text: Culture Days takes place across Canada over three weeks every year in the fall. It is a network of events, presentations, activities, workshops, and more that showcase, share, and explore the culture of participating communities.
  Through thousands of free events across the country, Culture Days promotes inclusivity, awareness, participation, and engagement in arts and culture for all.
  Visual Arts Exhibition
  Starting this week until January 2025, artwork will be on display at two recreation facilities, Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Avenue) and Town Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way). The Visual Arts Exhibition pilot program highlights the talents of local artists, and promote dialogue and cultural awareness by integrating more art into the community.
  This year’s exhibition, selected by the City’s Culture Services Advisory Committee, showcases the talents of local artists through the themes of “Inclusion” and “Growth,” reflecting Coquitlam’s dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Emerging and established artists aged 16 and up were invited to participate, and selected works will gain valuable exposure in community spaces.
  The City of Coquitlam invites residents to join Coast Salish master cedar weaver and Haida elder, Todd Giihlgiigaa Devries, for a free Cedar Friendship Bracelet Workshop.
  Participants will learn how to craft cedar rope friendship bracelets while Todd shares teachings on the significance of cedar to the Coast Salish Peoples and the ancestral legends passed down through generations.
  Visit Town Centre Park Community Centre for a series of Live Art Demonstrations presented by three local artists, whose works are featured in the City’s Visual Art Exhibition at both the Town Centre Park Community Centre and Maillardville Community Centre.
  Jennifer Peng: Thursday, September 26 from 4 – 6 p.m.
  Rose Kapp: Wednesday, October 9 from 5 – 7 p.m.
  Baran Sabahi: Saturday, October 12 from 2 – 4 p.m.
  Stop by and watch the creative process and explore the exhibition.
  Community Events to Explore in Coquitlam
  Join our community partners for a series of engaging Culture Days events in Coquitlam, where you can fuel your passion for creativity and culture through hands-on activities and interactive experiences: