Monte Clark Gallery

Monte Clark Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Vancouver’s Strathcona area, at 1706 W 1st Ave. Its exhibitions bring together photography and conceptual work alongside paintings, drawings, video, sculpture and installations. The gallery represents Canadian and international artists, with changing displays that give each visit a different focus. Greg Girard’s photographs have drawn attention for their atmospheric, haunting quality. Go to spend time with a carefully selected exhibition in an industrial gallery space, and check the gallery’s website for what is currently on view.

A gallery with a changing programme

Monte Clark Gallery opened in Vancouver in 1992. Since then, it has moved around the city and has also operated a gallery in Toronto. Its programme presents contemporary Canadian artists alongside artists from elsewhere, bringing a range of perspectives into the gallery.

Photography has a strong place in its exhibitions, including conceptual photography. The programme also includes painting and other forms of visual art, so the medium and subject can differ from one show to the next. Check the gallery’s website before visiting to see what is on display.

Art in an industrial setting

The gallery is in Strathcona, in an industrial area of Vancouver. Its exhibition space has been described as 4,800 square feet, with room for work in several media, from drawings and video to sculpture and installations. The gallery is close to Equinox Gallery, another contemporary art space.

Greg Girard’s photographs are among the work associated with the gallery. His images have been noted for their mysterious, haunting atmosphere. If photography is your main interest, look at the current exhibition details before setting out, since the programme changes.