Tales from the Crypt is a selection of works from The Polygon Gallery’s vault. For 34 years since its founding in 1983, the BC Photography and Media Arts Society – better known as Presentation House Gallery – welcomed visitors to the upper floor of Presentation House at 333 Chesterfield Avenue. In 2017, the Society moved to its new home at The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court. Across this time, photographs have amassed in the Gallery’s archives: some left over from past exhibitions, some donated by… more
The Polygon Gallery
- 101 Carrie Cates Court
- North Vancouver, BC V7M3J4
- Phone: 604.986.1351
The Polygon Gallery is a vibrant art institution that inspires and provokes cultural insight through adventurous programming. The Gallery is committed to championing artists and cultivating engaged audiences. Its lens of inquiry creatively responds to shifting perceptions of the world, through the histories and evolving technologies of photography and related media. Admission is always by donation, courtesy of BMO
A LANDMARK DESIGNED BY LOCAL ARCHITECTS
The Polygon Gallery is a place for art and an incubator for new ideas. Award‐winning firm Patkau Architects envisioned the design as a response to the history and character of both the gallery and its new location at the Shipyards on Lower Lonsdale: “It is an historically resonant site — home to the port industries on which North Vancouver was built, where the mountains meet the sea.”
The Polygon Gallery’s distinctive architecture is prominent along the North Vancouver harbourfront, appearing as a singular, cohesive form. It’s reflective cladding, animated by the changing light of day, echoes the nature of the surrounding landscape. The main floor’s glass exterior invites the public to not only look inside but to see through the gallery. Conversely, the upper floor maintains an enclosed gallery space.
The Polygon has won the following prestigious architecture awards for it’s design and impact on the community:
2022 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize Outstanding Project
2021 RIBA International Award for Excellence (Royal Institute of British Architects)
2021 AIA Architecture Award
2020 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
2019 Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Medal in Architecture
Facility Info
- Description CELEBRATE IN OUR SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT VENUE Located in the heart of the Shipyards District on Vancouver’s North Shore, The Polygon Gallery is a stunning event venue with city skyline views and a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Minutes from downtown Vancouver, our unparalleled space can accommodate groups up to 180 for seated dinners, and can welcome up to 600 guests throughout the building for stand-up receptions. Additionally, based on availably, we are able to expand outside the gallery and accommodate groups up to 2,000+ people. The Polygon Gallery is ideal for weddings, corporate meetings, gala events, professional filming, and photoshoots.
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- Largest Room 4260
- Total Sq. Ft. 7250
- Reception Capacity 600
- Space Notes Capacities: • Seated Dinner: 180 • Theatre seating: 200 • Reception one floor: 275 • Reception both floors: 600 • Reception both floors + exterior overhang area: 800+ • Entire Gallery + Spirit Trail + Cates Deck: 1500+ (seasonal)
- Theatre Capacity 150
- Banquet Capacity 180
- Number of Rooms 2
October 29, 2024
The Polygon Gallery proudly presents the launch of Canadian Photographs, the latest book by renowned British-Canadian photographer Geoffrey James. Published by Figure 1 Publishing, and designed by Naomi MacDougall, the 144-page volume offers a fresh look at Canada’s in-between spaces and forgotten places, resisting the sense of a cohesive national identity. James documents telling moments: a demolition derby in Quebec, an inmate’s decorated cell at Kingston Penitentiary, the Dickensian side door of Massey Hall in… more
October 31, 2024
In honour of the Day of the Dead, this evening is a summoning of queer love, ancestral memory, and transgenerational healing. Featuring artists from Mexico, Ximena Velázquez presents a haunting ritual of tortilla-making, followed by a performance from drag mutant Gaia Lacandona, and a sonic meditation by El Ángel Exterminador. The night blurs the line between worlds, celebrating both the living and the dead. Audience members are invited to bring messages or names of ancestors to the altar. May queer ritual, sound, and… more
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until February 2, 2025
A showcase of new work by the finalists of the Philip B. Lind Prize for Emerging Artists. Established in 2016, this honour is awarded biennially to an emerging BC-based artist working in mediums of photography, film, or video. Artists are nominated for the prize by arts professionals from institutions, organisations, and post-secondary programs across the province. In 2024, thanks to a generous donation from the Lind family, the prize amount has increased to $25,000, making it one of the country’s largest accolades… more
