New West Cultural Crawl 2025
Expiration: 365 days after purchase
Included Venues
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Children’s Community Workshop. 4 - 5 pm
A specialized art workshop for children from the local community will be held, encouraging creative exploration and cultural expression among participating youth.
Children’s Art Exhibit – Voices of Ukrainian Children. 11 am to 6 pm
The cathedral's basement hall will showcase artwork created by Ukrainian children who are temporarily displaced to Canada. The exhibit reflects the children's personal experiences and emotional responses to displacement.
Artist Serhii Kolodka will conduct an interactive workshop at the Cathedral. Participants will paint using a pre-prepared pencil sketch template. This accessible activity is suitable for participants of all ages and skill levels.
Join the Crawl Bike tour organized by HUB-New Westminster. Grab your bike and helmet and cruise around Uptown New West stopping at various crawl venues. Participants must provide their own bicycle and helmet (human powered or eclectic are welcome). HUB New Westminster is a local committee of HUB Cycling, whose mission is to get more people cycling more often
Meet at The Gallery at Queen’s Park at 11am
Free. Registration required. Email info@artsnewwest.ca
October 4-5
11am to 5pm
Irving House
302 Royal Ave
Celebrate the New Westminster Culture Crawl with a step back in time
at Irving House! Explore Victorian-era arts and crafts with the New
Westminster Museum during an afternoon of hands-on creativity. Enjoy a
variety of crafts you can make yourself, and take part in a fun scavenger
hunt as you discover the art and décor that fill this historic home.
October 4-5
11am to 5pm
Purpose Secondary School
502 Columbia
Purpose Independent Secondary School is an Inclusive Education School supporting students in grades 8 to 12. We are located in the historic Army & Navy building on Columbia Street. This year, we invite visitors to take a walk through our enchanted forest, which is primarily created using found and recycled materials. Our exhibition will showcase our students' creative endeavours in two- and three-dimensional art, soundscapes, film, and more.
Free. No registration required
October 4-5
11am to 5pm
Braid Studios
321 6th St
During the New West Cultural Crawl, visitors are invited to experience Gathered: A Collective of Fabric-Inspired Works, the current group exhibition featuring Braid’s resident textile artists — Alice Clair, Daphne Woo, Marce Rohr, Jennie Johnston, and Monica Moscoso. This special showcase highlights the innovation and beauty of textile-based art, woven together by the unique voices of these talented creators.
Free. No registration required
October 4-5
11am to 5pm
810 Quayside Drive (on the boardwalk)
Join us at the Great Grandmother Tree, contribute in the creation of
the Spiral to the Sky and participate in an Indigenous earth friendly
trade opportunity.
These community public art projects will transform two monuments,
the World’s Largest Tin Soldier and the Simon Fraser bust and
highlight the impacts of colonialism on Interior Salish and Coast Salish
tribes in direct relation to the river, trees, plants and baskets. Events to
happen at the Quay in New Westminster. Led by local curator Nadine
Spence, Mary Point, Victor Guerin and supported by Sacred Rock
Community Society.
These activities will take place outdoors, rain or shine so please be prepared
for the weather. Come witness and learn about the importance of the
Naka'pamux and Coast Salish tribes' deep connection to the lands of their
downriver relatives, from our xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ
(Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) families. The public is
welcome to bring a small earth friendly offering that becomes part of the art
creation and transformation of the monuments. All are welcome.
Please email publicart@newwestcity.ca to register for the Earth Friendly
Trade Opportunity. Email info@sacredrock.ca for more information on the
small earth friendly offerings or gifts.
Free. No registration required
October 4-5
11am to 3pm
Anvil Centre | Studio 413
777 Columbia St
Visit us in the studio and get creative making your own poetry collage art using a wide variety of recycled images and text. All materials are provided.
Free. No registration required. 3+
October 4-5
11am to 3pm
Anvil Centre | Studio 411
777 Columbia St
Learn how to use a professional printmaking press while creating colourful and collaborative monoprints. Drop into our interactive print workshop on Anvil Centre’s 4th floor. Use a professional press to craft vibrant, collaborative monoprints. All materials are provided.
Free. No registration required. 3+
Art & Technology LAB: Open LAB *
Saturday Oct 4, 11am – 5pm
Sunday Oct 5, 11am – 3pm
Anvil Centre | Art & Technology LAB
777 Columbia St
Description: Discover the Art & Technology LAB! Learn more about the potential for the students of all ages to experiment with art and technology while exploring how we live and create in a world transformed by technology. Stay for demos by our Creative Tech Instructors that lets you see into the worlds of stop-motion animation and circuit making for their potential in creative projects.
