About

Since our origin 48 years ago, Two Rivers Gallery has evolved into a dynamic and responsive centre of contemporary Canadian art. While valuing the traditional functions of an art museum: collecting, exhibiting and interpreting, we have aspired to more.

Over the last 20 years, we have established a philosophical framework where workshops and studio spaces are valued equally as exhibitions as opportunities for experience and learning. Our innovative educational programs come from this belief and complement our exhibition programs. This supports deeper engagements with contemporary art and more vital connections between professional artists, makers and general audiences.

In 2007, Two Rivers Gallery received an A designation which recognizes that we function according to the highest international standards of museum operation. This designation has facilitated the acquisition of numerous important artworks, growing our public collection from 50 to 425 artworks since 2000.

During this time, we have also secured multi-year operating assistance from the Canada Council for the Arts and core funding from the BC Arts Council. This has allowed us to develop an exhibition program that balances regional and national perspectives, and allows us to produce publications related to the exhibitions.