The Polygon is a widely acclaimed Canadian photography and media art gallery. It moved into its Governor General’s Medal winning building in 2017 after operating as Presentation House Gallery for 40 years. The organization has presented more than 300 exhibitions and earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most adventurous public art institutions. Wed to Sun 10 am - 5 pm, Thurs until 8 pm.
The Polygon Gallery
101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 3J4
101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 3J4
Wed to Sun 10 am - 5 pm, Thurs until 8 pm
Public
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Althea Thauberger: "A Memory Lasts Forever," April 30-June 5, 2005, Presentation House Gallery, North Vancouver July 14 - August 21, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria, BC As part of the nationally touring Sobey Art Award exhibition.
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