Re-Vision the Art of Recycling: Art Against Climate Disaster
Apr
16
to Apr 25

Re-Vision the Art of Recycling: Art Against Climate Disaster

  • Deer Lake Gallery - Burnaby (map)
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Re-Vision the Art of Recycling is proud to present Art Against Climate Disaster at Deer Lake Gallery from April 16–25, 2026.

Art Against Climate Disaster highlights environmental challenges and features works from 19 local artists working in sculpture, collage, and painting — on view both inside and outside the gallery.

Artists include Valerie Arntzen, whose assemblage works use materials collected from around the world; Carolina Franzen who works with discarded materials and uses organic processes to create abstract landscapes and conceptual art objects; and Ron Simmer, who transforms discarded materials into captivating, playful works that offer whimsical commentary on modern society.

Auxiliary programming includes workshops, an opening celebration on April 16, and a closing event on April 25. ReVision is a non-profit society of artists who upcycle materials to focus on the sustainability crisis and causes.

Schedule:

  • Official Opening Reception - Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

  • Grand Opening - Friday April 17, 2026 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

  • Open for Public Viewing - Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 11:00am-6:00pm

  • Open for Public Viewing - Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 11:00am-6:00pm

  • Open for Public Viewing - April 20, 2026-April 25, 2026 - 11:00am-4:00pm

  • Closing Event - Saturday April 25, 2026 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

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Meet the Artist: Ron Simmer
Sep
6
12:00 PM12:00

Meet the Artist: Ron Simmer

First Saturday Open Studio with Ron Simmer

As part of the province-wide First Saturday movement, artist Ron Simmer opens his studio—located behind the Vancouver Community Lab—on the first Saturday of every month.

Visitors are invited to stop by, enjoy refreshments, and explore Simmer’s latest projects in a relaxed and welcoming setting. These open studios are an opportunity to meet the artist, learn more about his creative process, and share ideas about art and community.

Simmer values meaningful conversations and sees these gatherings as a way to connect with the public, better understand community perspectives, and explore how public sculpture can address local concerns. Guests may also discover opportunities to participate in future collaborative sculpture projects.

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ReVision the Art of Recyling Exhibition 2019
Oct
26
12:00 PM12:00

ReVision the Art of Recyling Exhibition 2019

Every minute, one garbage truck of plastic enters the world’s oceans. That is more than eight million tons in one year. As plastic takes centuries to break down, there is an urgent need to address the environmental disaster now poisoning our oceans.

To raise awareness and help educate the public, I am launching ReVision The Art of Recycling - a non-profit society of artists dedicated to saving our environment. ReVision artists create amazing artwork by upcycling waste materials and discarded objects.

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ReVision the Art of Recyling Rises Again!
Aug
9
7:00 PM19:00

ReVision the Art of Recyling Rises Again!

  • Granville Island Gelato and Coffee House (map)
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This year’s ReVision show on Granville Island kicks off with a reception at Granville Island Gelato and Coffee House, Thursday August 9 from 7 to 10 pm. Come on down for ice cream and coffee, and meet the eleven ReVision artists exhibiting sculptures in the Creekhouse area courtyard, passageways and shop windows.

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