The Polygon Gallery

My favorite art gallery! Free entry, beautiful space, and thought provoking exhibits. We are very lucky to have such an art gallery in Vancouver. Always looking forward to the next opening night!

This Gallery is a gem! Its stunning waterfront location offers breathtaking views that perfectly complement the diverse and thought-provoking exhibitions inside. The contemporary art showcased is both inspiring and engaging, and the gallery’s modern design creates a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate, enhancing the overall experience. A must-visit for art lovers and anyone looking to enjoy a cultural outing in a beautiful setting. Five stars!

Beautiful space and fantastic exhibits. Surprisingly easy to get to from downtown- it is a few minutes walk from the sea bus.

This gallery is really small but I really enjoyed that. Entrance fee is by donation. There were 2-3 main photography exhibits and I loved them! The space is well-curated and we had a good time. Love the gift shop too :)

Pay by donation gallery. Art activity for kids intermittently. The current display can be very graphic and loud for children. Staff will advise, be aware.

This place is amazing. The staff is really friendly and it’s location is awesome. If you’re free on a sunny day then do make a visit at this gallery. It’s very interesting plus there are some breathtaking views outside this gallery.

A pleasant pay-what-you-can gallery. The space is beautiful, there’s a photo-booth, and lovely items in the gift shop. A great place to pop into if you’re in the area!

Gallery is a modern architecture with waterfront location with stunning views on a sunny day. Mixed media content, friendly staff. Variety of programs caters to all ages and interests.

On now at the Polygon Gallery, until July 14, 2024, dani gal: historical records and until June 2, 2024, velvet terrorism: p#ssy riot's russia. *note: sensory-overloading exhibition. noise cancelling headphones available at bookstore.

My friend and I visited this gallery late last night and we both were blown away by the gift shop inside! (We unfortunately did not check out the actual gallery or exhibition as we were there just 30 minutes before its closing at 9pm). The gallery gift shop is fantastic. I admit, we are suckers for museum gift shops, and this was just like a smaller version. They had gorgeous artisan jewelry, artsy household decor accessories, clever and unique games, candles and potions, greeting cards, etc., all the types of high-end and clever and artsy items you'd find at most art museum stores. Prices are high, yes, but most items are unique, that you'd not find elsewhere, and are of high quality, and support artists and the art gallery. Also, they do have a section of sale items here, too. I really appreciated how family-friendly the staff is here, and how they have programs and items designed to get kids interested in art. Case in point: at the counter they advertised free kits for kids, to make these AWESOME, cool articulated puppets. These puppets are super neat, made from thick, colored cardboard, with funky graphics on each section, with each section attached to each other by metal rivets or brads, so the joints are all articulated and move. Super fun. And FREE! My friend asked for one for her toddler niece and the lady at the center asked if she wanted more than one kit. So my friend got three kits, for her niece and her little friends. I asked for two kits, for my two kids (who are older, but would enjoy them) and the lady said, sure, no problem! So I got a few of these fun puppet kits, too. I thought that was amazingly nice. I should note, too, that this building is gorgeous, with clean lines and infused with light as the walls are all glass. And they have these comfy, cozy, round cobalt blue sofas by the window wall facing the water. Perfect for reading or just getting some sun rays and taking in the view. Lovely lovely building.

Had the chance to visit the gallery this past Saturday, after having visited the North Vancouver museum just before. Based on the current content, I would not recommend visiting the gallery. It's clear this is a newer facility, and it shows, however showcasing a rap battle/co-operative rap and a number of photos from protests around the world without discussion or analysis leaves me to wonder what the point was. Are they saying that the Stanley Cup riots were pointless, in comparison to public outrage/protests in other countries? The above content is found in the upstairs gallery, while downstairs there are a number of photos, also a bit disjointed and lacking cohesion. Save your money and instead visit the museum of anthropology at UBC or the museum of North Vancouver just up the road.

