Mónica Reyes Gallery (MRG) has been backing the growth and development of emerging and mid-career artists at its current location since 2013. Serving the local and international art scene, MRG promotes artist initiatives invested in shaping the economies of art and culture. Located in the heart of Strathcona, the gallery is uniquely positioned to create dialogues with the artists and cultural engineers who call the neighbourhood home.
Our new outpost, located at 2895 West 33rd Avenue – at the intersection of Mackenzie Street, opened in February 2022. This new location in the very heart of Vancouver's west side, will provide a unique opportunity for the gallery’s roster of artists to connect with new audiences, to present new projects and to participate in curated group exhibitions
With a commitment to advancing the cultural capital of the city the gallery has since partnered with Pattison to present The Billboard Project (2020-2021), extending the public’s access to local artists and treats viewers to approachable, yet thought-provoking contemporary art on the billboard. Featuring Kathy Slade, Annie Briard, Jack Chapman, Jessica Bushey and Robert Kleyn, during a time when an in-person visit at galleries or museums was less possible due to the pandemic.
A project that was inspired by the pandemic and its need to return to the local and foster the community around us, Monica Reyes was one of the founding galleries of a new art fair, called COMBINE. It's purpose is to serve as a platform for new and aspiring art collectors to learn about the West Coast art scene and as an opportunity for seasoned collectors to discover the latest local talents. The predominant concept of collaboration is visible in the make-up of the fair, consisting of five Vancouver galleries and the emphasis of interconnected elements of artists, collectors, galleries, and institutions of this inaugural fair.
Founder and director Mónica Reyes has been a longstanding figure in the Vancouver art scene having served as Vice President of the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver, the Board of Latincouver. Today she sits on the Board of the Strathcona Board Improvement Assosiation (BIA) and is also currently involved with the the fundraising committee of The Polygon and Audain Art Museum. Reyes is committed to investing in art that gives voice to the cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest.
MRG's regular exhibition program and special events provide artists with opportunities to show work that includes range of practices from more traditional forms of painting, sculpture and photography to experimental video, durational performance and installation.
Our new outpost, located at 2895 West 33rd Avenue – at the intersection of Mackenzie Street, opened in February 2022. This new location in the very heart of Vancouver's west side, will provide a unique opportunity for the gallery’s roster of artists to connect with new audiences, to present new projects and to participate in curated group exhibitions
With a commitment to advancing the cultural capital of the city the gallery has since partnered with Pattison to present The Billboard Project (2020-2021), extending the public’s access to local artists and treats viewers to approachable, yet thought-provoking contemporary art on the billboard. Featuring Kathy Slade, Annie Briard, Jack Chapman, Jessica Bushey and Robert Kleyn, during a time when an in-person visit at galleries or museums was less possible due to the pandemic.
A project that was inspired by the pandemic and its need to return to the local and foster the community around us, Monica Reyes was one of the founding galleries of a new art fair, called COMBINE. It's purpose is to serve as a platform for new and aspiring art collectors to learn about the West Coast art scene and as an opportunity for seasoned collectors to discover the latest local talents. The predominant concept of collaboration is visible in the make-up of the fair, consisting of five Vancouver galleries and the emphasis of interconnected elements of artists, collectors, galleries, and institutions of this inaugural fair.
Founder and director Mónica Reyes has been a longstanding figure in the Vancouver art scene having served as Vice President of the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver, the Board of Latincouver. Today she sits on the Board of the Strathcona Board Improvement Assosiation (BIA) and is also currently involved with the the fundraising committee of The Polygon and Audain Art Museum. Reyes is committed to investing in art that gives voice to the cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest.
MRG's regular exhibition program and special events provide artists with opportunities to show work that includes range of practices from more traditional forms of painting, sculpture and photography to experimental video, durational performance and installation.
MRG at Mackenzie Heights
Mónica Reyes Gallery (MRG) is pleased to announce the opening of a second gallery space located in Mackenzie Heights, part of the historic Arbutus Ridge neighborhood of Vancouver. Mackenzie Heights is a hidden gem located on Vancouver’s westside, a neighborhood that has maintained its historical charm and character while also adapting to the changing landscape of the city. Local shops such as Bigsby, Butter Bake Goods, Windsor Meats Market and MacGILLYCUDDY’S Children’s Consignment Shop are neighborhood staples that have an intergenerational history loved by long-time residents and newcomers as well. MRG hopes to add to the rich and welcoming history of this neighborhood, by bringing the vibrancy of Vancouver’s art community to the doorstep of Mackenzie Heights and surrounding residents.
As a newcomer to Mackenzie Heights, Monica Reyes Gallery hopes to become a cultural hub on the westside, a boulevard that continues to reinvent itself to reflect a changing community. While this particular pocket is home to many residents that are immersed in the arts, engaging with visual arts has often meant leaving the neighborhood to visit cultural institutions located downtown. And while it’s often refreshing to leave our neighborhoods and go exploring, it’s also exciting to have exciting artists and engaging dialogue available a few steps away. The intention of opening of MRG’s new space in this westside hub, is to bring the artists and conversations closer to an under served community. MRG welcomes our neighbors who are curious about art, and neighbours who are long-time followers of the gallery, to come together and interact with works from our dynamic roster of visual artists.
Serving the local and international art scene since 2013 from Strathcona, MRG promotes artist initiatives invested in shaping the economies of art and culture. From our second new location in Vancouver’s west side, MRG hopes to further engage and diversify the voices of Vancouver’s art economy while fostering the interaction of fresh perspectives and local histories.
Mónica Reyes Gallery is beyond thrilled by the warm welcome we have received from Mackenzie Heights locals and we look forward to growing and shaping the Vancouver arts community from this vibrant and unique location.
