Exhibitions
The Library recognizes that the arts are a distinguishing characteristic of our community’s identity. To support our community’s creative talents, we offer spaces that showcase local artists in a setting that invites connection and reflection.
Our Art Gallery is a canvas for established and emerging artists who work in an exciting range of styles and media. Come experience this month’s exhibit and discover a new artist, perspective, and source of pleasure. Works are on display on the Main Floor.
In addition to our monthly exhibitions, over the years the Library has acquired a collection of fine art. Selected pieces are on display in the Library.
In the Art Gallery
Bald Eagles of West Vancouver
Friday, February 23 – Thursday, April 11
Bald Eagles are one of the most easily recognizable raptors seen along the West Coast. Their distinctive white heads and tails, powerful beaks, and sharp talons make them easily recognizable and a favorite subject for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Our community is home to 14 nesting pairs, with three being located within Lighthouse Park. It is not unusual to see eagles fly directly over the Library on their way to John Lawson or Ambleside Park, where several favoured perch sites are located.
You might also be interested in our upcoming Tech Talk: Bald Eagle Migration and GPS Tracking on March 18.
Kathleen McCormick, an amateur photographer and eagle monitor, has carefully photographed numerous eagles for this exhibition. She, along with other North Shore Eagle Network volunteers, watches for changes in nesting behaviour and human interference to ensure the safety and protection of our local eagle population.
Up Next
WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOLS: Rockridge Secondary
April 12 – May 31
The West Vancouver Memorial Library has partnered with the West Vancouver Art Museum to showcase a selection of 2D and 3D works by high school students from Rockridge Secondary School, taught by Art and Design Teacher, Carrie Lehman. Rockridge’s creativity is also shown within its 2023 yearbook. also on display, which was fully designed by its student body.
In partnership with
FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK
OTHER GALLERIES/VENUES
PUBLIC ART
- North Shore Culture Compass is an interactive online map that allows you to explore arts, culture, and heritage from your home. Check this video on using the Culture Compass to find public art.
- Browse the Public Art Inventory for the District of West Vancouver.
Call for Artists
WVML invites visual artists to submit work for our exhibit space. Submissions are open to emerging and professional artists that work across the Lower Mainland. Selected artists will be scheduled for a 6 to 8 week group exhibition of several artists.