Vancouver 
Events Description
Arts Umbrella’s Splash Art Auction returns for its 44th year on October 3, bringing together art, culture and philanthropy for one of Canada’s most anticipated charitable art auction events. This fall, the public is invited to step inside Splash through a free month-long exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery – offering a rare, up-close opportunity to view the innovative and diverse art collection before it heads to auction.
From September 8 to October 1, the exhibition will showcase approximately 100 original works generously donated by established and emerging Canadian artists. Visitors who want to bring a piece home can place their bid online (starting September 8), with every purchase helping to fund Arts Umbrella’s transformative arts programming for young people.
Arts Umbrella is Canada’s leading not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to arts education for children and youth. Proceeds from Splash support the organization’s multidisciplinary arts education programs, which serve approximately 20,000 young people each year through scholarships, bursaries, and community programs. Today, nearly 80% of students access programming at no cost, thanks to donor funding.
Whether you are a passionate collector, art enthusiast, or seeking a new cultural experience, the Splash 2026 Art Collection Exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery will showcase works by some of today’s most compelling voices in Canadian art, including Andrew Dadson, Landon Mackenzie, Greg Girard, Edward Burtynsky, Jake Kimble, Sarah Anne Johnston, Marie Khouri, Don Yeomans, Johnny Pootoogook, and Moses Salihou.
Free to the public and open for walk-ins.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
Free to the public and open for walk-ins.
How to get tickets?
At the door: Free
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Tuesday September 8, 2026 to Thursday October 1, 2026
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Wednesday, 9am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday, 9am – 9pm
Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Sunday, Closed
Venue & Address
Pendulum Gallery, 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3E8
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