Free. No registration required
October 4-5
11am to 5pm
712c 12th St
Join Arrieta Art Studio for a fun and relaxed drop-in collage workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome—just bring your creativity. Materials provided.
Free. No registration required
Ode to the Pattullo Bridge: Poetry Reading Salon (16+ years) *
October 5
1pm to 2pm
Anvil Centre, Studio 417
Presented in partnership with Janet Kvammen, City of New Westminster Poet Laureate, enjoy poetry readings on the theme of the Pattullo Bridge. A fun and casual get together to showcase local poets and their work alongside a literary farewell to the Pattullo Bridge. The visual art exhibition, Pattullo Perspectives:A Farewell in Art will also be on display on the Anvil Centre’s 4th floor.
Free. No registration required
October 4
6pm-9pm
712c 12th St
As part of the Poetry Floodlight series, this event welcomes emerging and established poets to share their verses with the community.
Free. No registration required
4th floor North Building of Douglas College
October 4
10:30am-4pm
700 Royal Ave
Please join the Amelia Douglas Gallery on Saturday for a medicine bag sewing experience and an opportunity to connect with our Indigenous Community alongside some of the artists participating in kʷәcstәxʷ .
The Amelia Douglas Gallery is located on the 4th floor North Building of Douglas
October 4
1pm to 3pm
Anvil Centre | New Westminster Museum
777 Columbia St
Celebrate the New Westminster Culture Crawl by exploring the city's
photographic history! Visit the New Westminster Museum on Saturday
October 4 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm to experience our featured exhibition,
Reframed: Understanding New West Through Photos. Whether you join a
guided tour, explore at your own pace, or take part in our scavenger hunt and
hands-on activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Free. No registration required
October 4
12pm to 4pm
Anvil Centre | New Media Gallery
Meet Art & Technology Artist in Residence George Rahi at New Media Gallery for a studio visit and experience his work in progress. George Rahi is a composer and sound artist based in Vancouver, on unceded Coast Salish territories. He works with speculative instruments and technologies to explore acoustic and digital anomalies, modes of listening, and spatial and architectural thinking. His practice spans installations, instrument making, solo and ensemble performance, and works for radio, theatre, and public spaces.
Oct 4
Inn at The Quay
8pm to 10pm
Join us for an evening of creativity and inspiration! Get ready to hear from a diverse group of speakers who will share their stories in the PechaKucha format. With each presenter showing 20 slides for 20 seconds, you're in for a fast-paced and engaging night. This event promises to spark your imagination and leave you feeling inspired. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with the local community and discover something new!
Website: https://www.pechakucha.com/events/pechakucha-night-new-west-volume-37
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pechakuchanw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PechaKuchaNW
Tickets Required
October 1
6:30pm-8:30pm
Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park
Join as at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park to celebrate the official kick-off of the 23rd annual New West Cultural Crawl. The Heart of the Crawl exhibition features many of the crawl participants. This event is a great opportunity to meet local artists and plant your crawl route.
Free. No registration required
Native Art Gallery *
11am to 5pm
721 Carnarvon St
October 4-5
Experience Art in Action at the Native Arts Renaissance GalleryWatch local artist Ryan Hughes brings his vision to life through a live carving demonstration, showcasing traditional skills and contemporary expression. Then, take part in a hands-on art experience — add your own creative touch to a community canvas mural inspired by the vibrant Woodland art style of James Groening.
Free. No registration required
October 5
11am to 1pm
Mixed Media Still Life Art for kids ages 5+ with Nicolas Brancati (5+) *
Young artists are invited to explore the world of still life in this fun, hands-on workshop! Participants will observe a still life arrangement, sketch bold outlines with black crayon, and bring their artwork to life with paint. To finish, they'll experiment with mixed media collage—using scrap paper, fabric, packaging, and more—to add texture and personal flair.
A creative and engaging introduction to drawing, painting, and collage. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!
Free. No registration required
KinderBooks, River Market
810 Quayside Drive
October 4
1pm -3pm
Oil Pastel Scratch Art Workshop with LeeChin *
Get ready to scribble, scratch, and surprise yourself in this playful oil pastel workshop with local artist Leechin! Dive into a world of bold colours, textures, and joyful mark-making. Perfect for age 4+. No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork that pops with personality and colour!
