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If there’s one party where Vancouver’s art crowd goes all in, it’s Splash . Arts Umbrella ’s signature fundraiser returns for its 43rd year on October 4. This isn’t just another gala with champagne flutes and paddle raising. It’s a night that helps young artists access the kind of training that can change their lives.
The festivities begin long before gala night. From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery will host a free exhibition of the Splash 2025 collection. Ninety-two works from Canadian and international artists will be on display, ranging from hyperrealist painting to contemporary takes on traditional carving. The show offers a rare chance for the public to see,