That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature

Vancouver is home to a major cultural event this year: “That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature” opens February 6, 2026, at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Running through November 8, the exhibition is the Gallery’s largest Emily Carr presentation in more than 20 years. Featuring over 100 works, the exhibition examines Carr’s relationship with British Columbia’s landscape and the changing ideas of nature that shaped her art. From forests and coastlines to the emotional power of the West Coast environment, her work offers a thoughtful way to look at the place we call home. For Vancouver residents and visitors alike, this is an opportunity to experience local history, art, and landscape in one memorable visit. Plan a downtown afternoon around the exhibition, explore nearby neighbourhoods, and invite friends or neighbours to join you. Save the date for February 6, 2026, and learn more about “That Green Ideal” at https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/exhibitions/that-green-ideal/.