A gift from the artist Tom Miller, The Best Place, 1988

Join us for the VGH Art Collection Tours

It’s everywhere; serving the silent purpose of distracting our worried thoughts, enlivening a sometimes scary place, and slowing us down in a busy environment. 

Have you ever noticed the vibrant works of art on the walls when walking down the corridors of VGH? If you’re curious about the story behind some of these pieces, now is your opportunity to find out!

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation welcomes you to attend guided art tours at VGH. Highlights of the tour include select works by many contributing artists who donate to the foundation’s art program. Designed to heal, the art collection at VGH features some of Canada’s most acclaimed modern artists including Tom Miller, Jack Shadbolt, Martha Sturdy, Gordon Smith, Sylvia Tait and Jock Macdonald.

Tour information:

Date: Every Wednesday evening, starting February 13, 2013.

Time: 7-8 pm

Location: Meet at the Information Desk in the Main Lobby of the Jim Pattison Pavilion – 899 West 12th Ave.

Patients, family and staff are welcome to join the tours. No registration necessary. The tours are wheelchair and walker accessible.

For more information contact: info@vghfoundation.ca