a late-afternoon early evening “tea dance” with an ambience of music, dance, bar and performances, new tech vibes, and … Continue reading →

Artist Statement: Sigrid Gong is an emerging contemporary oil painter who explores the relationship between spirituality and her Asian heritage. Her vivid colour palette, carefully curated composition, and meticulous detail illustrate a greater sense of depth while simultaneously creating a space for tranquility for the viewer. Although the subject of Gong’s work is chosen with Buddhist  imagery, … Continue reading →

time & place features past works by female Indigenous artists Zoe Cire and Savanna Todd. The works presented explore the artists’ relationship between the earth, history and identity. Explored through various mediums, Cire and Todd foster a shared space where human life and ecological life are interdependent. This symbiotic relationship between people and nature encourages … Continue reading →

The news of the first remains found of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC on the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory sadly reminds us that history not only includes achievement and pride but tragedy and sorrow. The continued discovery of more remains across British Columbia is a stark reminder … Continue reading →

Have you had a chance to browse our Silent Auction yet? The bidding starts on June 8 at 10:00am so now is a great time to get a sneak peak at all of the amazing items on offer this year. From gift certificates to local artisan crafts and experiences, this is a great way to … Continue reading →

The Burnaby Artists Guild is pleased to invite you to view a video showcasing a collection of paintings by our members. This video was prepared for the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society to celebrate multi-Asian heritage in May. Continue reading →