New West Cultural Crawl Celebrates Community Arts Scene (Oct. 2 – 6)

ByJon Dykstra September 26, 2024February 25, 2025

The 21st New West Cultural Crawl will feature a celebration of two local institutions — vocal ensemble Quayside Voices (above) and Braid Street Studios — both celebrating 10 years of creativity. Visual art from Crawl artists will be paired with live performances, creating a unique fusion of music and art. Presented by Arts New West, the *Decade: Art & A Cappella Show* (featuring guest Cheska Henson) will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Photo: Facebook / Quayside Voices

Artist studios and local venues will welcome visitors for the 21st New West Cultural Crawl, a community celebration featuring both daytime and after-dark activities. The main Crawl takes place on the weekend of Oct. 5 and 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional evening events planned from Oct. 2 to 5. The festivities begin with an opening reception at The Gallery at Queen’s Park in New Westminster on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m., showcasing many of the artists participating in the Crawl. For more information visit newwestculturalcrawl.com.

Jon Dykstra

Jon is a long-time Metro Vancouver resident where he owns an interior design firm and home design publication. As a prolific writer who enjoys much of what Metro Vancouver has to offer, he couldn't help but write about the goings on in Metro Vancouver which resulted in the launch of The Burrard Bulletin.