Upcoming Events & Exhibitions

Time In Slowing Down Our Pace;  Holding Onto Our Dreams; Getting Ready to Launch ; and Looking Forward to Reunion.

Under the threat of COVID-19, the cities of British Columbia have become quiet and deserted.  Everyone is home bound and keeps distancing from one another. The International Arts Gallery in support of the advice of the City of Vancouver has closed temporarily from the public; yet we will open again once the crisis is over.

Though we are separated, we always think of our artists and friends; worry about the livelihood of our artists, and concern about the health and well being of our artists advisers and friends and especially the seniors. We send herewith our best regards to all.  Just to let you know that we are sentimentally connected, and hoping that each of us stays healthy,  maintain good spirit to get through this very difficult time.

We are also blessed that our family is safe and sound. In slowing down our pace we actually have more quiet time to ponder and plan ahead for a more meaningful future. As usual, monetary gain was not our top most priority of our endeavor; instead we always want to promote and introduce fine arts paintings, calligraphy and collectables to the communities in Canada, not as commercial commodities; but rather for the fulfillment of a meaningful life and nourishment for our souls. Along our path of discovery of fine arts in Vancouver, we see the fact that without much positive support from the government, most artists have to struggle to survive entirely on their own; their returns are totally disproportionate to the effort that they have made. This COVID-19 pandemic is actually a wake up call, reminding how fragile lives can be, even fame and fortune are helpless to turn around the situation. This global health crisis has given us a quiet moment to realign the priorities of our lives, and remind us to make our lives shiny with contribution to society.

At this moment of social and physical distancing,  the International Arts Gallery would like to remind and encourage each one that we are staying together. For our goals to keep moving on, we wish to make an Artists Call to all our Gallery Artists and Associate Artists for an exhibition to express your feelings and thoughts during this difficult crisis by your brushes and canvas. We will dedicate the first art exhibition right after this health crisis to your creation during COVID -19, as an occasion to witness our re-union and rejuvenation. We also hope this exhibition can cheer up the spirit of the communities, so everyone can be filled with hope and joy once again. Further, the International Arts Gallery will donate the full portion of Gallery proceeds of revenue from this exhibition to a local medical service institute (to be decided). We hope that everyone will take part in this exhibition. Due to our limited display spaces at the exhibition venue,  we can only allow a maximum of two artworks from each Gallery Artist; and one from each Associate Artist. Further details are enlisted as follows and please pay attention to the timeline and procedure.

For any questions please feel free to contact Katherine at Katherine@iagbc.com or call Katherine @ 778-879-5415 or John @ 604-230-1529.