VISUAL ARTS

COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS FOR VISUAL ARTS | May 2026

VISUAL ARTS | Call for Entry

Acorn Art and Image:  is now accepting artist proposals for the Langley Outdoor Art Exhibition!  | Submissions close when all spots are filled. Send three images and an artist statement by email to: LOAE26@hotmail.com | Exhibit: Jun 13 - 14 |  19783 40A Avenue, Langley

Arts Council of Surrey:  Artists are invited to submit an application to exhibit in the Gallery at the Newton Cultural Centre for 2027.  Free to apply and exhibit.  Email info@artscouncilofsurrey.ca for a 2027 application form |Deadline Sept 30, 2026

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

Art in the Garden 2026 - Artists in Residency Program:  Visual artists and art groups living in Surrey are invited to apply to work outdoors in Darts Hill Garden Park. The selected artists will have their artwork on display from July to August.  |Deadline to apply:  May 15 | dartshill.ca

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 Mould 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.  Possible Dates: Wednesday or Thursday, June 24/25, July 8/9, August 5/6 and Aug 12/13.  Individual $85 or group of 2 or 3 $65ea.  10-12:30pm.  Early evening is also a possibility.

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. Meeting: May 11, 6:45pm at Newton Cultural Centre. Demo Artist: Donna Schipfel, mixing acrylic inks and acrylics. Artswest meets 3^rd Mon of the month at 6:45pm Sept-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

4-Day Outdoor Sketching Art Retreat in the Shuswap with Wendy Mould, hosted by Joanne Dennis, Jun 12-15, 2026.   All inclusive: food, instruction, accommodations and drive from Lower Mainland.  $100-$750 depending on room choices. | joannedennis.ca/events-list/aventurasretreats/

Arts Council of Surrey:  ACS Gallery features Ramona Radu’s exhibit Mood of Blue and Jasmina Charleston’s exhibit Echoes of Her. |May 3 – 30| Opening Reception: May 9, 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!

Langley Outdoor Art Exhibition: the 7th showcase of local artists also features a Silent Art Auction with all the proceeds going to the Langley Hospice. Parking available on street. | Jun 13-14, 11am-4pm | 19783 40A Ave, Langley

Pitt Meadows Pop-Up Art Gallery:  features local artist Terri Van Sleuwen | until Jun 26 | in the lobby of City Hall, Mon to Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm | pmag@pittmeadows.ca | 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows

Place des Arts:  Presents Ceramics from Atmospheric Firings and More, ceramics by Tri City Potters| Notice, oil paintings by Tara Connolly| Elders in our Midst, acrylic and oil paintings by SPEC Elders Circle| Invisible Dialogues, biodegradable sculpture by Nickie Lewis. | All four exhibitions will be on view at Place des Arts until May 21 | 1120 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam, BC | placedesarts.ca

South Delta Artists Guild: Presents Imagine | May 22-Jun 14 | Check out southdeltaartistsguild.com for Gallery info| Gallery 1710

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