The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Realpolitik” by Tony Durke Exhibition Dates: July 1 – 29, 2018. Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 4, 6-8pm Artist Talk: Sunday, July 15, 3-4pm Free Admission. Exhibition Statement […]
At the Arts Council of New Westminster, we live and work on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the QayQayt (qiqéyt) Nation as well as all […]
July 5 – Raincity Blue July 12 – wax cowboy July 19 – The Burying Ground July 26 – Early Spirit August 2 – Sweetz August 9 – Francis Henson From 6pm to 8pm each night, […]
Praxis Alternative Yoga Classes & Figure Drawing Featuring: An After-Class Social with Steel & Oak Brewing Co. and Vancouver Fashion Truck Free Wednesday, June 20, 2018. 7pm – 8pm @ […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Our Journey to Here” by NWSS Student Exhibition Exhibition Dates: June 6 – 28, 2018. Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 6, 6-8pm Graduation Reception: Thursday, June […]
The draft ACNW Strategic Plan 2018-2021 is ready! The Arts Council of New Westminster is proud of what we have been able to accomplish through our 2015-2018 Strategic Plan. Our […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “The Kindness CONNECTION” by Queen’s Park Parent Participation Preschool 3rd Annual Art Exhibition Exhibition Dates: May 23 – 27, 2018. Free Admission. Exhibition Statement […]
The Leisure Seeker (Adventure, Comedy, Drama) 1hr 52min Writer: Michael Zadoorian (novel), Stephen Amidon (screenplay) Director: Paolo Virzì Stars: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay When: Monday, May 28, 2018 – 7:30 at Massey Theatre Tickets: General Admission […]
Praxis Alternative Yoga Classes & Figure Drawing Featuring: An After-Class Social with Steel & Oak Brewing Co. and Vancouver Fashion Truck Free Register Here Wednesday, May 16, 2018. 7pm – […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster is proud to announce Hailey Connor as the 2018 recipient of the ACNW Scholarship through the Douglas College Foundation. Hailey is studying as an […]
To celebrate The Gallery at Queen’s Park’s unique natural environment, we have decided to ring in spring with a photography contest! The subject is the beautiful and bountiful rhododendron bushes […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: Diane Roy Artist Talk: Sunday, May 6, 2018. 3pm – 4pm. The Gallery at Queen’s Park presents Inter/action: Artist Learning Series. Inter/action is […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Allegory of our Seas II” by Diane Roy Exhibition Dates: May 2 – 20, 2018. Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 2, 6-8pm Artist Talk: Sunday, May 6, […]
The Florida Project (Drama) 1hr 51min Writer: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch Director: Sean Baker Stars: Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe When: Monday, April 30, 2018 – 7:30 at Massey Theatre Tickets: General […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: Dennis Greer Artist Talk & Painting Demonstration: Sunday, April 15, 2018. 3pm – 4pm. The Gallery at Queen’s Park presents Inter/action: Artist Learning […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Sea-to-Sky” by Dennis Greer Exhibition Dates: March 28 – April 29, 2018. Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 4, 6-8pm Artist Talk: Sunday, April 15, 3-4pm Free Admission. […]
Interested in making a difference to the New Westminster arts community? Consider volunteering on the Visual Arts Committee or one of its sub-committees. These committees plan, develop, and facilitate arts […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: Iris Mes-Low Artist Talk: Sunday, March 18, 2018. 3pm – 4pm. The Gallery at Queen’s Park presents Inter/action: Artist Learning Series. Inter/action is […]
Praxis Alternative Yoga Classes By Donation Drop-in $1-7 Wednesday, March 21, 2018. 7pm – 8pm @ The Centennial Lodge We’re bringing something new to our community. An all ages all […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) Performing Arts Committee has identified the need for a one-day summer performing arts festival to take place in Queens Park Concert Bowl on […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Eulogy on the Family Home” by Iris Mes-Low Exhibition Dates: March 7–25, 2018. Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 7, 6-8pm Artist Talk: Sunday, March 18, 3-4pm Free […]
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is a non-profit organization committed to a mission of bringing the arts to the centre of community life. We accomplish […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: Manuel Axel Strain Artist Talk: Sunday, February 18, 2018. 3pm – 4pm. The Gallery at Queen’s Park presents Inter/action: Artist Learning Series. Inter/action […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Mutations” by Manuel Axel Strain Exhibition Dates: February 7–25, 2018. Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 7, 6-8pm Free Admission. The artist will be in attendance […]
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The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “ACNW Permanent Collection” Exhibition Dates: December 1, 2017 – January 28, 2018. Winter Holiday Hours: The Gallery will be closed December 16, 2017 […]
(L to R) ACNW Executive Director Stephen O’Shea; ACNW President Leanne Ewen; Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, MLA for New Westminster Artwork featured in the above […]
Arts Council of New Westminster President Leanne Ewen and Executive Director Stephen O’Shea gave a presentation to Mayor Cote and Council on November 6th, 2017 at New Westminster City […]