This irregularly shaped gallery space is conveniently located at the heart of North Vancouver, minutes away from Lonsdale Quay, and a short walk to/from the Shipyards. Like its contemporary exterior, this building is also home to the Polygon Gallery, a space dedicated to mixed media & photography exhibitions. The gallery is currently accessible by donation, which makes it the perfect time to visit! To my surprise, the interior exhibition space is much smaller than anticipated, estimating it will only take a mere 30mins to explore. I am always intrigued by gallery shop offerings at every exhibition I visit, the Polygon's shop was no exception, highly recommend a wander. I would've enjoyed the shopping experience much more if the products were less 'cluster-y' given the ample space available on the gallery's first floor.

A great little gallery! Clean, bright, a good rotation of exhibits, nice store and friendly staff. Admission by donation.

Gobsmacking space, not a lot being exhibited at this time, but worth the price of admission. *paywhatyoucan The gift gallery is well curated with inspired pieces, many are crafted by local artists and all sales support the gallery and their educational programs. The photograhy bookstore is small and perfecly stocked. Like a time machine, it transported me back to when I had my own library of photo books, always drawing me into an inspired, dreamlike state. A world where I both belonged and yet felt unworthy at the same time. The energy, the light, the whole space of this gallery inspires the imagination and leads us forth to achieve our own potential.

Opinions differ as to the aesthetics of this new "sawtooth" shaped building, but it is a seriously gorgeous gallery space inside. That controversial roof is designed to let in plenty of light, and the windows on the harbour side let in the ever-changing views of the Vancouver skyline. The Polygon is a well-deserved upgrade for the former Presentation House Gallery, which was located for over 30 years up the road at the Presentation House arts centre. They built serious cred for their photography exhibits in that tiny two-rooms-and-an-alcove space, and now have the room to really grow here in a modern art gallery. Now, it's two floors, with a gift shop, bookstore, stairwell, two large gallery rooms, and two smaller spaces with views out to the Inlet, plus a balcony. I got to go to the opening night, and can also confirm the gallery is an epic space for art and party to come together in their natural habitat. The opening exhibit is dedicated to my beloved hometown, N. Vancouver, and features historic/archive photos, video, sculpture, collage and art photography. The Stan Douglas print of Cates Park was a real standout for me, and other big names include Rodney Graham, Fred Herzog and Jeff Wall. North Van is the Best Van, and you all should know it.

This is mostly high end art stuff with some accessible things as gifts. Everything is local so this is a plus. I came into the gift shop more for the view. The gallery itself, for something cheap to do was fun for contemporary photography. It is free but donation is suggested.

While I'm all for supporting the arts, By Donation means exactly that. When they don't let you into the space until you go to the admissions desk... then strongly "advise" you of a "recommended donation amount", and not allow you to enter until you receive a sticker showing you have "donated", let's be realistic and call this an admission fee - not a donation. And for the Kids First Saturdays, which is meant to encourage young kids to grow up loving the arts, forcing a DONATION is just wrong on all counts-- people could have made a bigger donation last month, and not in a position to donate this month, but still would like to foster an arts culture in kids. Or have parents who are members but the grandparents are taking the kids. Also, while I know this pretentious non profit is struggling financially, forcing DONATIONS is the most ridiculous and short-sighted way to make a profit, losing long-term and future patrons. Polygon should get off their elitist high horse and make profits through event rentals as there is a demand for this, as well as joining forces with other nvrc programs if they expect nvrc funding. Otherwise, they don't deserve the concessions they have already received. And it is certainly not benefiting locals. I cannot believe my taxpayer dollars have been spent to support this gallery!! Let's not put another penny in this arrogant gallery and support arts to benefit local residents instead.

Wow, what a ripoff. I realize that art is subjective but this was not even an attempt. We were told by some car saleswoman about the artist (Susan Hiller) and how good her work was and maybe it is, but polygon's attempt of a exhibition was horrible. Two rooms with looping video on big screens that was not even Hiller's work. And one room with some books and a few prints. I feel duped. My hard earned money is poly-gone and I will NEVER be back.