Summer 2013 Newsletter

Featured in our Summer 2013 Newsletter are painters and brothers: Rod Smith and Steve Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw) whose uniquely painted sculptural pieces will be on display for our upcoming exhibition Collaboration and Contrast (June 22-July 20). A reception will be held on Saturday, June 22nd from 4pm-7pm to celebrate the opening and National Aboriginal Day. 

Also featured this issue are the many diverse panels of cedar and glass by artists Dean Hunt (Heiltsuk), Alano Edzerza (Tahltan) and Clinton Work (Kwakwaka'wakw), fluorescent graffiti-inspired paintings by Andrew Dexel (Salish) and a dramatic Potlatch Puppet by the late Art Thompson (Nuu-chah-nulth). 

Other notables include summer-inspired items like our bright and fun sunglasses, flip-flops and picnic blankets, all available online at northwestcoastgifts.com.

Breast Cancer Awareness Hands of Friendship T-Shirts

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. In support of these women, and in support of breast cancer awareness, we will donate 20% of our pink Hands of Friendship T-Shirt sales towards Breast Cancer Research. Each T-shirt is a 100% cotton by American Apparel and has the Hands of Friendship design, our logo, by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Beau Dick. Sizes run from XS - XXL. Click here to purchase one now at www.northwestcoastgifts.com! 

Northwest Coast Gifts Website Launch

Raven design by Steve Smith, Kwakwaka'wakw

We proudly introduce to you our new giftware website www.northwestcoastgifts.com. This website is an extension of the giftware collection that we carry in the gallery and offers a new, wide-ranging array of Northwest Coast giftware. We have always been dedicated to selling genuine First Nations art, thus the giftware on this website carries artist attributions and supports the First Nations communities from which they originate.

Customers will be able to browse the broad selection of giftware including vases, tableware, clothing, accessories, and books, and can purchase the items directly from the website. We offer shipping worldwide and we accept all major credit cards, including Paypal.

Check out our website now to find your giftware needs - we are able and willing to arrange custom orders and accommodate a diverse range of requests so don't hesitate to contact us with any inquiries you might have.

Wedding Gift Ideas

Now that summer seems to have finally approached, the clear skies make Vancouver a lovely location for couples to tie the knot. As some of you may already know, we have a range of gifts that are suitable for weddings of all price ranges that will bring the beauty of the Northwest Coast to your home. Some ideas include hand-hammered, silver plated Tsonokwa ladle sets, polished pewter Totem Pole ladle sets, a range of Harold Alfred silver plated bowls in various designs and Terry Jackson porcelain vases. These pieces make wonderful wedding gifts and can be gift-wrapped to your tastes.