Mónica Reyes Gallery has been supporting the growth and development of emerging and established visual artists for over twenty years. Mostly through her art gallery located in Mackenzie Heights but also through other various ventures (COMBINE Art Fair, MRG Gift Shop at the Museum of Vancouver, etc). While these artists are primarily based in western Canada, Monica’s reach extends to South America where she is originally from. A Driving force in the local art scene, Monica is known for her dynamic programming and social contributions. She takes pride in presenting programming that is relevant and often challenging within a commercial context.
Her refined and trained eye has been crucial for spotting talent at an early stage, and this has given her a reputation as a go to source for find talented upcoming artists.
Founder and director of Mónica Reyes Gallery, Monica has been a longstanding figure in the Vancouver art scene having served as Vice President of the Contemporary Art Society for two terms, the Board of Latincouver and the Board of the Strathcona Business Improvement Assosiation (SBIA). She has also volunteered her time with the fundraising committees of the Illuminate Gala of the Audain Art Museum and the Resound Gala Committee of Choir Leoni. This is her fist year supporting Face the World Foundation and she feels it is a true honour to contribute to such beloved foundation.
Monica was born in Concepcion, Chile where she grew up and attended arts school. She moved to Canada in the mid 90’s and has lived in Vancouver ever since.
In 2025 our Director was awarded by the Chilean Government the Medal Ministerio Relaciones Exteriores (Ministry of External Affairs Medal) in a ceremony that took place in Vancouver at the Consulate of Brazil. The Medal was in recognition of Monica's contributions to the arts and cultural exchange between Chile and Canada.
Photo credit: Kyrani Kanavaros
Art Fairs
COMBINE took place once again in 2022 at Griffin Art Projects Residency from December 8th to 11th. This year Monica Reyes Gallery, Unit 17 and WAAP (Wil Aballe Arts Projects) were thrilled to welcome Montreal-based Hugues Charbonneau who with his participation added to a more national discussion.
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.