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Content is from the site's 2010 -2012 archived pages offering a glimpse of the type of events the venue offered as well as from other outside sources.

If you have inadvertently ended up here searching for the Little Mountain Gallery, go to their slick current website at: http://littlemountaingallery.ca/ where they note that in 2020 Little Mountain Gallery is booked exclusively with comedy programming and not available for theatre runs, music shows or private parties.
Check out their monthly calendar for events.

 

Development application could threaten Little Mountain Gallery

Jan 24 2020 | By Megan Devlin | https://dailyhive.com/

A theatre space that nurtures up-and-coming comedy artists in Vancouver says its future is in jeopardy because its building may be demolished.

A development application has been posted for Little Mountain Gallery, an orange arts space on the corner of Main Street and E 26th Avenue. According to the City of Vancouver, an architectural firm has asked to build a four-storey mixed residential and commercial building there instead.

“These are the cool things in our city, and we’re losing them,” LMG’s manager Brent Constantine told Daily Hive in an interview.

“We’re not pointing the finger at the city or blaming our landlord. We just want people, if they love art space, to contact people who have control.”

In a letter to the city, LMG’s board of directors said they aren’t against the building’s owner  exercising his right to develop the property as he wishes. Constantine added they’re grateful for the decade he let them stay in the building at below-market rent.

But the reality is Vancouver could lose one of the few affordable arts spaces it has left.

“Little Mountain Gallery has been recognized as a unique space in Vancouver and we feel its loss would be a significant blow to the city’s comedy and arts community,” LMG’s board continued

LMG’s East Vancouver building was built in 1930, according to the board of directors. It’s a structure that has previously housed an automotive garage, a metal shop, a plumbing and heating business, a bottle depot, and a seafood market.

It became a space for the arts in 2001 — known then as the Butchershop Collective. Now it hosts independent stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy shows. Musical performances, classes, and workshops also take place at the gallery.

LMG has asked people who support what it does to write to city officials by January 24 to explain how important the space is. Several community members have chimed in.

In September 2019, Vancouver City Council approved a 10-year plan that included a section called Making Space for Arts and Culture. The document acknowledged that rapid development in the city is making it challenging for artists to afford to live and share their work in the city.

Going forward the city’s target is to have no net loss of arts and culture spaces.

If the building is demolished, Constantine said LMG would have to look for alternative spaces. They hope that by speaking out they might be connected with one.

“It’s up to us to find a space, and re-create this really magical cool thing,” he said

The City of Vancouver told Daily Hive LMG was awarded $11,000 from the city in May 2019 to support its space planning.

Well-known comedians Ivan Decker, Graham Clark, and Brent Butt have all performed on LMG’s stage before. Keeping spaces like it alive are important for fostering the next generation of artists, Constantine said.

“Where are they getting that chance to perform or produce their own shows, and make money off the sweat of their brows?”

A decision from Vancouver’s director of planning on whether LMG’s building will be redeveloped is expected sometime in February 2020.

 

LOOKING BACK TO 2010 -2012 EVENTS

Little Mountain Gallery
195 EAST 26th AVENUE
VANCOUVER, B.C.
V5V 2G8

All art exhibition applications and submissions will be reviewed by the LMG arts commitee.

LMG aims to present two art openings a month.

All art submissions for consideration must include an artist statement, 3-5 examples of work, and additional previous work(s).
A clear vision of the intended exhibit should also be presented.

 

About

Little Mountain Gallery was established April 7th, 2006. Built in 1930, 195 east 26th Avenue was home to Curly’s Garage. In the decades to follow it has been a sheet metal shop, a plumbing and heating outlet, a soda pop bottle depot, and lastly, South Seas Meats Ltd. Over the past nine years however it has been home to the Arts. Located just west off of Main Street, Little Mountain Gallery strives to survive in a city that has seen too many Art spaces disappear. LMG has pushed forward to improve upon what had already been established by the Butchershop Collective (2001-2006). LMG is dedicated to its neighborhood, and to keeping the dream alive.

Booking with us

Little Mountain Gallery is a multi use space. We host art exhibits, theatre, dance, community events, lectures, films, and select musical performances. If you've got an idea for a event chances are we can accommodate! We have both partial and full space rental to accommodate different needs and budgets. For a booking guide, or if you have any questions or need further info please contact us at

August 2011

  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
 
 
1
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
2
 
3
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
8:00pm
TROIKA! & THE TROUBLES.
4
8:00pm
TROIKA! & THE TROUBLES.
5
8:00pm
TROIKA! & THE TROUBLES.
6
2:00pm
TROIKA! & THE TROUBLES.
8:00pm
TROIKA! & THE TROUBLES.
 
