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Our History

The origin of Two Rivers Gallery lies in the Prince George Art Gallery which was established in 1969. The Gallery operated at this location until 1976 when the City of Prince George donated a small forestry warehouse on 15th Avenue that became the second location of the Gallery until July 2000. 

The new Prince George Art Gallery opened in July 2000 as a purpose-built art museum. Its award-winning design was the work of Alberta architect Barry Johns. The beautiful building is a focal point for the city with architectural features echoing the geography of the region and referring back to the forestry sector on which the north was built.

A timeline of our history

1949

The Prince George Art Society was established. Members met in each other’s homes and in the basement of the old Civic Centre and arranged exhibits.

1969

Exhibition space was established in a small house donated by Gordon and Jackie Swanky at 1362-7th Avenue as the Gordon Gallery.

1971

The Prince George Regional Art Gallery Association was incorporated.

1976

The exhibition space moved into the old Ministry of Forests warehouse at 2820-15th Avenue.

1985

The society began its permanent collection.

1989

First KidzArt Day was held.

1993

Two professional studies were initiated in regard to a new facility: Planning & Development Feasibility study by Lord Cultural Resources Planning and Management and a Functional & Technical Programming Study by Boni-Maddison Architects.

1994

Hancock & Johns Architects of Edmonton completed a Concept Design.

1995

Capital Campaign began.

1999

The groundbreaking at 725 Civic Plaza was in April.

2000

The Grand Opening was held on June 29.

2013

MakerLab 2RG was launched in September.

2014

MakerLab Youth Immersion welcomed its first cohort.

BC Museums Association – Award of Outstanding Merit for MakerLab 2RG

2016

Chamber of Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Corporate Culture.

2017

Canadian Museums Association Award of Outstanding Achievement in Education.

2018

Started complimentary admission for those who self-Identify as Indigenous.

2020

Free admission for all.

2021

Complimentary Individual Memberships for Indigenous Peoples and our 50th anniversary!

2022

Launch of our new online collections database

View our online collection