Intrusive Thoughts: Self-Portraits by Riisa Gundesen

By Sylwia | Published: January 9, 2019

Opening Reception: Friday, January 25th from 6.00-9.00pm

Intrusive Thoughts is a solo exhibition featuring self-portraits by Riisa Gundesen. This exhibition explores feminine representation, the abject, and mental health. In the context of Riisa’s work, the abject denies the viewer the anticipated pleasure of looking at the feminine body by showing mental and bodily functions that are often hidden or repressed. Read More »

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Gallery Gachet Closed

By Sylwia | Published: November 30, 2018

Gallery Gachet will be closed from December 23rd, 2018 to January 6th, 2019.

We wish you a happy winter solstice and holidays!

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Out of Maelstrom

By Sylwia | Published: October 31, 2018

Saturday, November 17th to Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
Join us for the opening reception with live music from Haisla with Nasty, Brutish and Short on Saturday, November 17th from 6-9PM.

The 2018 Gallery Gachet annual members’ exhibition features new work from thirteen gallery artists responding to the theme: Out of Maelstrom. Emerging and resurfacing from turbulence, chaos, or confusion, Out of Maelstrom reflects on systems of support, resilience, and how we “live to tell the tale”.  Read More »

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Open House

By Sylwia | Published: October 19, 2018

Official Grand Opening of the new Gallery Gachet + WePress Space
Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 1 to 4 pm

It’s been just under a year since Gallery Gachet+WePress opened their doors at the new space on the ground floor of the Beacon Hotel at 9 West Hastings Street. Now that we’re getting settled in, we wanted to celebrate our new home and thank everyone who helped us reach this milestone by hosting an Open House. Read More »

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Meet the Artist

By Sylwia | Published: September 26, 2018

Thursday, October 25th, 6–8 pm
A casual afternoon of art and conversation at Gallery Gachet
Join the Oppenheimer Park artists for a casual evening of art and conversation at Gallery Gachet. Artists will share their inspiration and insights behind this year’s exhibition, entitled what these trees have seen. All are welcome and admission is free. Read More »

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Bruce Ray | Book Launch

By Sylwia | Published: September 7, 2018

Come join author and artist Bruce Ray for the launch of his new book
I Threw a Brick Through a Window

Saturday, September 22nd from 4 to 6 pm, Gallery Gachet

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The 11th Annual Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show

By Sylwia | Published: August 23, 2018

what these trees have seen
 Exhibition runs: Sept 7th–Oct 28th, 2018
Opening reception: Friday, Sept 7th, 6–9 pm
Join the parade from Oppenheimer Park (488 Powell Street) to Gallery Gachet (9 West Hastings Street) at 5 pm Read More »

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JOB POSTING: Finance Administrator

By Sylwia | Published: August 1, 2018

Gallery Gachet is seeking an organized and compassionate individual who will work collaboratively with the staff and collective team to support the delivery of cultural services and operations related to Gallery Gachet’s mandate, by managing the financial and administrative systems of the gallery. Read More »

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Aug 1st – Sept 6th GALLERY CLOSED

By Sylwia | Published: July 30, 2018

For the month of August Gallery Gachet will be closed for refurbishments.
During this time any scheduled events and Expressive Arts are still running. We will be open again to the public on September 7th, for the Oppenheimer Park Community Art exhibition.

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Book Launch & Art Show

By Sylwia | Published: July 27, 2018

Please join us from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, August 2nd
to celebrate the launch of Teresa Pocock’s second art and poetry book:
Totally Amazing: ‘Free To Be Me’

Teresa Pocock’s unique worldview is expressed through her art. The way she sees the world, the people she meets, and her feelings about life are all told through her art, poetry and music. Read More »

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