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Silk Purse Arts Centre Exhibitions

Exhibitions of work by artists in our community, on view in the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver.

Gallery Winter Hours: Wednesday  Sunday, 12 – 4 pm.

    • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
    • Sunday, May 04, 2025
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

    Terry Aske

    'Blossoms Squared'

    Linda Coe

    'Under the Cherry Moon'

    Doreen Marlor, Robin Reid,
    Maureen Tenpest

    'Selfies to Celebrate!'

    Janet Harper

    'Spring Breeze'



    Spring is here with the return of Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation, the 16th annual exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom.

    Marvel at the over 30 beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums & techniques including quilting, embroidery, dying, felting, sculpture, appliqué, weaving & more.

    The talented artists on display explore diverse interpretations & mediations on the cherry blossom's meaning & beauty through contemporary & traditional approaches & styles.

    Exhibiting artists: Sharon AllmanTerry AskeLeslie BarnesMargot Calvert, Marilyn Cleven, Linda Coe, Judy Cruikshank, R. Leslie Forbes, Janet Harper, Margaret Hill, Anni Hunt, Margaret Inkster, Elizabeth Janzen, Isabelle Jenkins, Kathy KinsellaPatti KirchEdwina Mackinnon, Doreen Marlor, Valerie Marus, Karen Munro, Catherine NichollsJean Prescott, Robin Reid, Linda Spence, Martha Tatman, Jill TaylorMaureen TempestJudy Villett, Anne Warden, Joanne WatersDeborah Zibrik.

    Textile Art Demos

    Weekends, 1 - 3 pm

    Exhibiting artists demonstrate a variety of textile art forms & techniques in the gallery. Check out the incredible work they're doing while learning about their process. These artists are happy to share tips & information. More info.

    Co-produced by The Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts & FibreEssence.


    Sponsored by


    • Wednesday, May 07, 2025
    • Sunday, June 01, 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.


    Derry Lubell


    Jeidin Winkler

    Artists Derry Lubell & Jeidn Winkler use the human form to tell stories & explore ideas around identity, connection & communication.

    Meet the Artists Reception

    Sun. May 11, 2 - 3:30 pm

    Join us in celebrating the opening of this incredible exhibition! Meet these talented artists & learn about their inspirations & processes.


Generously supported by

 


West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca

Silk Purse Gallery & Art Box Shop Hours:

Wed. - Fri. from 12 - 4 pm, Sat. - Sun. from 12 - 4 pm


The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather are the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our privilege to celebrate arts and culture alongside them.


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