Come help us celebrate the Arts Council’s 50th anniversary! Yes, that’s right, the Arts Council has been a part of New Westminster for 50 years. To celebrate this milestone, we […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “ACNW 50th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition” A selection of Joseph Plaskett’s work, on loan from the Collection of the New Westminster Public Library Exhibition […]
Winter Harp is giving an exclusive one-hour concert in The Gallery at Queen’s Park. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. This is the most intimate Winter Harp concert you will […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster 2017 Annual General Meeting will be on Sunday, November 26th 2017. Venue: Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park Time: 1:30pm – 2:30 pm After our formal […]
Dear Member, Your membership in The Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is very important to us. Your membership with the ACNW needs to be renewed before December 31st […]
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS “From Life to Death” Group Exhibition Presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster and New West Hospice Society at Anvil Centre Community Art Space The Arts […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Contribution – ACNW Volunteer Exhibition” Exhibition Dates: October 4-29, 2017. Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 4, 6-8pm Exhibition Statement The Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster and Emerald Culinary & Catering Club present The Taste of Sri Lanka! This exciting long table dinner includes an innovative sampling of traditional Sri […]
New West Artists and Arts Council New Westminster presents Art Squared Exhibition and Sale Located at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, Queen’s Park, New Westminster OPENING RECEPTION: THURS August 31, […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “My Face My Canvas” by Tajah Olson Exhibition Dates: September 6–30, 2017. Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 6, 6-8pm Free Admission. The artist will be […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is now inviting artists to submit applications for solo or duo exhibitions during the 2018 calendar year. The ACNW operates a picturesque gallery […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster and Youth for a Change presents: It’s a Queer Life: Pride Arts Celebration a part of New West Pride week August 14, 2017 Centennial […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Ashes & Paint: Abstraction in Contemporary Ceramics and Painting” by Dorothy Doherty & Frank Turco Exhibition Dates: August 2–27, 2017. Opening Reception: Wednesday, August […]
A big THANK YOU to everyone that celebrated Canada Day in Queen’s Park on July 1, 2017. We were thrilled to host the Pick-a-Box Silent Auction during the festivities to […]
MEDIA RELEASE: June 15, 2017 New Westminster, BC – The Arts Council of New Westminster is thrilled to be partnering with Alex Jopson (of City to Suburb Real Estate Group) […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “This City, Our Way: New West through the Lens” by New West Photography Club Exhibition Dates: July 1–July 30, 2017. Opening Reception: Wednesday, […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Nature Of Layers” by New Westminster artist Barbara Webb Exhibition Dates: May 31–June 25, 2017. Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 31, 6-8pm Free Admission. The artist will […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster is thrilled to announce a $1,289.83 donation from the GatewayGIVES program from the Starlight Casino of Gateway Casinos and Entertainment. We are overwhelmed by […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Mother Earth. Father Sky” by The Queen’s Park Preschool Exhibition Dates: May 27–28, 2017. Free Admission. Exhibition Statement The Gallery at Queen’s Park is pleased to […]
The City of New Westminster, in partnership with the Arts Council of New Westminster, and with funding provided by the Canada 150 Fund and a Shaw Canada 150 Initiative grant, […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster coordinates busking style performances throughout New Westminster through various programs and events. 2017 will see the return of this program! We are seeking submissions […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster invites you to take our community engagement survey. Please let us know of your experiences with the ACNW and how we can improve in […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Playing With Nature” by New Westminster artist Debra McKenzie Exhibition Dates: May 3–21, 2017. Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 3, 6-8pm Artist Talk: Saturday, […]
The Gallery at Queen’s Park is pleased to present a live drawing with Fiona Tang. The drawing sessions will take place during the weekends, starting April 22nd and 23rd, and continue on April 29th and 30th. […]
Analog: Pop Up Vinyl Shop returns to New West on Record Store Day On Saturday, April 22nd from 2-5pm, indie and electronic record labels from across Metro Vancouver will descend […]
River as Home City of New Westminster Submission Deadline: May 15, 2017 at 4pm PST Budget: $4000.00 Background 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation in Canada. This offers a […]
Denial (Biography, Drama) 1hr 49 mins Writer: David Hare (screenplay), Deborah Lipstadt (based on the book “History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier” Director: Mick Jackson […]
