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Bau-Xi Gallery
One of the long-established galleries responsible for the city's artistic renaissance in recent years, Bau-xi - pronounced 'bo-she' - showcases the best in local artists and generally has prices to match its exalted position. The main gallery selection changes monthly and the focus is usually on original paintings, although prints, drawings and sculpture are also added to the mix on occasion.
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Circle Craft
This 30-plus-year-old cooperative hawks 100% BC arts and crafts, including sculptures from found objects, ceramics and sleek jewelry, with hand-sewn puppets and dolls thrown in (not literally) for good measure. Prices vary considerably but there's usually something here to suit most budgets.
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Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
This sumptuous Yaletown store houses a fine selection of Northwest Coast and Inuit aboriginal jewelry, carvings and prints. Focusing on the arts-end of native crafts, you'll find some exquisite items that will likely have your credit card sweating within minutes.
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Crafthouse
At this non-profit gallery run by the Crafts Association of British Columbia (CABC), shelves hold everything from glass goblets and wooden boxes to silver bracelets and decorative paper - all produced by regional artisans, of course. The gallery also keeps schedules of provincial craft shows.
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Equinox Gallery
Another veteran of the South Granville scene, the Equinox generally focuses on quality contemporary works from established Canadian and international artists. Some of the leading lights the gallery continues to represent are Jack Shadbolt, Fred Herzog and Liz Magor, and, along with the canvasses, there's a commitment to sculpture and provocative installations.
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Gallery Of BC Ceramics
The public face of the Potters Guild of BC runs exhibitions for member artists and sells striking ceramic works, from functional bowls and cups to figurative sculpture, intricate jewelry and ritual objects of art. Artists range from Emily Carr grad newbies to potters with international reputations.
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Goon Pack
This fantastically eclectic gallery and clothing store offers regular art shows where you can meet the local hipsters. It also showcases some of the city's best, under-the-radar designers on its racks. Look out for duds by Evolt and Paper Bird and check out the unique hoodies and graphic T-shirts that will make everyone back home eternally jealous.
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Hill's Native Art
Launched in 1946 as a small trading post on Vancouver Island, Hill's flagship store has many First Nations carvings, prints, ceremonial masks and cozy Cowichan sweaters, and traditional music and books of historical interest. Artists are often found at work in the 3rd-floor gallery.
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Hope Unlimited
Hope Unlimited selects its giftware stock - beaded jewelry, candles, paper and more - based not only on its appeal, but also on its social and environmental impact. More than 75% of items are Canadian-made. The store donates 10% of its annual profits to charities, such as the YWCA, Children International and AIDS Vancouver.
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Paper-Ya
If you thought stationery was just a pen and paper, think again at this treasure trove of writing-related ephemera. Among the desirable items that will lure your wallet are cool journals, fountain pens, envelopes and greetings cards, as well as sheaves of breathtakingly beautiful washi paper. It's a store that makes you rue the day the internet was invented and long for the return of letter writing.
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Petri Dish
If you want to pick up a quirky reminder of your time in Vancouver, drop by this eclectic arts and crafts store stuffed with exquisite but generally inexpensive creations by local artists. There's an ever-changing selection but items can include treasures such as painted tea bags or collage greetings cards, as well as small but lovable original paintings for less than around C$50 .
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Ten Thousand Villages
You'll find decorative paper from Bangladesh, baskets from Vietnam, hammocks, drums, clothing and other 'fairly traded' handicrafts from around the world. The store is part of a nonprofit program that buys from 120 artisan groups in 30 countries; outlets are located throughout North America.
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