VanArtLibrary

Vancouver Art Gallery Library & Archives

[VanArtLibrary @VanArtLibrary]

After 21 years, saying goodbye to the Vancouver Art Gallery Library & Archives and the finest colleagues is bittersweet. Hope new staff will look after you well.

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This unexpected visitor arrived @VanArtLibrary today, created by Vancouver artist Gary Sim. Owls are a symbol of wisdom, very appropriate for a library devoted to art and artists. Many thanks for your generous personal gift to our staff, Gary! #BCartists #CanadianArt

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@VanArtLibrary will be closed for reburbishment from December 1, 2021 to January 3, 2022. There will be no email, phone or in-person service during this time. Please check our website in January for 2022 hours: https://t.co/zEG2SFhnmn
#artlibraries #CanadianArt

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To mark our 90th anniversary, we're giving a simple, reusable gift to all visitors this year - a pencil inscribed with our slogan "All about art for 90 years." To visit, book an appointment: [email protected] #artlibraries #CanadianArt

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@museumofvan @ccmuseumbc @VanArtLibrary will be there!

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Fantastic papers and talks at the Canadian Women Artists History Initiative conference last week. Much to learn about Emily Carr, Mrs. Walking Sun, Mary Riter Hamilton and many more. A big thanks to the organizers! #cwahi #CanadianArtists #womenartists
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[VanArtLibrary @VanArtLibrary]

It's our 90th birthday today @VanArtLibrary ! To mark this special occasion, here's the 1931 floor plan of our original 1145 Georgia St. building, when the Library was in the Board Room. We're now at 50,000+ volumes and feeling pretty spry for 90. #CanadianArt #artlibraries

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Like artist files, picture files are an invaluable visual resource for creators of all kinds. Thanks for saving yours @nypl #visualresearch #artlibraries
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While doing some research on Vancouver artist Chuck Wing Yip (1923-2009), we came across this wonderful image in Canadian Art, spring 1956. Yip stated: "Each painting has its seed in the one that went before it." #CanadianArt #BCartists

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@mailley_watt Warmest congratulations, Dr. Mailley-Watt!

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@VanArtLibrary is closing for a short staycation from August 27 through September 6. We're looking forward to reconnecting with you in September. In the meantime, we hope to do some leisure reading.🏖️📚

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Staying safe @VanArtLibrary with mask wearing, reduced occupancy and social distancing in effect. #covidsafe #artlibraries

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Always a pleasure to host @UBCiSchool for an in-depth class on #conservation issues in the art library. This year we did it virtually, led by @VanArtGallery head conservator Tara Fraser. Thanks to all who attended - great questions! #artlibraries #preservation

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Next on our order list is Jonathan Chapman's new book 'Meaningful Stuff', which explores how we can design for longevity, rather than wasting precious resources. #sustainabledesign #circulareconomy #designbooks
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This morning's session on EDI and decolonizing artist files led to a great discussion on how to collect artists' information, decolonizing subject headings and ensuring inclusion of BIPOC artists. #DiversityandInclusion #artlibraries #critcat

[Art Libraries Society of North America @ARLIS_NA]

One week to go untilk the Artist Files SIG's session on EDI in artist files! Find the link to register on the ARLIS/NA Calendar event for the session: https://t.co/3izFGLG4dg

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@VanArtLibrary will be there! #artistfiles #artlibraries #DiversityandInclusion

[Art Libraries Society of North America @ARLIS_NA]

One week to go untilk the Artist Files SIG's session on EDI in artist files! Find the link to register on the ARLIS/NA Calendar event for the session: https://t.co/3izFGLG4dg

[VanArtLibrary @VanArtLibrary]

An upcoming event for lovers of the book arts in the Pacific Northwest, especially BC: https://t.co/xmiXqVhdcH
#bookarts #printing #libraries

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Happening this Saturday, July 31st. See the link for details #bookarts #BClibraries

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An upcoming event for lovers of the book arts in the Pacific Northwest, especially BC: https://t.co/xmiXqVhdcH
#bookarts #printing #libraries

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@VanArtLibrary continues to be open by appointment, Monday-Thursday, 11- 5. Please book ahead via email if you plan to visit us: [email protected]

[Vancouver Art Gallery @VanArtGallery]

Starting July 13, the Gallery's Hornby Street doors will be closed due to construction. Please use the Robson Street entrance. Pedestrian & bike lanes will be relocated onto the street & vehicle traffic will be one lane Northbound only. Plan ahead & watch for detours! #VanTraffic

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We are thrilled to add this long-awaited book to our collection. It arrived last week and is now available @VanArtLibrary Robert Duncanson travelled and painted in Canada, influencing Canadian landscape painting. #AfricanAmericanArtists #CanadianArt

[Univ Press of MS @upmiss]

Today’s #BlackHistoryMonth read is RACE AND RACISM IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART: THE ASCENDENCY OF ROBERT DUNCANSON, EDWARD BANNISTER, AND EDMONIA LEWIS by Naurice Frank Woods Jr. This book tells the story of three brilliant African American artists. https://t.co/xa5VL0DvK4