Abbotsford Arts Council - Abbotsford, British Columbia

Corey S.

If you've ever driven past this unassuming red house and thought, "Oh, just another quaint little art gallery," think again. The Abbotsford Arts Council is not merely an art gallery. It is a portal to a parallel universe where creativity and mystery intertwine.

From the outside, it looks like the set of a wholesome 1950s sitcom, but step inside, and you’ll find yourself immersed in a world where art isn't just displayed... it's watching you back. The walls hum with inspiration (or is that the HVAC?), and every brushstroke on the paintings feels like a coded message from an avant-garde secret society.

Legend has it that if you stand in just the right spot and whisper "Bob Ross lives," a hidden door will open, leading you to an underground network of surrealist thinkers plotting the next great artistic revolution (or maybe just a really cool pottery class. I won’t spoil it for you 🤷🏼‍♂️).

Staff? Incredibly friendly. Atmosphere? Both charming and vaguely ominous in the best way possible. If you love art, culture, or the thrill of possibly uncovering a cult of abstract expressionists, this is your place.

10/10, would risk being recruited again.

Jasmin

Super cute location. Too bad there’s always homeless, and drug addicts hanging around here. It’s the worst area of the park, which is sad as there’s a children’s playground located very close by. I avoid this area of the park due to feeling unsafe and it’s definitely not safe to walk my dog around here as the refuse that’s left behind. The city, bylaw and the police need to make more visits to this area of the park deterring the vagrants from establishing themselves as an encampment.

Edyn H.

Love this place! Had my first Art show here for national indigenous day in June. Wonderful people, a very intimate and cute art display and a great environment. If your interested In helping local artists and are wanting a little adventure, I totally suggest a walk around Mill Lake and a look into the gallery. P.S if you're interested in my art feel free to follow @dove_noire on insta! Any support is greatly appreciated 🙏

Craig N.

Likely I've visited the arts council building many times in the past. I am working on a new portfolio . Lookin forward to reuniting a traditional contemporary design style. Presenting my current works within the local community soon. I can guarantee it will be genuinely unique aha moment in the
Minds of art critics of all levels.

Jeremy W.

A house turned into a public art gallery. I highly recommend that you stop on your walk around Mill Lake. Admission is usually free and the art displays change every few weeks. Most art on the walls is for sale, and they have a room off to the side for smaller art: jewelry, handcrafts, and art-greeting cards. Wheelchair accessible.

Troy G. (.

Nice place to come to and just relax on the front steps on in the grass out front of the building but they’re are usually a group of skids who are violent hanging around I went there on my birthday to meet a friend and I got bearmaced in the face by some psychotic person who claimed to be a good guy it hurt like hell I walked my way out through the parking lot and down the road walking in the middle of the road trying to walk as straight as possible without hitting anything or veering onto the side walk where I was destined to walk into something and fall I could not open my eyes for the life of me it hurt so bad after ten minutes of walking and screaming in excruciating pain I arrived at Cyrus centre where they dialled 911 for me

Renee C.

Free art gallery showcasing local talent. A great resource for artists, they put on many local arts + culture events and initiatives! There is a new exhibition at the Kariton Art Gallery + Boutique every month.

noah J.

Just found this place. A hidden gem for sure. Hiding in plain sight, even though it has multiple signs. Great art. Local artists. Different every 4 weeks. 5/5 stars.