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Over the last 10 years the Reach Gallery Museum has worked closely with each of our presenting partners, The Abbotsford Arts Council, the Kent Harrison Arts Council, the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, and the Mission Arts Council, to develop unique versions of the Biennial that suit the character and scale of their exhibition spaces. Unfortunately due to the pandemic the Kariton has remained closed, being unable to present an iteration of the Biennial. Each location has played an important role in presenting exceptional works of art produced by artists in the region every two years. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the staff and volunteers from each of our host venues; their contributions to the creative ecology of our region are deeply worthy of recognition.
2021 Fraser Valley Biennial- Mission The Rock Family Gallery
Showing June 15 - July 3, 2021.
The Mission Arts Council will be presenting the Sixth Fraser Valley Biennial. This historic building creates a space for local artists and artisans to present their work. The Biennial has become a meaningful platform through which to introduce audiences to the breadth of artistic practices – from the traditional to the experimental – that thrive in our region. Since its launch in 2011, the Biennial has helped facilitate and contextualize local and regional visual art practice, while broadening the public’s awareness and appreciation of the immense creative talent that finds its home in the Fraser Valley.
This iteration will feature the work of: Chantelle Trainor-Matties, David Evans, Dona Park, Hong Park, Isabella Dagnino, Isam Sharkia, Jordan Turner, Karen Johnson, Karlie McChesney, Ketty Zhang, Meghan Spence, Michelle Vandyk, Patricia Peters, Qahraman Yousif, Rosa Quintana Lillo.
2021 Fraser Valley Biennial- Chilliwack Cultural Centre- O’Connor Group Art Gallery
Showing July 7 - August 5, 2021.
The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association is thrilled to exhibit the Sixth Fraser Valley Biennial at The Chilliwack Cultural Centre at the O’Connor Group Art Gallery. This gallery and Association has played an important role in installing and presenting this exhibition in the past. The Biennial continues to grow and develop with each successive year as it adapts to reflect the changing character of the creative landscape in our region.
This iteration will feature the work of Chantelle Trainor-Matties, David Evans, Dona Park, Hong Park, Isabella Dagnino, Isam Sharkia, Jordan Turner, Karen Johnson, Karlie McChesney, Ketty Zhang, Meghan Spence, Michelle Vandyk, Patricia Peters, Qahraman Yousif, Rosa Quintana Lillo, Sidi Chen, and Sora Park.
2021 Fraser Valley Biennial-
Kent Harrison Ranger Station Art Gallery
Showing August 10 - August 28, 2021
The Kent Harrison Arts Council is pleased to present the Sixth Fraser Valley Biennial at the Ranger Station Gallery. This lake side gallery will be the final iteration of the Biennial. This exhibition brings together a range of artistic practices – from the traditional to the experimental – to showcase exceptional works of art created over the last two years.
This iteration will feature the work of: Chantelle Trainor-Matties, David Evans, Dona Park, Hong Park, Isabella Dagnino, Isam Sharkia, Jordan Turner, Karen Johnson, Karlie McChesney, Michelle Vandyk, Patricia Peters, Qahraman Yousif, Rosa Quintana Lillo, and Sidi Chen.