Lacey Prize Announcement

By Sylwia | Published: December 4, 2019

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Announcement from the Gallery Gachet Collective and Staff

Today the National Gallery of Canada and the Naomi and John Lacey Family announce the recipients of the inaugural Lacey Prize in recognition of artist-run centres in Canada. With joy we share the news that Gallery Gachet accepts the Lacey Prize as runner-up, along with Untitled Art Society of Mohkinstsis/Calgary. We offer our congratulations to the winner, Hamilton Artists Inc. Read More »

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You, Me & Us | Annual Collective Show

By Sylwia | Published: October 30, 2019

November 8 to December 20, 2019

Join us on Friday, November 8 from 6pm to 9pm for the opening reception of  You, Me & Us, an art exhibition presenting new work by the artists of Gallery Gachet. The artists will be present. Read More »

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Gachet’s Bookshelf

By Sylwia | Published: October 8, 2019

Hours: October 22 – 26,  12pm – 6pm
Stop by the foyer of Gallery Gachet for the launch of Gachet’s Bookshelf. Researched and published by artists in the DTES, Gachet’s Bookshelf is an annotated bibliography in zine format compiling life writing, fiction, critical psy and dis/ability studies, poetry, and artist books on topics of madness, mental health, substance use, art, and creativity. Read More »

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Global Climate Strike

By Sylwia | Published: September 26, 2019

Gallery Gachet will be closed Friday, September 27 in support of the Global Climate Strike.
Vancouver’s Strike March gathers at City Hall at 1pm, on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territories.  globalclimatestrike.net

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Meet the Artists: “Can we create the world?”

By Sylwia | Published: September 25, 2019

October 3, 6-8pm | Gallery Gachet, 9 W Hastings St

Join artists of the 12th Annual Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show | The World as We Create It

Facilitated by exhibition curator Rudolf Penner, artists will discuss their practices and specific works and themes in the exhibition, asking “Can we create the world?” Everyone welcome. Snacks provided. Read More »

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Hastings Folk Garden Mural

By Sylwia | Published: September 20, 2019

Co-presented by Hives for Humanity and Gallery Gachet

Ceremony: Tuesday, September 24, 2pm – 3pm, 117 E Hastings St

Please join us in the Hastings Folk Garden for the presentation of a new community mural. Read More »

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The 12th Annual Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show The World As We Create It

By Sylwia | Published: August 28, 2019

September 13 – October 26, 2019

From September 13 to October 26, 2019, Oppenheimer Park and Gallery Gachet are pleased to present The World As We Create It. Exploring the theme of humans and the natural world, the exhibition showcases artwork from the Oppenheimer Park community, including paintings, drawings, print, sculpture, mosaic and mixed media works. Read More »

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Gallery Closed | August 1st to September 12th

By Sylwia | Published: July 27, 2019

August 1st to September 12th

For the month of August Gallery Gachet will be closed. 
We will be open again on September 13th for the Annual Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show. WePress Open Studio and other WePress programs will continue in the shared space.

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Annual Call for Submissions Now Open

By gachetadmin | Published: July 11, 2019

Gallery Gachet is now accepting submissions for the 2020-2021 exhibition calendar. DEADLINE August 30, 2019 

Gallery Gachet welcomes submissions for exhibitions and projects that engage our mandate in interesting and challenging ways. We welcome work in any medium, including photography, video, performance art, drawing, Read More »

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Mad Pride | Mad Honey

By Sylwia | Published: May 30, 2019

Exhibition: June 14th–July 27th, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, June 14th, 6.00–9.00pm

As part of the international Mad Pride movement, Gallery Gachet celebrates mental diversity and confronts stigma with our annual Mad Pride exhibition. Read More »

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