West Vancouver Community Arts Council

The West Vancouver Community Arts Council is a not-for-profit organization established in 1968, with a mission to increase and broaden the opportunities for West Vancouver and all North Shore citizens to enjoy and participate in cultural activities. The WVCAC is based out of the Silk Purse Arts Centre on the waterfront near John Lawson Park at 1570 Argyle Avenue. The District of West Vancouver generously makes the Silk Purse available for the Council’s use.

Silk Purse 100 Raffle Fundraiser

Silk Purse 100 Silent Auction

Tickets on sale June 28 - July 20
3 for $5

3 incredible prizes to win!

Bidding closes July 20

Bid on 3 amazing items!

Art Exhibitions

SPECTRUM 100

Thursday, July 03, 2025 • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

Upcoming Events

Singing by the Sea

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:00 PM • John Lawson Park

The Jason Winikoff Hot 4

Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:00 PM • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

Christie Grace Quintet

Saturday, July 19, 2025 7:30 PM • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

Singing by the Sea

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 7:00 PM • John Lawson Park

West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca

Silk Purse Gallery & Art Box Shop Hours:

Wed. - Sat. from 12 - 5 pm, Sun. from 12 - 4 pm

The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather are the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our privilege to celebrate arts and culture alongside them.