7
2:00pm
TROIKA! & THE TROUBLES.
8
 
9
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
10
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
11
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
12
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
13
 
 
14
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
15
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
16
1:00pm
DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar
6:40pm
DRAWFORTH
17
 
18
 
19
 
20
11:00am
Little Mtn Craft
 
21
 
22
 
23
 
24
 
25
 
26
7:00pm
PROLOGUE
27
1:00pm
PROLOGUE
 
28
2:44am
HIDDEN AGENDA
1:00pm
PROLOGUE
29
1:00pm
PROLOGUE
30
1:00pm
PROLOGUE
31
1:00pm
PROLOGUE
 
 
 

 

DRAWN FEST - new works by Sol Sallee, Charles Keillor, & EC Salazar

DRAWN

New Works by:
Sol Sallee http://www.soltroncreative.com/
Charles Keillor http://www.charleskeillorart.com/
& EC Salazar http://www.monsterdinosaur.com/

GALLERY HOURS - OPEN DAILY 1-4PM
JULY 28 - AUGUST 16.
CLOSED AUG. 4th - 8th, and 13th.
In Conjunction with The DRAWN festival, City wide in Vancouver.

 

OPEN 1-4PM DAILY

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 7:00pm
Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 1:00pm
Friday, July 29, 2011 - 1:00pm
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 1:00pm
Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 1:00pm
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 1:00pm
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 1:00pm
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 1:00pm
Sunday, August 14, 2011 - 1:00pm
Monday, August 15, 2011 - 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 1:00pm

 



 

YELP REVIEWS

**** Robin M. Vancouver, BC
4/28/2012
Holy hell, where has this little gallery been all of my Vancouver-living life? Minimal because it has to be, cool because they care, fun because of their opposition, Little Mountain is *such* a breath of happiness and relief in a what is a long string of pseudo-art spaces in the city.

With what I'm sure are plywood walls, it's not much to look at, and the seating situation is painfully uncomfortable (plastic fold up chairs from Ikea, methinks), but the people who run this bad boy know what's up. Reminiscent of one-off art shows in Montreal, Little Mountain puts the emphasis on the art, the show, the performers -- not on making the place look "cool."

