VISUAL ARTS

COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS FOR VISUAL ARTS | JULY & AUGUST 2026

VISUAL ARTS | Call for Entry

Arts Council of Surrey:  JUST Words Artist Call | Artists are invited to submit up to 3 pieces for our annual “JUST Series” juried art show |Entry Fee $10/piece |Deadline Aug 15, 2pm | 604 – 594 – 2700 | Info@artscouncilofsurrey.ca

City of Surrey Archives: Collection Call! Help Tell Surrey’s Story. We’re looking for your help to keep Surrey’s history alive through historical donations. If you have items to donate, please contact the Archivist |604-502-6458 | archives@surrey.ca

Darts Hill Garden Park - Open Call:  2026 Scarecrow Stroll invites local artists and community groups to design and build a scarecrow display at Darts Hill Garden. | Inquire by Aug 4, contact: info@dartshill.ca | on display Sep 4 - 26, 2026 | 1633 170 St, Surrey

Surrey Art Gallery: Welcomes proposals from artists and guest curators. Your package will be acknowledged when received. Check the gallery website for limited hours of operation | surrey.ca/artgallery

Surrey Libraries: Call for Artists – Free display space for local artists | Apply now to display your art at one of our branches: surreylibraries.ca/display space

VISUAL ARTS: Workshops & Classes

EJS School of Fine Arts: provides students of all ages with the opportunity to explore the visual arts by a hands-on approach to painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media and more! For further info: 604-596-4883 or check out our website: ejsfinearts.com | ejsfinearts@hotmail.com

Fraser Valley Quilters Guild: brings the joy of quilting to the public by way of shows, displays, and demonstrations, as well as bringing ideas and learning experiences to the members through workshops, guest speakers, and demonstrations. For upcoming events check out our website: fvqg.org

Langley Camera Club: Virtual Zoom meetings with 40 to 50 fellow photography enthusiasts. See our calendar on our website for scheduled meetings | langleycameraclub.ca

Outdoor Sketching Mini-Adventure. Join Wendy for 2.5 hr in local North Langley parks.  Practical instructions in getting your sketch on paper and bringing your memories to life.  Mediums: pencil, pen & watercolour. | Jul 22 or 23, or Aug 5 or 12. From 10am-12:30pm, the light is good for shadows. 6-8:30pm also works for evening sketching.  Bring a lunch or small dinner to add to the adventure. | Private Session: $85,  Small group of 2/3: $65 ea.  Payment is due once your dates have been confirmed.  | Contact Wendy: wendy@artbywendy.com

South Surrey White Rock Art Society: The SSWR Art Society offers workshops in a variety of mediums for all levels. Information about the society and what they have to offer can be found at www.artsociety.ca

Studio Seventy Three: We offer Studio and Mobile classes - we can come to your home or business.  Sign up with your friends, family or join in with others. Mobile Classes: min 10. Please contact us for more details. | 778 - 565 - 5095 | studioseventythree.ca

Surrey Art Gallery: Explore your creative side by taking an art course, camp, or workshop! We offer studio instruction in a variety of media from introductory to advanced levels and for all age ranges: preschoolers, children, youth, and adults. Our instructors are experienced art educators and many are also practicing artists. | Call 604-501-5566 for further info visit the learning section of our website at surrey.ca/artgallery

Surrey’s Artswest Art Group Regular Meetings:  New Members/Visitors Welcome. Next Meeting: Sep 21, 6:45pm Newton Cultural Centre.  Welcome Back Social and Introduction to using the Square.    Artswest meets 3rd Mon of the month at 6:45pm. Sep-Nov, Jan-May.   Membership $35. Visitors $10 (may be applied to membership any time).  Contact Wendy wendy@artbywendy.com

Surrey Photography Club: Check our website for competitions, demonstrations, meetings and ongoing events. |president.surreyphoto@gmail.com | surreyphotographyclub.com

Westcoast Calligraphy Society: is an enthusiastic group of people with a common bond–a love of all things calligraphic.  For more info about us and our monthly programs, classes and seminars, please visit: westcoastcalligraphy.com

VISUAL ARTS | Events & Exhibits

Arts Council of Surrey:  ACS Gallery features YACOS’s group exhibit “Young Artists in Surrey: 2026”| Jul 3 - 28 | Opening Reception: Jul 11, 1 - 3pm | “Art from ‘Belinda’s Connection Café: NCC’” group exhibit. | Aug 1 - 28 | Opening Reception: Aug 8, 1 - 3pm | 604-594-2700 | artscouncilofsurrey.ca

The Black Arts Centre (BLAC):  is a Black youth owned & operated gallery located at Surrey Central Station. |theblackartscentre.ca

Burnaby Artists Guild:  presents the Burnaby Artists’ Community Show | until Jul 7 | The show features artwork by the Guild members in a variety of styles and a special display from the Featured Artist. Artwork is also on sale at the Janet Routledge, MLA, Community Office. Admission is free!

Pitt Meadows Pop-Up Art Gallery:  presents exhibition by Tammy Routley | Jul 3 – Aug 29 | Mon - Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm | City Hall | 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC | pmag@pittmeadows.ca

Place des Arts:  presents Min Joyce Abraham: Spirit of Spring, on display in the Mezzanine | until Aug 12 | 1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam | placedesarts.ca

South Delta Artists Guild:  presents Critters and Me | until Jul 26 | Check out southdeltaartistsguild.com for Gallery info | Gallery 1170

White Rock Museum & Archives:  Check out our website for more info on upcoming exhibits and events | whiterockmuseum.ca|14970 Marine Dr., White Rock BC