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Hot Art: Off the Beaten Path

"Waterline" by Maegan Harbridge, at Port Moody Arts Centre

Seek and you shall find. Some of our city’s coolest art galleries aren’t in Vancouver proper, but in our neighbouring cities. At Port Moody Arts Centre (to Feb. 19), student Maegan Harbridge’s soft abstracts and drawings in Goodnight Goodluck explore the destruction caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan (“Waterline,” pictured). Also worth a drive to the ‘burbs: Burnaby Art Gallery and Richmond Art Gallery.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Winter Warm-Up on Granville’s Gallery Row

"Halo #4" by Gordon Wiens

Nothing beats a December walk down South Granville’s Gallery Row. Warm up by checking out hot new contemporary artworks in Gallery Artists at Bau-Xi Gallery (Dec. 3 to 23). Inside, you’ll find acrylics by abstract artist Gordon Wiens (“Halo #4,” pictured), as well as pieces by other painters such as Cori Creed and Joseph Plaskett. After, if you’re still feeling frosty, there are over 20 cool galleries on this strip to warm both your body and your mind.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

BAU-XI GALLERY 3045 Granville St. 604-733-7011. www.bau-xi.com

Hot Art: New Works at Kurbatoff Art Gallery

"Gothic" by William Allister

High Impact

Looking for drama? You won’t be disappointed by the kaleidoscopic pieces from the estate of Canadian painter William Allister (“Gothic,” pictured) at Kurbatoff Art Gallery during its Holiday Season Group Show (to Dec. 31).—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

KURBATOFF ART GALLERY 2435 Granville St. 604-736-5444. www.kurbatoffgallery.com

Hot Art: Black and White or Rainbow

Until Dec 28 The rules were simple and virtually limitess: Submit works of art that were either black and white or very colourful. So 60 artists did just that. Those varied, edgy and innovative results are displayed during Wayne Arthur Gallery’s Black or White or Very Colourful Annual Group Show. Expect to see a plethora of paintings, prints, drawings, mixed media and several three-dimensional works, including “Buffet Table,” a fibre art piece by Bev Morton (pictured). 186 Provencher Blvd, 204-477-5249.

Hot Art: Roy Arden at Monte Clark Gallery

"Help the Artists!" photo courtesy Roy Arden and Monte Clark Gallery

Branching Out

Sometimes, change is good. Local contemporary photographer Roy Arden shows that to be true in Vox at Monte Clark Gallery (Nov. 24 to Jan. 7), leaving his camera behind in favour of other media. Arden tries his talented hand at paintings, sculpture and mixed-media collages (“Help the Artists!,” pictured), exploring the notion of the voice through subtle art history and pop culture references.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

MONTE CLARK GALLERY 2339 Granville St. 604-730-5000. www.monteclarkgallery.com

Hot Dates: Eastside Culture Crawl

"River" by artist Afuwa

November 18 to 20

If your boots are made for walking, step out for this weekend festival as it kicks off its 15th year. Download a map from the Crawl’s website and get set to visit over 300 artists in their studios on this free, self-guided tour. You’ll see tons of local talent, including printmaker and painter Afuwa, whose work explores myth and identity (“River,” pictured). Better yet, you’ll have the chance to talk to these sculptors, jewellers, photographers and other visual artists to see what makes them tick.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL (Nov 18-20). F 5 pm-10 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-6 pm. Printable map online. Free. 604-817-9130. www.eastsideculturecrawl.com

Hot Art: French Flair

Marcelle Ferron Sans Titre oil on paper 1990S 6 3/8" x 5 3/8" copyright Estate of Marcelle Ferron/SODRAC (2011)

Walk amid the work of a French master in Works on Paper at Granville Fine Art (Oct. 22 to Nov. 5). The late Quebecois artist Marcelle Ferron is best known for her stained glass pieces, but selections from her lesser-seen painting collection grace the gallery’s walls in this exhibit. Strong brushstrokes characterize her abstracts, which vary from bright to muted (“Sans Titre,” pictured in detail).—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

2447 Granville St. 604-266-6010.

www.granvillefineart.com

Hot Art: On the Block

"Homme" by Fernando Botero

Stop by Heffel Fine Art Auction House to view works featured in the online auction Fine International Art (Oct. 6 to 27). Hot-ticket items include works by Andy Warhol and Luis Feito. A selection of pieces by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose exaggerated subjects are instantly recognizable (“Homme,” pictured), will get you itching to raise your virtual paddle. Going once, going twice…sold!—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: One and Only

"Garden II" (Flowers Come and Go) by Michael Abraham

“Garden variety” is not the way you’d describe Vancouverite Michael Abraham’s oil paintings. His super-saturated, expressionistic works straddle the line between real and surreal (“Garden II [Flowers Come and Go],” pictured), making them truly one of a kind. See Abraham’s larger-than-life characters in Inspiritus at Gallery Jones Fine Arts (Oct. 5 to 29).—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

GALLERY JONES FINE ARTS Contemporary gallery showing Canadian and international painting, sculpture and photography.