A rad little music space; a perfect gallery to drink bad wine out of plastic cups in; a good venue to watch a Beckett classic. Much respect, Little Mountain -- especially in a city where the exact minimal, DIY, put-your-attention-on-the-art feel they've achieved (on what I'm sure is a less than zero budget) is what every new Portand-esque shop attempts to attain. Money, it would seem, really can't buy everything.

~~~

Emma L. Vancouver, BC
6/3/2010
Great little art venue just off Main. Rad concerts and cool plays and there's just always awesome shit happening here. Check it out!


 



2012 Calendar

Wednesday January 18th
8:00pm
CINEMARTWORK
Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005)
 
Saturday January 21st
1:00pm
STUDIO SALE!

Saturday January 28th
7:00pm
Colliding Passions
Back for the 3rd time @ LMG!
Welcome to the 3rd Colliding Passions!
A night of art, music, poetry, dance, film, jewelry, & photography
Tickets are $20 IN ADVANCE
Featuring:
Music performed by: Young James
Art created by: Ilana Danzig & Judy Villett
Jewelry made by: Robin Miller
Dance/Poetry/Music Creation by: Andrea Pena & Tanille Geib & Granolabear
Performance by: Danielle Wilson
A short film by Brett Ferster
Photography captured by: Hiiro Prince

• Sunday January 29th
7:30pm
PETUNIA, THE MINIMALIST JUG BAND, & SKYE WALLACE
An amazing night of music TICKETS AVAILABLE @ RED CAT RECORDS
PETUNIA, THE MINIMALIST JUG BAND, & SKYE WALLACE
TICKETS AVAILABLE @ RED CAT RECORDS
$10
show begins at 8PM
doors at 7:30pm

Saturday February 9th
Little Mountain Gallery 2nd Annual Art Auction

Saturday February 11th
12:00pm
LMG ART CRAFTFAIR
LOCAL CRAFTERS AND ARTISTS WORKS AVAILABLE

Sunday February 121th
12:00pm
LMG ART CRAFTFAIR

Wednesday February 15th
8:00pm
cinemArtWork

PROLOGUE

Drawings and Prints by Jonathan Reid Sevigny
Friday, August 26, 2011 - 7:00pm
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 1:00pm
Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 1:00pm
Monday, August 29, 2011 - 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 1:00pm
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 1:00pm
Friday, September 2, 2011 - 1:00pm
Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 1:00pm
Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 1:00pm
Monday, September 5, 2011 - 1:00pm

PROLOGUE.
Drawings and Prints by Jonathan Reid Sevigny
http://joreid.blogspot.com/
OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY AUG. 26th
Exhibit runs from AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
Open daily from 1-4pm

 



 

2011 Calendar

All designated Community Events at L.M.G. are open to the public
Pay what you can - cover charge by donation.

  • Wednesday February 2nd

    (All day)

    Black Thumb. New Works by Jessica Jang

    LMG is proud to have Jessica Jang back and exhibiting her amazing work on our walls.

  • Thursday February 3rd

    (All day)

    Black Thumb. New Works by Jessica Jang

    LMG is proud to have Jessica Jang back and exhibiting her amazing work on our walls.

  • Friday February 4th

    (All day)

    Black Thumb. New Works by Jessica Jang

    LMG is proud to have Jessica Jang back and exhibiting her amazing work on our walls.

  • Saturday February 5th

    (All day)

    Black Thumb. New Works by Jessica Jang

    LMG is proud to have Jessica Jang back and exhibiting her amazing work on our walls.

  • Sunday February 6th

    (All day)

    Black Thumb. New Works by Jessica Jang

    LMG is proud to have Jessica Jang back and exhibiting her amazing work on our walls.

 

Little Mtn Craft

Craft, Design, Art, & Food! Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 11:00am

Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 11:00am
Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 11:00am
Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 11:00am

DRAWFORTH! A monthly drawing social 6-10PM:
August 16
September 20
October 30
November 15

Tables and chairs provided, some paper and pencils/pens will be available to use as well, all are encouraged to bring your own supplies. We have a record player and ghetto blaster for background tunes, DRAWFORTH! is intended to be a monthly night for people to gather and work individually or collaboratively in a peaceful fun environment.

HIDDEN AGENDA Acoustic Variety Show 8-10PM:
September 2
September 16
October 14
November 18

Sunday October 30th
6:40pm
DRAWFORTH
A MONTHLY DRAWING SOCIAL

Wednesday November 2nd
7:00pm
The Summer I spent On EI
Art by JASON GOWANS

Wednesday November 2nd
7:00pm
The Summer I spent On EI
Art by JASON GOWANS

Thursday November 3rd
(All day)
The Summer I spent On EI
Art by JASON GOWANS

Thursday November 3rd
(All day)
The Summer I spent On EI
Art by JASON GOWANS

•Friday November 25th
7:30pm
SAM SHEPARD'S TRUE WEST
MAIN STREET THEATRE
 
•Saturday November 26th
7:30pm
SAM SHEPARD'S TRUE WEST
MAIN STREET THEATRE
 
•Sunday November 27th
7:30pm
SAM SHEPARD'S TRUE WEST
MAIN STREET THEATRE
 
•Tuesday November 29th
7:30pm
SAM SHEPARD'S TRUE WEST
MAIN STREET THEATRE
 
•Wednesday November 30th
7:30pm
SAM SHEPARD'S TRUE WEST
MAIN STREET THEATRE
 

 



 

2010 Calendar

 

April, 2010

Friday, April 2, 2010 - 7:30pm

SARAH WHEELER and The Campfire Synthesizers
feat, Dave Phillips, Sarah Wheeler The Campfire Synthesizers, and Way To Go Einstein

/// A wonderful rocking night of music ///
FEATURING.....
SARAH WHEELER and The Campfire Synthesizers
DAVE PHILLIPS &


SLEEPY HOLIDAY
Sleep Holiday The Magician & The Gates of Love Shane Turner Overdrive
Hornby Island Free Store and Recycling Depot
island photo exhibit on the mainland / PHOTOS by Graeme Fisher
THE CREAKING PLANKS AND RAGHU LOKANATHAN TRIO
TRY SAYING THE RAGHU LOKANATHAN TRIO THREE TIMES FAST
APOLLO GHOST
MOUNT BENSON 12" LP RELEASE
MATTHEW BARBER
TRUE BELIEVER tour. Matthew Barber, Adaline and Laura Smith. An intimate evening of solo performances not to be missed
PAWNSHOP DIAMOND
with David Newberry and James Lamb
THE PROJEKTOR, by Ryen Frogatt
film debut screening of THE PROJEKTOR
OH MY DARLING
on tour

Tuesday April 6th
7:00pm
Hornby Island Free Store and Recycling Depot
Photographs by Graeme Fisher

Friday March 26th
7:00pm
GONE BABY GONE
new works by Edward McKeever

Friday March 19th
7:00pm
MUSIC FROM A PINE & A PINECONE
Kate Maki and Brent Randall Record Release Tour

Saturday March 6th
7:30pm
Corbin Murdoch and the Nautical Miles release party for A Year in Song
12 months. 12 songs. 12 works of art.

Sunday February 28th
7:30pm
ANOTHER NIGHT OF PLEASING SQUEEZING
Accordion Noir radio show / podcast LIVE!

Sunday February 21st
6:00pm
EARLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES w/ DAVE PHILLIPS
LITTLE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY MAESTRO DAVE PHILLIPS

Friday February 19th
7:30pm
SARAH WHEELER & FRIENDS
with EL DORADO and DAVE PHILLIPS


Jan 29, 2010
7:00pm
Collapsing Opposites

 Jan 23, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

 Jan 22, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Jan 21, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Jan 20, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Jan 19, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Jan 18, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Jan 17, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Jan 16, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Jan 15, 2010
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Thursday January 14th
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Wednesday January 13th
8:00pm
AMERICAN BUFFALO
by David Mamet. Brought to you by the Main Street Theatre Equity Co-op

Sunday January 10th
6:00pm
Dave Phillips
Guitarist Singer Songwriter

Saturday January 9th
7:30pm
SAFE AMP FUNDRAISER
a night of music by S.A.S.S.

 


 

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