Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, Vancouver

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art in Downtown Vancouver offers a look at dozens of pieces by the late artists. Later in his career Reid worked to hone his skills as a jewellery maker, using golds, silvers and other materials. CREDIT: Venture Vancouver, SOURCE: www.venturevancouver.com

Bill Reid has made many pieces of jewellery including this necklace with a frog design.

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Art Gallery

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All Seasons

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Camera, Questions, Sense of Curiosity

Located in Downtown Vancouver, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art offers a look at a large collection dedicated to local native art in the British Columbia region. Focusing on one of the field's best known artists, Bill Reid, the Gallery draws on exhibits of his work as well as other contributers, amassing a large scale collection which is easily accessible and well laid out. One of Vancouver's newer museums, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is a popular destination which showcases local talent.

Located two blocks from Downtown Vancouver's Art Gallery, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art harbours some of the best pieces of art by this prolific native artist.

The Gallery was opened in 2008 in honour of Bill Reid, one of Vancouver's most influential Native West Coast artists.

Encompassing a range of Bill Reid's work in a variety of mediums such as wood, paint and gold, his work exemplifies some of the most famous symbols of the West Coast: totem poles, animal carvings and legends. The Gallery has both permanent and temporary exhibits focusing on local artwork; the permanent works on display are a range of gold and silver pieces. Bill Reid is not the only artist featured in the gallery as both native (and a few non-native artists) with the distinct style of Northwest Art have been inducted.

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is a good visit to tie in with the Museum of Anthropology to visit other native artworks of varying time periods as Bill Reid and the other artists featured have produced work only within the last fifty years.

The museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays to the public, offering the Galleries as well as an gift shop supporting the works of local artisans. This coastal inspired Gallery is a unique Vancouver experience, perfect any time throughout the year.