Exhibition program
Annual Call for Exhibition Submissions (2027/2028)
Submissions are open for the Ferry Building Gallery exhibition program.
Make space for creativity
Programs & events
Explore upcoming exhibitions, art tours, talks, and hands-on workshops at Ferry Building Gallery.
Open now
Calls for submissions
Great Gifts
2026 Great Gifts Submissions
Details at ferrybuildinggallery.ca/submissions.
Out in the world
Art tours
Fees include guided tours, admissions, and transportation. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own; lunch is not included. Bus tours depart from the gallery.
Thursday, September 17
Artists and Artisans of the Sunshine Coast
Join an exciting, art-filled adventure on the beautiful Sunshine Coast; visit artist studios, homes, gardens, and local galleries.
Wednesday, September 23
Exploring Buddhist Art
Delve into Buddhist art and serene beauty on a guided tour of the International Buddhist Temple in Richmond, followed by a visit to the Tibetan Buddhist Thrangu Monastery.
Thursday, October 29
Nikkei Cultural Centre and Japanese Tea Ceremony
Explore Japanese and Canadian arts, culture, and history, then participate in a traditional tea ceremony and a guided tour of the DIS—displaced, dispersed, dispossessed exhibition.
Gather together
Special events
Thursday, October 15 · 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Global Journeys, Coast Salish Roots
Join world-renowned Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation master carver Xwalacktun for a talk on Coast Salish art, story, and cultural practice.
Tuesday, October 20 · 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Art Café: Hiding in Plain Sight
Discover hidden images and secret messages artists have tucked into their works for observant viewers to find.
At the gallery
Portrait Sketching with Elmira
Wednesdays, October 21 & 28 · 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join Elmira for a relaxed, intimate portrait drawing session inspired by the Portrait Award exhibition. No experience needed.
Make something
Workshops
Location: Music Box, 1564 Argyle Avenue, unless noted otherwise.
| Event | Date & time | Cost | Course # | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squamish Nation Wool Weaving | Sat, Sep 12 & 19 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | $95 | 226011 | Harmony Room |
| Weave a Cedar Heart or Bracelet | Sun, Sep 13 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | $25 | 226009 | Upstairs Studio |
| Natural Dye and Shibori | Sat, Oct 3 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | $65 | 226647 | Harmony Room |
| Tatakizome on a Tote Bag | Sat, Oct 3 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | $60 | 226642 | Harmony Room |
| Intro to Multi-Colour Woodcuts | Sat, Oct 17 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | $55 | 225670 | Harmony Room |
| Making Monsters in Watercolour | Sat, Oct 31 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. | $49 | 225609 | Upstairs Studio |
| Creative Collage with Marlene Lowden | Sun, Nov 1 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | $55 | 225671 | Upstairs Studio |