Mónica Reyes Gallery (MRG) is pleased to announce the opening of a second gallery space located in Mackenzie Heights, part of the historic Arbutus Ridge neighborhood of Vancouver. Mackenzie Heights is a hidden gem located on Vancouver’s westside, a neighborhood that has maintained its historical charm and character while also adapting to the changing landscape of the city. Local shops such as Bigsby, Butter Bake Goods, Windsor Meats Market and MacGILLYCUDDY’S Children’s Consignment Shop are neighborhood staples that have an intergenerational history loved by long-time residents and newcomers as well. MRG hopes to add to the rich and welcoming history of this neighborhood, by bringing the vibrancy of Vancouver’s art community to the doorstep of Mackenzie Heights and surrounding residents.
As a newcomer to Mackenzie Heights, Monica Reyes Gallery hopes to become a cultural hub on the westside, a boulevard that continues to reinvent itself to reflect a changing community. While this particular pocket is home to many residents that are immersed in the arts, engaging with visual arts has often meant leaving the neighborhood to visit cultural institutions located downtown. And while it’s often refreshing to leave our neighborhoods and go exploring, it’s also exciting to have exciting artists and engaging dialogue available a few steps away. The intention of opening of MRG’s new space in this westside hub, is to bring the artists and conversations closer to an under served community. MRG welcomes our neighbors who are curious about art, and neighbours who are long-time followers of the gallery, to come together and interact with works from our dynamic roster of visual artists.
Serving the local and international art scene since 2013 from Strathcona, MRG promotes artist initiatives invested in shaping the economies of art and culture. From our second new location in Vancouver’s west side, MRG hopes to further engage and diversify the voices of Vancouver’s art economy while fostering the interaction of fresh perspectives and local histories.
Mónica Reyes Gallery is beyond thrilled by the warm welcome we have received from Mackenzie Heights locals and we look forward to growing and shaping the Vancouver arts community from this vibrant and unique location.
Art Fairs
Installation view COMBINE 2021 hosted by Griffin Art Projects.
COMBINE Art Fair returns!
COMBINE Art Fair returns to Griffin Art Projects for a second year this coming December 8-11, 2022
COMBINE Art Fair had its inaugural edition in December 2021 when it opened as a new collaborative model where multiple Vancouver galleries were housed under one roof. This venture saw over two hundred participants attend in the space of four days and inspired a conversation about how a 'boutique' event might contribute to the Vancouver art scene.
COMBINE will take place once again in 2022 at Griffin Art Projects Residency from December 8th to 11th, 2022. Griffin is pleased to collaborate once again this year with Monica Reyes Gallery, Unit 17 and WAAP (Wil Aballe Arts Projects). We are thrilled to welcome a new gallerist to Combine Art Fair, Montreal-based Hugues Charbonneau, whose exciting work and artists will bring new discoveries this year. With Griffin's mandate as a collector-driven institution to feature private collections for free to the public on the West Coast, we are pleased to support and contribute to this exciting venture.
As we know, within the Vancouver art ecosystem, there are many interdependent parts: artists, collectors, galleries, non-profits and institutions. All are needed to thrive and keep the ecosystem healthy. Galleries are vital for nurturing emerging artists and for exposing young collectors to new audiences.. The galleries featured in COMBINE Art Fair will once again provide an access point for new art being made on the West Coast while expanding to a national conversation. The fair is also apt for more seasoned collectors who want to continue learning about new voices in the local scene and beyond.
The project began at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, as a way to respond to the challenges of attending national and international events, and has evolved over the course of three years. By exploring new art fair models and means of collaboration, we continue to look to contribute to the arts ecology nationally and locally.
Founding galleries Monica Reyes Gallery, Unit 17, WAAP will work with Griffin to create COMBINE Art Fair, which offers fresh perspectives on contemporary art and collecting. The overall project is intended to create an exciting new art fair event that supports our local art community during these extraordinary and continually evolving times while suggesting a new model for the future.
COMBINE will take place once again in 2022 at Griffin Art Projects Residency from December 8th to 11th, 2022. Griffin is pleased to collaborate once again this year with Monica Reyes Gallery, Unit 17 and WAAP (Wil Aballe Arts Projects). We are thrilled to welcome a new gallerist to Combine Art Fair, Montreal-based Hugues Charbonneau, whose exciting work and artists will bring new discoveries this year. With Griffin's mandate as a collector-driven institution to feature private collections for free to the public on the West Coast, we are pleased to support and contribute to this exciting venture.
As we know, within the Vancouver art ecosystem, there are many interdependent parts: artists, collectors, galleries, non-profits and institutions. All are needed to thrive and keep the ecosystem healthy. Galleries are vital for nurturing emerging artists and for exposing young collectors to new audiences.. The galleries featured in COMBINE Art Fair will once again provide an access point for new art being made on the West Coast while expanding to a national conversation. The fair is also apt for more seasoned collectors who want to continue learning about new voices in the local scene and beyond.
The project began at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, as a way to respond to the challenges of attending national and international events, and has evolved over the course of three years. By exploring new art fair models and means of collaboration, we continue to look to contribute to the arts ecology nationally and locally.
Founding galleries Monica Reyes Gallery, Unit 17, WAAP will work with Griffin to create COMBINE Art Fair, which offers fresh perspectives on contemporary art and collecting. The overall project is intended to create an exciting new art fair event that supports our local art community during these extraordinary and continually evolving times while suggesting a new model for the future.
Billboard Project
We are committed to support our local and international artists in their various practices. When you purchase a work of art from us you are participating actively in supporting their careers and studio time. Therefore, we do not issue refunds.
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MRG does not accept unsolicited artist applications.
I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on unceded, traditional and ancestral xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territories.
MRG does not accept unsolicited artist applications.