Special Events

Painters' Landing 2026

April 1 - October 31

Permitted artists will paint, draw, exhibit, and sell their works on the grounds surrounding the Ferry Building Gallery, and parts of Millennium Park and Ambleside Parks.

Workshops

Portrait sketching with Elmira

October 21 - October 28

Join Elmira for a relaxed, intimate portrait drawing session inspired by the Portrait Award exhibition. Beginning with blind contour drawing, we'll use mirrors to create self-portraits, then explore the connection between the gallery's portraits and your own story.

Cost: $25

Special Events

FBG Portrait Award Gala

October 23

Join the Ferry Building Gallery for an elegant evening of art, food, and celebration as we reveal the prize winners of the inaugural 2026 FBG Portrait Award and toast the incredible artistic talent of our community. 

Cost: $85

Tickets are available in advance by phone, in person, or online:

Art Tours

Nikkei Cultural Centre and Japanese Tea Ceremony

October 29

Explore the Nikkei Cultural Centre, a nationally recognized museum and gathering place that bridges Japanese and Canadian arts, culture, and history.

Cost: $65

Workshops

Making monsters in watercolour with Megan Majewski

October 31

Don’t be scared, it’s only paint! Unleash your imagination and bring your own adorable or spine-tingling monster to life. Don't worry if you're new to watercolour; we've got you covered with pre-drawn monster templates—perfect for mastering the basics or exploring new techniques.

Cost: $49

Workshops

Creative collage with Marlene Lowden

November 1

Explore the expressive possibilities of abstract collage through the lens of shape and size, two of the seven elements of design. Begin with playful guided exercises, then create your own unique composition.

Cost: $55