October 9 – 18, 2026
Kyla Bourgh
French Ending
French Ending, a new exhibition by Kyla Bourgh, takes its title from a narrative convention that resists tidy conclusions, leaving space for the audience to finish the story themselves. Featuring original conté illustrations from Bourgh’s bilingual French-English book, the exhibition moves between drawing, writing and translation—and considers what happens to meaning as it travels between languages.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 12–4 pm
October 23–November 1, 2026
Scott Bertram
11 Mood
THIS Gallery presents 11 Mood, a solo exhibition of paintings by Vancouver Island artist Scott Bertram.
Uncertainty is central to Bertram’s practice. Working without predetermined outcomes, he improvises his way through each painting, responding to what emerges and allowing curiosity, attention and openness to guide the process.
The paintings in 11 Mood ask what happens when we slow down our perception and resist the urge to immediately understand what we are seeing. Forms suggest recognition without fully resolving. Meanings emerge, shift and disappear. At the heart of the exhibition is a simple question: What is this?
Rather than searching for an answer, Bertram invites viewers to spend time with the question itself. 11 Mood creates space for contemplative looking, subjective experience and the possibility that uncertainty might be something to inhabit rather than overcome.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 24, 12-4 pm
Art Socials at THIS
Make art. Meet people. No pressure.
Join us for a relaxed, two-hour art-making session where the focus is on process, not perfection. Whether you come solo or with a friend, you’ll be part of a small group of folks making art side by side—no experience necessary.
Each session is lightly guided with a prompt or creative task to get you started, but there’s no formal instruction—just time, space, materials, and good company. Drinks and snacks are included.
$20 per person | 6 spots available per session | All materials provided | ages 10 years and up
Held at THIS Gallery, 108 E Broadway (alley), Vancouver
Come make something. Or just make a mess.
Upcoming Workshops
Book Binding Workshop: Coptic Sketchbooks – Ember Muninn
Sunday, October 18, 2026 – 10 am-2 pm
Learn how to make your own lay-flat sketchbooks using one of the world’s oldest binding methods. In this 4 hour workshop, students will learn how to: test for paper grain and transform large sheets of paper into signatures, create hard covers with book cloth and decorative paper, and sew a sketchbook using the signature Coptic stitch.
This workshops is perfect for artists who want to learn how to make their own completely custom sketchbooks.
$80 per person | All materials provided.
Duration: 4 Hours
Instructor: Ember Muninn
Location: THIS Gallery, 108 E Broadway (alley entrance)
Build a Colourful Drawing Practice – Fiona Rough
Upcoming Date: Sunday, November 1, 11 – 2 pm
Want to make art more regularly, but struggle to find the time? Build a colourful creative practice that fits into your life using just a sketchbook, pencil crayons and the world around you.
Start small. Look closely. Draw in colour.
A relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop about building a regular creative practice with just a sketchbook and pencil crayons. Participants will work small, draw from everyday objects and supplied reference photos, and explore colour through playful exercises. The focus is on observation, experimentation and building a manageable art practice, rather than creating finished pieces.
$50 per person | Materials RequiredPencil crayons: Bring whatever you already own. Artist-quality pencils such as Faber-Castell Polychromos or Goldfaber are great but not required.
Sketchbook: Small, spiral-bound, approximately 5.5 × 8.5”, with smooth white paper. Canson XL Mixed Media or similar.
Duration: 3 Hours
Instructor: Fiona Rough
Location: THIS Gallery, 108 E Broadway (alley entrance)
Host a Workshop at THIS!
THIS Gallery is accepting workshop proposals for 2026-2027
Workshops are 2 to 4 hours long, usually held on Sunday afternoons.
Submissions for workshops are ongoing. However, facilitators are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as dates are expected to fill up quickly.
How to apply: For more details and to submit your proposal, fill out our online form here.
Who can apply: Professional and leisure artists, art collectives, and artisans who are able to facilitate a workshop at our Vancouver, location. If you have an idea for a fun, engaging and informative workshop, you are encouraged to apply.
Fees: THIS Gallery charges a flat fee of $200 per workshop. This includes hosting, some materials (scissors, aprons, basic drawing materials, etc), snacks/drinks, and promotion on social media channels and in our monthly newsletter. This fee will come out of your final workshop earnings and does not need to be paid for upfront.
Crit Club
A Space for Artists and Curators to Connect, Reflect, and Grow
Crit Club is a monthly gathering of artists and educators who want to engage in meaningful dialogue about art, practice, and process. Whether you’re looking for constructive feedback on your work, interested in discussing broader creative challenges, or simply seeking a community of like-minded individuals, Crit Club is designed to foster open, supportive, and insightful conversations.
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Saturdays: 12-5 pm
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