1725 W. 3rd Ave. 604-714-2216.

1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-926-2233.

www.galleryjones.com

Hot Art: Rural Arts

"Watching the Men Watch the Horses" by Earl Graham.

To October 2 From a life-like painting of colony farming to stained glasswork depicting a grain elevator to stylized portraiture, the Manitoba Arts Networks’ 9th Annual Rural and Northern Art Show highlights the talented skill and diversity of work by rural Manitoba artists. Paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, stained glass and more are displayed on the 2nd floor at Pavilion Gallery Museum. The prize-winning works are selected from each region of Manitoba in six annual juried art shows. At the Conservatory, the Foyer Gallery showcases work by emerging youth artists in Manitoba. 55 Pavilion Crescent, Assiniboine Park, 927-6000.

Hot Art: Day to Night

"Coming for You" by David Wilson

As the sun slowly sets after a long day’s work, how do Vancouverites spend their downtime? This question fascinates local artist David Wilson, whose urban landscapes and dusky scenes use different light sources to explore evening activities (“Coming for You,” pictured). See Wilson’s acrylic-on-canvas pieces in his self-titled solo show at Winsor Gallery (Sep. 15 to Oct. 8).—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Dining: Creative Cafe

A painting by Sir Anthony Hopkins in a Cactus Club Cafe restaurant

It may be a restaurant, but Cactus Club Cafe’s Bentall V (Burrard St.) location could also pass for an art gallery. The chain, a hot spot for post-work cocktails and upscale casual fare designed by Iron Chef winner Rob Feenie, boasts an impressive collection of artworks, including prints by Andy Warhol and a large-scale painting (“Untitled, Oil on Canvas,” pictured) by Sir Anthony Hopkins—yes, the actor himself.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Water World

"Seaweed Near the Surface" by Veronica Plewman

The best thing about the West Coast is its proximity to the Pacific. Painters pay homage to the deep blue sea in Ocean View at Jacana Gallery (to Sep. 4). Artist Veronica Plewman gives us a look at what lies beneath in “Seaweed Near the Surface” (pictured), as she explores the relationship between the water’s surface and depths—tumultuous, like any great love story.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Provincial Pride

"Black-Tusk Whistler" by Deryk Houston

With British Columbia’s endless forests, mountains and ocean views, it’s not hard to figure out why people want to live or visit here. Celebrate our lovely landscape with an artful souvenir, such as Deryk Houston’s painting “Black Tusk-Whistler” (pictured), during Beautiful BC at Art Works Gallery (Jul. 25 to Sep. 8).—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Flower Power

"Your Abstraction Brings Clarity" by Bobbie Burgers

A thousand flowers bloom in A Memory Emerges at Bau-Xi Gallery (Jul. 9 to 23), which highlights gorgeous floral art and pastoral landscapes by local painter Bobbie Burgers. A feeling of movement permeates her complex acrylic-on-canvas pieces, which range in colour from richly saturated to softly understated (“Your Abstraction Brings Clarity,” pictured). For more floral art on South Granville’s Gallery Row, check out Marilyn S. Mylrea Art Gallery.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Worth the Drive

"Safe and Clear" by Michael Tickner at Lions Bay Art Gallery

A short, scenic trip from downtown Vancouver brings you to the cheerful and charming Lions Bay Art Gallery. Leave lots of room in your suitcase for souvenir-worthy art and gifts, including local painter Michael Tickner’s eye-catching, rainbow-bright landscapes (“Safe and Clear,” pictured).—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Sea to Sky

"Clayoquot Sound" by Marleen Vermeulen

See the rugged landscape of British Columbia through the eyes of Dutch expat Marleen Vermeulen in New Works at Kurbatoff Art Gallery (Jun. 2 to 16). The oversized Impressionist-style oil paintings, rich in texture and colour, reflect our region’s stunning seascapes and azure skylines (“Clayoquot Sound,” pictured). Move over, Monet.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Lay of the Land

"Lake of the Woods" by Gavin Lynch

Storytelling is paramount for artist Gavin Lynch, who explores the cultural narratives of northern BC in A New Look at Contemporary Landscape at Elissa Cristall Gallery (Jun. 4 to Jul. 2). Lynch employs a collage technique in his oil-and-acrylic canvases, building up paint to achieve his super-saturated look (“Lake of the Woods,” pictured).—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Lasting Legacy

Photo copyright National Gallery of Canada

Don’t miss Carl Beam at the Museum of Anthropology (to May 29). The National Gallery of Canada’s collection showcases 50 works by the late Ojibway artist, who was a forefather of the Canadian First Nations art movement. Beam’s layering techniques are evident in an acrylic and graphite piece called “The North American Iceberg” (pictured), as well as in his ceramics and large-scale paintings.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Animal Instincts

"Hang in There" by Pilar Mehlis

Some days, you just feel like a buffalo. Local artist Pilar Mehlis investigates the relationship between humans and animals in METANOIA at Petley Jones Gallery (May 5 to 19). Mehlis tiptoes between the serious and playful with her quirky oil-on-canvas paintings (“Hang in There,” pictured), which reference Greek mythology and historical symbols.—Kristina Urquhart