Lattimer Gallery
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Lattimer Gallery is a commercial gallery specializing in art from the Northwest Coast, located just outside Vancouver's Granville Island. We offer an extensive collection of gold and silver jewellery, as well as masks, panels, bentwood boxes totem poles, argillite, sculptures, paintings and limited edition prints. Peter Lattimer continues the partnerships with artists that were started over twenty-three years ago by his grandmother, Leona Lattimer. more... See more text

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  • Masks,
  • Panels,
  • Totems,
  • Bentwood Boxes,
  • Limited Edition Prints And Originals,
  • Gold And Silver Jewellery,
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1590 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2
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In 1986, Leona Lattimer, a wife and mother of three sons, founded the Lattimer Gallery. It was a defining moment for both Leona and for the Vancouver art scene.

Leona brought First Nations works into her gallery at a time when selling Aboriginal art was still in its infancy in the city. After working for 15 years as a gift shop manager for the Vancouver Museum, Leona had forged strong bonds with several Northwest Coast Native artists.

"I just had an innate eye for art," says the retired gallery owner, who sold the gallery to her grandson Peter Lattimer (pictured above) in 2001. "In the early years I just flew by the seat of my pants and trusted my instincts for choosing art that I felt would sell."

In the early years , Lattimer Gallery exhibited works from legendary First Nations artists such as Bill Reid, Robert Davidson and Larry Rosso, who were still relatively unknown back in the late 80s. For Leona, these talented artists soon became lifelong good friends.

The gallery was also instrumental in promoting the works of young emerging First Nations artists such as Beau Dick. Leona explains that Beau was a third-generation carver taught by both his father and grandfather. Beau went on to hone his skills under renowned artists Henry Hunt and Doug Cranmer. Internationally renowned, Beau's works include masks, bowls, rattles, drums, original paintings, and limited-edition prints. "He designed the gallery's Hands of Friendship logo in 1986," adds Peter.

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8 must-see Native art galleries in Vancouver

8 must-see Native art galleries in Vancouver

The warm wooden interior at Lattimer Gallery’s Armory District location is designed to resemble a Northwest Longhouse. On display, shoppers will find an extensive variety of contemporary First Nations artwork from more than 100 established and emerging artists, including bentwood boxes, argillite carvings, blankets, masks, totem poles, and gold and silvery jewellery. For Vancouver visitors looking to pick up a treasured souvenir, there’s a second gallery outpost located on the international departures level at YVR.

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High art, low cost: Where to buy affordable art in Vancouver

High art, low cost: Where to buy affordable art in Vancouver

Since 1986, Lattimer Gallery has showcased the talented work of Northwest Coast Native artists. The gallery is packed with colourful and interesting pieces, each with its own unique story to tell. Prices vary, but many items are priced between $100 and $500. Expect to see intricate gold and silver jewellery, argillite carvings, soapstone sculptures, bentwood boxes, masks, totem poles and more. If you're looking for something unique to hang on your wall check out the longhouse, it carries a large selection of limited edition prints by popular First Nations artists.

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Vancouver's best off-the-beaten-track art galleries

Vancouver's best off-the-beaten-track art galleries

Step into another world at West 2nd’s Lattimer Gallery. The space has been transformed to look and feel like a traditional northwest longhouse, all warm wood and dim lighting. The gallery showcases the best in contemporary Northwest Coast First Nations art, as well as collections from earlier periods collected by husband-and-wife team Leona and David Lattimer through their years discovering and meeting aboriginal artists along BC’s coast. Now run by their son Peter who has brought a decidedly contemporary feel to the collection, this is an impressive showcase of First Nations artistic achievement.

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