The 9th Annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival 2025
The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival showcases the work of visual artists and performers outside of mainstream art institutions. We strive to provide a platform for these artists to share their unique perspectives and artistic visions with the community
Date/Time: Oct 11 2025
Vancouver, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | Event calendar181 Roundhouse Mews
Events & Workshops:
FESTIVAL DAY 1 | Friday, October 10
OPENING EVENT: Celebrating 9 Years of Outsider Art in Vancouver
DATE: October 10, 2025
TIME: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
Join us to celebrate the opening of the 9th Annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival – an event that’s free and open to the community, inviting everyone to come together and celebrate this year’s exceptional artists!
Attendees will be able to have a sneak-peek of over 400 artworks on display in the exhibition hall.
The grand opening event is not just a celebration; it’s an invitation to step outside the confines of convention and embrace the unfiltered beauty of artistic diversity. Join us for a night where art knows no limits, and imagination takes centre stage. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate this year’s remarkable artists!
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FESTIVAL DAY 2 | Saturday, October 11
Eco-Sculpture Workshop (Wall Hanging Vessels)
DATE: October 11, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Arts & Crafts Room, Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Join artist Nickie Lewis for a playful, low-pressure workshop where she will guide you through the making of a wall hanging vessel using cedar sticks, jute twine, and English ivy. Her easy-going, no-pressure teaching style focuses on fun and imagination over perfect process. This rustic wreath-like creation is ideal for holding plants, knick-knacks, pictures, or as holiday decor.
The workshop is family-friendly and for all ages!
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Rising Echoes
bold guitar • heartfelt stories • dreamy soundscapes
DATE: October 11, 2025
TIME: 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION: Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Join us for an intimate afternoon of experimental rock, spoken word, and ambient electronic music that builds momentum and resonates outward, hosted by Laura Fukumoto.
Beautiful Lizards – An experimental rock duo weaving bold guitar lines with layered, dynamic vocals.
Kiran the Muse – Spoken word and storytelling that explores identity, race, gender, and self-determination.
Plusol – Ambient electronic soundscapes that drift between dreamy textures and hypnotic beats.
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River of Voices
soulful harmonies • powerful storytelling • indie dream-pop vibes
DATE: October 11, 2025
TIME: 6:30 PM – 7:50 PM
LOCATION: Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Join us for a moving evening of R&B, spoken word, and atmospheric indie pop that flows together like a chorus of voices, hosted by Laura Fukumoto.
Kandy Roar – A soulful R&B quartet delivering rich harmonies and captivating stage presence.
Terreane Derrick – Poetry and storytelling rooted in resilience, memory, and lived experience.
Stanza Lune – Indie pop with ethereal vocals and atmospheric keys, blending dreamy soundscapes with emotional.
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