Spring 2026 Surrey Recreation Guide

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SURREY ARTS CENTRE surrey.ca/artscentre The Surrey Arts Centre is an arts hub that is home to the Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey CivicTheatres Main Stage and StudioTheatre and an array of visual and performing arts courses and camps for kids and adults.

A visitor immersed in Anandam Dance Theatre’s, Ephemeral Artifacts in the exhibition Kinesthesia (2025). Photo by Pardeep Singh.

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

In the Shadow of the Pavilions: Contemporary Art and Expo 86 April 11–June 14, 2026

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See art, make art, and meet friends! Admission is free.

Expo 86 was one of the largest public events in British Columbia history. The art history of this mega-event has yet not been examined. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Vancouver’s world’s fair, the exhibition In the Shadow of the Pavilions, examines official Expo art in relation to art presented during Vancouver’s ‘Expo moment’. Featuring works from 1984 to 1988, and more recent responses to its history, the exhibition includes the work of close

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SAGA SHOP The saga shop in Surrey Arts Centre, run by Surrey Art Gallery Association, recently had a makeover! Stop by to say hi to the shop volunteers and shop unique, one-of-a-kind gifts including ceramics, clocks, paintings, jewellery, art cards, paintings, and more! Thursday 3:30pm–7:30pm Saturday 12pm–4pm Open select days for Theatre and Gallery events

to 40 artists including sculpture, paintings,

drawing, photography, film, video and installation art.

Lorraine Gilbert, Heidi and Big Science, 1985, chromogenic print SAG1986.02.01

JOIN US FOR MORE EXHIBITS AND EVENTS We offer many fun and engaging opportunities to connect with the artworks and the ideas behind them .

VOLUNTEER WITH US Interested in making a difference? Volunteer at the Gallery, we have some exciting opportunities! Learn more about our programs online. Children’s Art Program Assistants (CAPA)

June 7 Sunday 12pm–4pm Family Art Party

Exercise your creativity at this free afternoon of artmaking and performances with friends and family. Be inspired by the exhibition Under Satellites, the Exploded View: Expo 86 and Contemporary Art. Everyone is welcome; children to be with an adult.

Gallery Event Volunteers Docents (Tour Guides) Youth Docents

Ready to apply? Email us at artsvolunteer@surrey.ca

THERE’S MORE Look in the Arts & Culture - Registered Programs section for visual arts classes.

Artist-educator Yan Song sharing construction techniques with a young artist in a Young Architects class. Photo by Pardeep Singh

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