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A self-guided tour.

Best times to adventure: Tuesday to Saturday (note: Mónica Reyes Gallery is closed Wed-Fri and Sun)

Getting here:

By Skytrain: Stop at Stadium-Chinatown station, walk 20 min East along W Pender St to Heatley Ave.

By Bus: Stop at Hastings and Princess.

Map of itinerary.

12pm: Begin your Art Walk Strathcona tour at Fazakas Gallery (688 Hastings St.) and take in some solo and group exhibitions presented by Tanúyap Project Space. Named in consultation with a Squamish elder, Tanúyap is a Squamish word meaning ‘welcome everyone.’ This name is a gesture of friendship and exchange, and an acknowledgement of the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations on which we are located.

1pm: Steps away, stop by Coastal Eden Cafe (643 Hastings) for a delicious sandwich and a coffee and get ready for a short walk to your next gallery.

1:30pm: Step into Mónica Reyes Gallery (602 Hastings St.) and get ready to experience In the Garden with works by Mina Totino and up and coming artist Maggee Day. Vibrant colours and strong brush strokes bring the feeling of the garden and nature indoors. Be transported to artist Maggee Day’s “Doorstep View”, which inspired bold and abstract views of the garden. 

2:00pm: Walking East four blocks down Hastings Street will bring you to Wil Aballe Art Projects (1129 E Hastings St.). Here, Randy Lee Cutler’s exhibition OTOH (On the Other Hand) uses collage that evokes hieroglyphic forms as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll also find a selection of works by under-recognized master of 1960’s black and white photography, Dave Heath. Both exhibits are part of this year’s Catpure Photography Festival program.

Both exhibits run until May 29. If visiting in June, you’ll experience The Cinematic: Group Exhibition.

3:00pm: Finish your afternoon with a craft beer at Superflux Beer (505 Clark Dr.). You can catch the Strathcona rays on their patio or grab a 6-pack to take home.

COVID-19 Safety

Galleries are observing COVID-19 protocols and request that you maintain physical distancing and wear a mask while visiting.

Fazakas Gallery – To help implement social distancing, visitors are encouraged to make an appointment to view current exhibitions. Call ahead at 604-876-2729 during opening hours, Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm.

Mónica Reyes Gallery – To ensure a COVID-19 safe visit book your gallery viewing appointment ahead through their website.  Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday 11am-2pm, and Saturday 12pm-4pm.

Wil Aballe Art Projects – Walk-ins are welcome but the number of guests permitted in the gallery at one time will be limited. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 12 to 5pm.

Ready for more Art Walk Strathcona experiences? Visit How to Enjoy Art Walk Strathcona Day 1. For information on the opening hours of all galleries and for how to enter the #ArtWalkStrathcona giveaway visit artwalkstrathcona.ca.