Two Rivers Gallery

The Two Rivers Gallery is a vital centre for visual art in Prince George and the central interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is run by the nonprofit Prince George Regional Art Gallery Association with a mission to:

• Encourage lifelong learning through the arts,
• Create an environment for vigorous artistic and cultural expression,
• Provide opportunities for diverse experiences through participation and exhibition.

725 Civic Plaza
Prince George, BC, V2L 5T1
Canada

Phone Number
250-614-7800

Fax Number
250-563-3211

Gallery Hours

Admission Fees

Free Thursdays
Every Thursday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Evolution of Prince George's Public Art Gallery

• 1949 - The Prince George Art Society was established. Members met in each other's homes and in the basement of the old Civic Centre and arranged exhibits.
• 1969 - Exhibition space was established?in a small house donated by Gordon and Jackie Swanky at 1362-7th Avenue as the Gordon Gallery, now Frameworks Gallery.
• 1971 - The Prince George Regional Art Gallery Association was incorporated.
• 1976 - The exhibition space moved into the old Ministry of Forests warehouse at 2820-15th. Avenue.
• 1985 - The society began its permanent collection.
• 1993 - Two professional studies were initiated in regard to a new facility: Planning & Development Feasibility study by Lord Cultural Resources Planning and Management and a Functional & Technical Programming Study by Boni-Maddison Architects.
• 1994 - Hancock & Johns Architects of Edmonton completed a Concept Design.
• 1995 - Capital Campaign began.
• 1999 - The groundbreaking at 725 Civic Plaza was in April.
• 2000 - The Grand Opening was held on June 29.