ROVE: discover art, build community

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Every six months, ROVE maps a route of Mount Pleasant art spaces to check out & connect with

ROVE is a Mount Pleasant art walk.
It happens not that often. Twice a year. Who thinks this should happen more often?

Is it free? Yes!

Is it guided?
No, it’s self guided! Grab a map, get it on your phone, and go!

Participating galleries have their doors open.

ROVE is a friendly push to encourage people to do what they should do every week in Vancouver: roam Vancouver’s small, independently run art galleries and artist run centres, as well as cafes like Kafka’s that regularly exhibit art.

At the most recent ROVE, VANDOC photographer Ollie Hansen visited these spaces:

James Black Gallery

James Black Gallery at ROVE. Photo by Ollie Hansen.

BAF

BAF Gallery at ROVE. Photo by Ollie Hansen.

Jay Senetchko’s studio

Jay Senetchko’s studio at ROVE. Photo by Ollie Hansen.

Gene Studios

Gene Studios at ROVE. Photo by Ollie Hansen.

Wendy D’s studio

Wendy D’s studio at ROVE. Photo by Ollie Hansen.

The full list of participants in the May 2017 ROVE:

Jay Senetchko
Wendy D & Jenn Brisson/Mainspace Gallery
Georgia Street Media
Rebecca Chaperon, Mira Song, Sunshine Frère, Veronika McLeod and THRIVE Art Studio – all at Gene Studios
Kafka’s Coffee and Tea
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) Gallery
James Black Gallery
Select murals from Vancouver Mural Festival

About ROVE

ROVE was founded in 2013 by Jamie Smith, who also runs THRIVE Studio, a space that supports female artists on their journeys to becoming artists, hosting professional development workshops throughout the year.

ROVE founder Jamie Smith. (photo from ROVE facebook)

“THRIVE is built on a foundation of community, a passion for learning and a commitment to support rather than compete.” We applaud Jamie for her work, to supporting women creatives, and commitment to building community in Vancouver’s arts!