Special Explore + Create with Exhibiting Artist Manuel Axel Strain

Photo by Khim Mata Hipol

May 16th, 2026 – two sessions (secure your spot at the Eventbrite page HERE)

Session A: 1-2pm

Session B: 2:15pm – 3:15pm

Please join us for a special workshop with artist, Manual Axel Strain, a 2-Spirit artist from the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Simpcw, and Syilx peoples, and who has recently been long-listed for this year’s Sobey Art Award. Their work, thousands of years ago a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm person made a piece of art, they inspired a transformation, is inspired by all three referenced artists in this exhibition, Jack Shadbolt, Gordon Smith and Bill Reid.  We will be using a mixed-media collage to create artwork shaped by ideas from Reid, Smith and Shadbolt.  It will be an exciting workshop using many different materials!  We hope you can join us for this artist-led workshop!

Please sign up for one of the 2 sessions available under tickets:

Artist Workshop with Manuel Axel Strain: Explore + Create Saturday May 16th Tickets

Admission is free and donations are welcomed.

Explore + Create Saturday is a family drop-in art making program for adults and children ages 5-12 years old. Admission is free and donations are welcomed.