Fraser River Discovery Centre
October 5
1pm to 2:30 pm
Creative In-Camera Techniques
Learn about techniques to make ordinary subjects extraordinary photographs. The techniques include intentional camera movement and multiple exposure. These techniques require using manual control settings.
Free. No registration required
Fraser River Discovery Centre
October 4
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Black & White with Your Smartphone
Black-and-white photography has a timeless appeal—and you can explore it with the smartphone you already use every day. This introductory presentation will explore how to see in tones, use light, and make simple edits with in-phone editing tools—turning everyday snapshots into expressive photographs. No technical background required—just an interest in seeing the world a little differently and a willingness to play.
Free. No registration required
Vagabond Players Presents: Making a Killing by John Nassivera
September 18-October 5
Thursday-Saturday at 8pm. Sunday Matinee
This Mystery/Thriller will keep you guessing until the end! Tickets can be purchased at www.vagabondplayer.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412
Wildfires is a Queer, South Asian-owned bookshop located on the stolen and occupied territories of the Halq'eméylem speaking peoples. We curate books that celebrate both historically and presently excluded voices and stories.
712 B 12th St
Website: wildfiresbookshop.ca
FB + IG: @wildfiresbookshop
Email: wildfiresbookshop@gmail.com
Arrieta Art Studio is an artist-run studio & gallery. The key mission of the studio is to create a community that welcomes everyone and anyone into the art world. The studio aims to provide low-barrier opportunities to emerging artists of all disciplines to showcase their work. As well as creating opportunities for those not yet introduced to the art world by teaching classes, making work spaces and hosting open-to-the-public events.
712c 12th St.
Website: arrietaart.ca
FB: @arrietsartstudio
The Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) of New Westminster is a free, accessible space for artists to display and SHARE ART and for visitors to LOVE ART and TAKE a free piece of ART home.
815 Edinburgh St
IG: @newwestflag
Email: thetomboys@shaw.ca
Explore our themed exhibition “In the Kitchen”! Discover original creations by 15 artists in QCC’s atrium area gallery. Enjoy paintings, photography, mixed media & more.
Queensborough Community Centre
920 Ewen Ave.
FB: @artistsintheboro
Van Dop Gallery is an immersive art experience. Since its founding in 1996, it has championed over 80 Canadian artists across all media, blending fine art with the warmth of a home-like setting. This award-winning space is celebrated for its innovative approach to showcasing contemporary works in a way that feels personal and inviting.
421 Richmond St.
Website: vandopgallery.com
FB: @vandopgallery
IG: @vandop_gallery_
Email: trudy@vandopgallery.com
Keli (Kaylee) is a ceramic artist based in New Westminster. She makes simple, modern tableware by hand, inspired by coffee, daily rituals, and the beauty of everyday moments. Currently studying art therapy, Keli believes handmade pottery can bring comfort, connection, and a little extra meaning to everyday rituals.
824 Massey St.
Website: danakeli.com
IG: @danakeliceramics
Email: keli@danakeli.com
Lanta's paintings often reflect the tranquil and contemplative landscapes of British Columbia, where she has resided most of her life. Each painting was created with her personal interpretation of what she has seen and experienced.
Lanta shares her art studio with photographer Rodrigo Sarrat-Cave. Together they have exhibited their art work in the New West Cultural Crawl for the last 15 years. They welcome you to view their newest creations in their home studio.
906 Surrey St.
Website: lanta.ca
IG: @lanta_meng
Email: lantameng@yahoo.ca
Maragret paints in several mediums including watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pencil and inks. The free-flowing form of her work is a unique style she has developed through years of training and experience. Her animal drawings show her deep connection with all creatures. Her search for truth within herself is revealed magnificently through her art.
329 Devoy St.
Website: margarethalsey.com
Email: mkrhalsey@gmail.com
It all began for Tim within the suburbs of Toronto. Living near a wooded ravine, I developed a fascination for trees and further developed this relationship by working and living in the forests of northern BC and the jungles of Venezuela and Ghana. I began by turning spindles for our heritage house and then parlayed my skills into bowl making. Cruising the established streets of Vancouver has afforded me with a supply of beautiful hardwoods. This wood has adorned the city streets for decades and has either fallen prey to the elements or removed by the city as a hazard. I salvage as much as possible to turn it into my fine bowls and vessels.
437 7th St.
Website: timothymcgowen.net
FB: @aga.lala.33
Email: info@timothymcgowen.net
Taking place at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, the Heart of the Crawl Exhibition features the works of participating Crawl artists. Browse pieces from over 40 of our city’s artists as you plan your 2025 New West Culture Crawl route.
