Vancouver First Nation and Inuit art galleries feature the best First People's Art available anywhere. Whether you're a serious collector, just getting started, or looking for a beautiful souvenir, you'll find what you want.
Northwest Coast Art is the most collectible aboriginal art in the world, and Vancouver is the centre of that activity. Native artists are now among the most recognized, collected and appreciated of all Canadian artists.
In the late 60s, First Nations elders took on the responsibility of preserving and reviving their history and culture. As a result, it is now possible to find contemporary Northwest Coast art and artists that rival the great art and artists of the past.
Visit the Museum of Anthropology then visit a gallery such as Spirit Wrestler or Marion Scott Gallery in Gastown. You'll see that the beauty and skill of the past is rivaled in the work being done today by Canada's best First Nation artists. If you have any questions, talk to Derek Norton at Spirit Wrestler. His expertise will help you with your First Nations art purchase decisions. I promise you will see things with new eyes when you leave the gallery.
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Museum of Anthropology UBC 6393 NW Marine Dr 604-822-5087 If you're interested in Inuit and First Nations art, the MOA at UBC is the best place to start your exploration. The museum's incredible collection will educate your taste and put you in a much better position to purchase something you'll be happy with for many years. | |
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Darryl's Coffee & Native Art 945 Davie Street at Burrard Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B9 604-689-5354 A great small shop with exceptional deals on guaranteed genuine Native Art. Darryl deals directly with the artists and returns a greater portion of the profits to them than most galleries. And most items are priced much lower than the average gallery or shop. | |
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Marion Scott Gallery 308 Howe Street 604-685-1934 This gallery specializes in fine sculpture, prints, drawings and fabric arts by Canadian Inuit artsts, and select Contemporary and Native artists. | |
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Spirit Wrestler Gallery 8 Water St 604-669-8813 This gallery specializes in masterworks by Northwest Coast and Inuit artists in stone, wood, glass and graphics. | |
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Appleton Galleries 1451 Hornby St 604-685-1715 This gallery specializes in Inuit stone sculpture and Northwest Coast First Nations wood carvings. | |
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Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery 1024 Mainland St 604-685-9298 This gallery specializes in Northwest Coast Native artwork, Inuit, as well as Plains. | |
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Creekhouse Gallery #3 1551 Johnston St. 604-681-5121 This gallery specializes in the works of Canadian artists and artisans, with a focus on West Coast art. | |
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Douglas Reynolds Gallery 2335 Granville St 604-731-9292 This gallery specializes in museum quality Northwest Coast art. | |
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Eagle Spirit Gallery 1803 Maritime Mews (Granville Island) 604-801-5205 This gallery specializes in Northwest coast Native art. | |
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Inuit Gallery of Vancouver 206 Canbie St 604-688-7323 This gallery specializes in Inuit and Northwest Coast art. | |
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Lattimer Gallery 1590 W 2nd Ave 604-732-4556 This gallery features Northwest Coast Native art including gold and silver jewelry and limited edition prints. | |
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Spirits of the North 2327 Granville St 604-733-8516 This gallery specializes in Norhtwest Coast Native art. | |
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