The Right to Remain

By Sylwia | Published: February 25, 2015

Exhibition runs: March 6th – April 12th, 2015
Opening reception: Friday, March 6th 7.00-10.00pm

The Right to Remain has been enacted by over a century of this community’s resilience and resistance to the forces of colonization, racism, violence and unrestrained urban capitalism. Gallery Gachet, along with community and academic allies, asserts the Right to Remain for the people of the Downtown Eastside, a place held sacred by many that carries one of this country’s richest legacies of Human Rights struggle and achievement. Read More »

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Celebration of Energy | Michelle Tuly

By Sylwia | Published: February 25, 2015

Exhibition runs: March 6th – April 12th, 2015
Opening reception: Friday, March 6th, 7.00-10.00pm

Tully’s paintings consist of bright colour, shape and line, which weave together to create dynamic depth in these works on paper. Her two-dimensional compositions meander across the surface as if the paint dances across the surface to a silent melody. Read More »

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Technology Workshops with Cara Seccafien and Jenny Lee in March

By Sylwia | Published: February 24, 2015

Open Lab For Previous Workshop Participants | Tue, March 10th, 6-8pm, Thu, March 12th, 6-8pm

This open lab time is for those who have participated in previous workshops and would like practice time on the Adobe programs or WordPress.com. Workshop-specific questions are welcome. Practice exercises will be provided. Registration suggested. Free. Read More »

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Kaleidoscope Cabinet of Couch Curiosities: A performance presented in conjunction with Oddities

By Sylwia | Published: February 12, 2015

Sunday, February 22nd, 7.00-9.00pm

Join us for an event not to be missed.

In conjunction with Oddities, Collective Member Rebecca Chunn and collaborator Nathan Slattery will perform using live action mark making, sound, movement and speech. Read More »

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Technology Workshops

By Sylwia | Published: January 31, 2015

Gallery Gachet Technology Workshops with Cara Seccafien and Jenny Lee in February. Read More »

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Expressive Arts at HomeGround Festival

By Sylwia | Published: January 28, 2015

February 4th, 5th and 6th. Art making activity from 12.00 to 3.00pm

You may have see the Expressive Arts Group making art and hanging out during their regular Monday workshops at Gachet. This year Expressive Arts will be featured at the 2015 HomeGround Festival. Expressive Arts artists will show their work in a pop up exhibition taking place all three days of the festival. Read More »

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Decolonize & Anti-Oppression Community Workshop

By Sylwia | Published: January 28, 2015

Sat, Feb 7th, 2015, 6:30-9:00pm

Join facilitators Tami Starlight is Nehiyawak (Cree) from the Peguis Nation (Manitoba) for this engaging community workshop.

Organized and taking place on unceded and occupied Coast Salish territory (Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh nations respectively.) Read More »

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Technology Workshops

By Sylwia | Published: January 10, 2015

Gallery Gachet Technology Workshops with Cara Seccafien and Jenny Lee are back in January.  Read More »

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Walk, Eat, Talk, Make Wishes for the Downtown Eastside

By Sylwia | Published: January 6, 2015

Join us for a special Right to Remain gathering for Downtown East side (DTES) residents and members of the Japanese Canadian community, where you can find out more about the history of the Japanese Canadian community in the Powell Street area, and the issues and challenges facing the current residents of the DTES. This will be a great chance to meet new people, learn some history, share food, and make art that expresses your experiences in and connections to the neighbourhood. Free and open to everyone!
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Oddities

By Sylwia | Published: January 2, 2015

Gallery Gachet Annual Members Show
Exhibition runs: January 9th- February 22nd, 2015
Opening reception: Fri, January 9th, 7.00-10.00pm

Gallery Gachet is an artist-run centre committed to demystifying and challenging issues related to mental health and social marginalization in order to educate the public and promote social and economic justice through artistic means. Our gallery and studio space, precariously balanced in a neighbourhood undergoing advanced gentrification, has emerged as a symbol of creative refuge and artist-driven authenticity. Read More »

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