A big THANK YOU to all the folks who came out and attended our Royal Flush: Let’s go all in for the Arts! Fundraiser on Thursday February 23rd, 2017. We […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Charcoal Gone Wild” by Richmond artist Fiona Tang Exhibition Dates: April 5-30, 2017. Free Admission. Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 5, 6-8pm The artist […]
Celebrated authors, the Pop This! Podcast, LitCafés, storytelling and kids’ programming set for 7th Annual LitFest New West. New Westminster, BC– Showcasing BC’s vibrant talent, the 7th annual LitFest New West returns with an exciting mix of featured author events, literary […]
Join internationally-acclaimed Canadian novelist Madeleine Thien for an exclusive, intimate evening conversation about her latest book, Do Not Say We Have Nothing. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 6:30 – 9:00 Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents a pop-up group exhibition in partnership with Royal City Farmers Market and the BC Farmers Market Association “Farmers Market” Featuring: Dorothy Doherty, Tannis […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Symphony of Multi-visual Elements” by Richmond artist YUE BAOYU Exhibition Dates: March 1 – 26, 2017. Free Admission. Opening Reception: Sunday, March 5, […]
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is a non-profit organization committed to a mission of bringing the arts to the centre of community life. We accomplish […]
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is a non-profit organization committed to a mission of bringing the arts to the centre of community life. We accomplish […]
Date: Saturday February 25, 2017 3:30pm – 5pm, Admission is free. Location: The Gallery at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, BC Feature Author: Alan Woo, author of Maggie’s Chopsticks. Description: For […]
The Meddler (Comedy) 100 min Director: Lorene Scafaria Writer: Lorene Scafaria Stars: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J.K. Simmons When: Monday February 27, 2017 – 7:30 at Massey Theatre Tickets: General Admission […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “On Purpose” by New Westminster artists from Purpose Secondary Independent School February 1 – 26,2017 Wednesday 1 – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday 1 – 5pm […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Westminster, January 05, 2017 The Arts Council of New Westminster in partnership with Royal City Farmers Market is now inviting all visual artists from Metro Vancouver […]
Our sincerest thanks goes out to everyone who made this year’s Sing a-Long Sound of Music fundraiser such a great success. We are proud to partner with Royal City Musical […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: ACNW Permanent Collection – Various Artists December 1, 2016 – January 29, 2017 Please check the ACNW website for winter Gallery hours. Please […]
Winter Harp is giving an exclusive one-hour concert in The Gallery at Queen’s Park. Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. This is the most intimate Winter Harp concert you will […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Collision 1” by Frederick Popowich November 2 – 27,2016 Wednesday 1 – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday 1 – 5pm Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 2, 6 […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster Annual General Meeting will be on Sunday, November 20th 2016. Venue: Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park Time: 2 – 3 pm After our formal AGM, […]
NewWest FilmFest 2016 Thursday, Oct 20th – Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2016 Most films at Landmark Cinema 10, New West unless noted. @newwestfilmfest #NWFF http://newwestfilmfest.ca/ Individual tickets price: $8 individual tickets […]
Steel & Oak Brewing Co. has partnered with the Arts Council of New Westminster to bring Analog: Pop Up Vinyl Shop to the Royal City! On Sunday, October 23rd from […]
Into the Forest (Sci-Fi, Drama; 1 hr 41 min) Director: Patricia Rozema Writer: Patricia Rozema and Jean Hegland Stars: Ellen Page, Evan Rachel Wood, Max Minghella When: Monday October 31, […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Foreign Gaze: Bollywood Eyes” by Gurpreet Shergill October 5 – 30, 2016 Wednesday 1 – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday 1 – 5pm Opening Reception: Wednesday, […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster and The Fraser River Discovery Centre presents: *click* photos of the fraser + A Living, Working River Art Exhibition Fraser River Discovery Centre Friday, […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “This is How I Dream” by Krista Hilge September 7 – 25, 2016 Wednesday 1 – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday 1 – 5pm Opening Reception: Wednesday, […]
Arts Council of New Westminster is proud to present three stages of entertainment at the Downtown New Westminster‘s Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival on August 22nd. Performers will be performing for […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “As You Are” by Cara Bain & Gillian Wright August 3 – 28, 2016 Wednesday 1 – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday 1 – 5pm *ARTISTS WILL […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents: “Royal City Manor Breaks Barriers through Art” by residents of Royal City Manor July 27 – 31, 2016 Wednesday 1 – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster invites you to take our community engagement survey. Please let us know of your experiences with the ACNW and how we can improve in […]
The Arts Council of New Westminster (ACNW) is now inviting artists to submit applications for solo or duo exhibitions during the 2017 calendar year. The ACNW operates a picturesque gallery […]
