Across Canada, the arts are under pressure. Funding cuts and rising costs are threatening the spaces where creativity and culture thrive. For Indigenous artists and storytellers, this challenge is even greater.
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is one of the only places in Canada solely dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast art — a vital home where art, stories, and culture are shared with more than 30,000 visitors each year.
This season, we’re aiming to raise $10,000 to continue this important work — but we can’t do it without you.
Your year-end gift will:
- Bring Indigenous stories to life through landmark exhibitions like the 2025–26 Christian White retrospective.
- Inspire thousands of students, including many Indigenous youth, through hands-on learning programs that foster understanding and reconciliation.
- Sustain a vital cultural home where Indigenous artists continue to shape the future of Northwest Coast art.
- In these challenging times for the arts, your support keeps creativity thriving and ensures these stories are carried forward for generations to come.
What people are saying:
"Very powerful expression of First Nation art. If you do one thing in Vancouver, make it this gallery." – Neil A.
"The Bill Reid Gallery is a cultural treasure in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The space is beautifully curated, showcasing the incredible artistry and legacy of Bill Reid along with works from other contemporary Indigenous artists. Each piece tells a story, and the gallery does an excellent job of providing context that deepens appreciation for the art and the traditions it represents." – Leo P.
"One of my favourite places to visit in Vancouver! It's a beautiful, quiet place to learn more about Indigenous culture in Canada and to reflect on the past and reconciliation." – Ivana D.
"Really beautiful collection of indigenous art. I learned so much." – Laura H.
"Excellent collection of artwork by this highly influential 1st nation artist and advocate. Very informative and very helpful, and engaging staff. The gallery itself is within a quiet oasis of downtown Vancouver. Also showcases work by other artists, definitely worth a visit." – Col W.
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Donate by Cheque
Cheques should be addressed to the Bill Reid Foundation and can be mailed to the Gallery or left with the front desk staff during opening hours.
Cheques can be made payable to:
Bill Reid Foundation
639 Hornby Street,
Vancouver, BC,
V6C 2G3
Call Us
To make a donation by phone, please call us at 604.682.3455 ext 227
Donate Securities
Making a gift of securities is one of the most tax-effective ways to support the Gallery. You’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation — and pay no capital gains tax.
There’s no minimum gift, and we accept all publicly traded securities. You can also give through your donor-advised fund — both are simple, tax-smart ways to make a lasting impact on the future of Indigenous Northwest Coast art.
Make your gift of securities today through our secure CanadaHelps page.
Questions about donating?
Please contact our Development Manager, Daas Sterritt, at 604.682.3455 ext 227 or via email at dsterritt@billreidgallery.ca
Donating from the U.S.
If you require a US tax receipt, please contact us at 604.682.3455, ext 228 for information on how to facilitate your donation with the Council for Canadian American Relations.
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is a registered charitable organization | Charity No. 867858755 RR0001