This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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New West Cultural Crawl
In-person
Craft Digital & new media Fibre & textile arts Indigenous Photography Poetry & spoken word Pottery & ceramics Printmaking Public Art Tour Self-guided Visual arts Writing & literatureDate and time
Location
Over 35 venues across New Westminster
735 8 Ave
New Westminster, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Is a relaxed performance.
About
The New West Cultural Crawl is a vibrant, city-wide celebration of art, creativity, and community that transforms New Westminster into a dynamic cultural hub every fall. Taking place October 4-5, this free, self-guided arts tour invites the public to explore the work of 150+ local artists across 30+ venues, including home studios, galleries, storefronts, civic buildings, and community spaces.
Now in its 22nd year, the Cultural Crawl offers an inspiring opportunity to connect with artists, experience their creative processes firsthand, and discover the diverse artistic talents that make New Westminster a thriving arts destination. From painting and pottery to photography, jewelry, textiles, sculpture, and mixed media, visitors will find a wide variety of artistic expressions on display—and many artworks available for purchase.
The event kicks off with an opening reception and featured exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park on October 1, followed by two days of open studios and interactive experiences. Visitors can expect hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, youth and family-friendly activities, and special events such as poetry readings and evening performances. A spotlight on Indigenous artists highlights the rich cultural heritage and contemporary voices of local Indigenous creators.
Whether you’re an art collector, a curious explorer, or a family looking for weekend fun, the New West Cultural Crawl offers something for everyone. Grab a map, follow your curiosity, and experience the city through the lens of its artists. It’s a weekend full of creativity, connection, and community spirit you won’t want to miss!
Links
- newwestculturalcrawl.com newwestculturalcrawl.com
Organizer
Arts New West
Our mission at Arts New West is to bring community together through the Arts.
Founded in 1967 as the Arts Council of New Westminster, Arts New West is a not-for-profit community arts organisation built by artists and arts groups with a shared interest in visual, performing, and literary arts. Our goal is to foster, support and promote the arts for all age groups, cultures and Indigenous community members.