Friday April 11th, 2014 Art at the Beach: Hugo Franca in Vancouver OPEN BORDERS / CROSSROADS VANCOUVER BRAZILIAN ARTIST TO TRANSFORM SALVAGED WOOD INTO ART FOR VANCOUVER BIENNALE Learn more Friday March 21st, 2014 Hugo Franca Press Release The Vancouver Biennale announces the arrival of Brazilian sculptor Hugo França. For the next month, the artist and his team will be carving sculptural artwork including benches made from salvaged fallen trees on select urban sites and public beaches in Squamish and Vancouver. The public is invited to watch the transformative artistic process Learn more Wednesday March 19th, 2014 Artist Reception: Hugo Franca HUGO FRANCA, BRAZIL Join the VANCOUVER BIENNALE in welcoming Brazilian artist Hugo Franca and team to Squamish, BC. Learn how the artist reimagines salvaged fallen trees in poetic ways, transforming them into beautiful sculptures for public enjoyment in harmony with the natural environment. Learn more Wednesday March 19th, 2014 North Vancouver Press Release The Vancouver Biennale announces the City of North Vancouver as a host city for the 2014-2016 exhibition, transforming the historic Pipe Shop Building at the City's waterfront into a destination infused with great art. Learn more Sunday March 9th, 2014 Brazilian Artists in Dialogue OPEN BORDERS / CROSSROADS VANCOUVER BRAZILIAN ARTISTS IN DIALOGUE In today’s struggle for human rights, new economic systems and environmental change, how can art be used to ignite social action? Learn more Wednesday March 5th, 2014 Art Superstars Coming to Vancouver Superstars of Contemporary art will begin to descend on Metro Vancouver as part of the 3rd Vancouver Biennale exhibition. Learn more Thursday September 5th, 2013 A-maze-ing Laughter Nominated in the Great Places in Canada Contest The Vancouver Biennale, Tourism Vancouver and the West End Business Improvement Association join forces to get the word out: Vote for “A-maze-ing Laughter” in the Great Places in Canada Contest.The nation-wide contest ends September 23rd.     Learn more Tuesday April 9th, 2013 Sculpture Dedication – Echoes The Vancouver Biennale Open Air Museum announces the donation of the sculpture “Echoes” to the people of Vancouver. Everyone is invited to join the Biennale and Montreal based artist Michel Goulet, along with representatives from Vancouver Park Board and the City on April 16th 2013 for the official dedication and the Deputy Mayor’s proclamation of Michel Goulet Day in recognition of the artist’s significant contribution to the city.   Learn more