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.
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.