Presented by Arts New West
The Gallery at Queen’s Park
Website: artsnewwest.ca
FB + IG: @artsnewwest
Email: info@artsnewwest.ca
Startek Stoneware is a family artist collective spanning 3 generations of maternal-side potters. We throw, build and sculpt functional stoneware using a variety of clays and self formulated food safe glazes. The passion was initiated in Waterloo, Ontario by Rose Startek in 1977 and Startek Stoneware was created by her daughter Cara who shares a studio with her daughters in New Westminster, British Columbia.
307 4th Ave.
IG: @startekstoneware
Email: startekstoneware@gmail.com
Bits & Keys' is jewelry made from bits and pieces of upcycled and recycled other stuff. Their themes often include the nerdy, the whimsical, and the creepy (occasionally simultaneously) and almost all of their wearable art can be customized on the spot so the pieces match the person.
328 4th St. (Garage - Entrance in Alley)
FB: @bitsandkeys
IG: @bits_and_keys
Email: bitsandkeys@gmail.com
Tristan Wright is an Indigenous illustrator from Qayqayt First Nations. Currently in her fourth year at Emily Carr University, she is studying Visual Development and design for modern media. Being drawn to conceptual landscapes and character design, Tristan hopes to bring an urban Indigenous perspective to the current pop culture scene, through story telling and concept design.
335 6th St.
Website: tsuyukai.crd.co
IG: @tsuyukai
Email: tsuyudoodles@gmail.com
Serhii Kolodka, a Ukrainian iconographer, brings beauty and hope to Canadian communities through his sacred art and heartfelt workshops, sharing Ukrainian heritage and healing through creativity.
501 4th Ave.
Website: https://www.heucc.co/
IG: @sergiykolodka
Email: iryna@uahelp.ca
Braid Studios is a vibrant creative hub in New Westminster, home to a diverse community of artists working in painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more. The studio offers art shows, workshops, and public events, fostering connection, creativity, and community through dynamic, multidisciplinary artistic expression.
Purpose Independent Secondary School, part of the Lower Mainland Purpose Society, is a small student-centred school dedicated to meeting the needs of students who for a variety of reasons have chosen to pursue their education in an Independent School setting. Purpose School has strong student involvement in Visual Arts, Media Arts, Music Training and Performing Arts.
502 Columbia St.
Website: purposesecondary.org
Email: merrilyn.cook@purposesociety.org
Built in 1865, Irving House is the oldest intact home in the lower mainland and an exceptional example of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and design. Join us as we step back in time to explore the culture of this age through hands-on arts activities from the era including crafting your own Victorian-inspired pieces, as well as viewing some of the Irving families own works of art.
302 Royal Ave
Saturday & Sunday , 12 – 4 pm
Website: www.nwmuseumarchive.ca
IG: @nwmuseumarchive
Email: museum@newwestcity.ca
Explore the living, working Fraser River through exhibits, programs, and stories that celebrate its diverse ecosystems, communities, and histories — from headwaters to the Salish Sea. A space to learn, connect, and be inspired to care for the river’s future.
The Pirate + The Gypsy Jewelry blends bohemian west coast vibes with a gritty rock ’n’ roll edge. Handmade with soul, each piece channels desert rebels, coastal dreamers, and vintage glam. Think turquoise, leather, and bold attitude — jewelry for wild hearts who ride fast, live loud, and shine unapologetically.
Palette Art Studio offers pottery and ceramic painting for all ages. We host fun painting sessions, adult pottery classes, and provide open studio space for practice and projects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced potter, we welcome you to create with us!
PotteryWorks was founded on June 14th, 2000 in Burnaby, British Columbia by Deidre Blackmore. The working artists and the artists they support all began making art at various stages in their lives. PotteryWorks is a collective of talented painters, potters, photographers and jewellers creating original works of art for exhibition and sale.
Our artists styles and techniques vary greatly, guaranteeing they stand out and every piece is one of a kind. Our staff come from a range of backgrounds with educations in fine arts and design. All of our artists love making art as a way to express themselves; a way to help overcome their own disabilities or help those they support overcome their challenges.
PotteryWorks has been in shows all over the Lower Mainland, in galleries, and permanently features and sells their work at the River Market in New Westminster, BC. Our artists are supported by Community Living Society and, of course, each other. Every artist hopes to inspire everyone to reach their artistic aspirations.
At Native Art Renaissance gallery, we want to promote and build the culture of Indigenous peoples through their art and story. We want to bring cultures together in a safe place where we can learn and experience First Nation culture.