Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver

Name: Contemporary Art Gallery
Address: 555 Nelson St, Vancouver, V6B 6R5, Canada
Telephone: +1 604-681-2700

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The Contemporary Art Gallery is a non-profit public contemporary art gallery in downtown Vancouver. The CAG exhibits local, national, and international artists, primarily featuring emerging local artists producing Canadian contemporary art. It has exhibited work by many of Vancouver's most acclaimed artists, including Stan Douglas, Ian Wallace, Rodney Graham, Liz Magor, and Brian Jungen, and it continues to feature local artists such as Damian Moppett, Shannon Oksanen, Elspeth Pratt, Myfanwy MacLeod, Krista Belle Stewart and many others. International artists who have had exhibitions at the CAG include Dan Graham, Christopher Williams, Rachel Harrison, Hans-Peter Feldmann and Ceal Floyer. Other notable people that have curated or written for the CAG include Douglas Coupland, Beatriz Colomina, Roy Arden, and John Welchman. The gallery offers free admission to all visitors. ()

Established: 1971 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 49°16'47"N, 123°7'19"W

Address

555 Nelson StDowntown VancouverVancouver V6B 6R5 Canada

Contact

+1 604-681-2700

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Contemporary Art Gallery open?

Contemporary Art Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Contemporary Art Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Orpheum, Vancouver (3 min walk), Pyatt Hall, Vancouver (3 min walk), Law Courts, Vancouver (4 min walk), Granville Entertainment District, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to Contemporary Art Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Contemporary Art Gallery:

Bus

Granville St at Nelson St • Lines: 50 (1 min walk)
Howe Street at Nelson Street • Lines: N10 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Granville St at Nelson St • Lines: 10, 14, 16, 4, 7 (1 min walk)
Robson Street at Granville Street • Lines: 17, 20 (4 min walk)

Metro

Vancouver City Centre • Lines: Canada Line (6 min walk)
Granville • Lines: Expo Line (10 min walk)

Ferry

Yaletown Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (15 min walk)
David Lam Park Terminal • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (17 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (17 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (30 min walk)