Community News

Inspired by an Artist Survival Skills workshop hosted by Chris Tyrell, a number of participants recently banded together to form the group South Island Artists. Their first exhibition, Boundless, will be held at Goward House in Victoria, February 4th to March 2nd, 2011....Read more

It’s been nearly forty years since Opus Art Supplies began as a small picture frame manufacturer. In that time, we’ve looked for different ways to understand the creative individual who shops at our stores. That knowledge has allowed us to evolve our business to become one of the best providers of art supplies, digital printing, and framing in North America....Read more

Like a blank canvas or sheet of paper, a new year holds the promise of something new and exciting. Refresh your passion for art by trying a new medium. Rethink your approach by experimenting with new techniques. Many traditional art materials have been around for hundreds of years, and evolving technology offers new ways to use them. Rethink some of the materials you use by applying them in new ways. Here are three techniques that can refresh your practice....Read more

This past fall, Opus teamed up with the Continuing Studies Department at Emily Carr University of Art + Design to produce a series of videos with their instructors, including artist Vjeko Sager. Vjeko shared his love of charcoal (he confesses to being a “charcoal-holic”) and demonstrated some of his techniques, using charcoal to create large scale, abstract works that made me look at this medium in a whole new way....Read more

Discover the light and colours of the season under the cherry trees. The transcendent beauty of the cherry blossoms continues to inspire artists during Vancouver’s signature springtime event, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF)....Read more

Each year we work with you to raise funds for local community groups and that tradition continues! All Opus stores select an local organization to support and conduct a fundraising drive over the holiday season. We encourage you to take part in this, our 12th Annual Christmas Donation Drive, by making a donation the next time you visit us. Opus will match all donations with a gift card of equal value to the funds raised to help each group’s programs. Please help us make this year even more successful than last with your generous support.

Downtown Vancouver is supporting Hope in Shadows...Read more

Opus visited painter Pierre Coupey in his West Vancouver studio to uncover the key elements of a workspace that supports the creative process.

Pierre Coupey’s studio is as warm and inviting at the artist himself. There is an order and a serenity that equally calms the creative brain and excites it, making you want to pick up your chosen media and get to work. We spoke with Pierre about the beautiful space he has created in his home and how working there affects his practice....Read more

A portfolio is not only used in the pursuit of work when you complete your schooling but also essential in gaining entry into the art program of your choice. National Portfolio Day (NPD) gathers representatives from more than 25 North American art and design institutions to discuss your educational and professional goals and critique your portfolio for potential admission to your chosen art or design school....Read more

It is time once again to get your craft show party hats on! That’s right, Make It! The Handmade Revolution is back for our first ever four day show. From November 24–27 you will find over 115 artisans and designers from all over Canada at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver....Read more

Each year, Vancouver secondary graduates are selected to receive a Vancouver Art Guild and Opus Scholarship Award. Students are chosen for their artistic excellence and acceptance into post secondary Fine Art Studies....Read more