FLEET: Foreshore

March 1 - May 3, 2026

We are excited to welcome Christina Capilano to FLEET: Foreshore! This is the first artist residency at this location, and the first in a series of residencies in partnership with Nch’ḵay̓*. During her visit to FLEET, Capilano will be working on pieces for the nearby Sen̓áḵw Towers: an area rug for the common space in Tower 3 and a metal inlay for the village grounds that will be visible from the Burrard Street Bridge. Christina's work is inspired by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) legends, land, and history, and aims to evoke connection to "who we are as stewards of the land." In Christina's words, "I want people to be able to look at the work and say, ‘This is Sen̓áḵw, this is Vancouver, this is home.’ I want it to feel comfortable and welcoming.”

Visit FLEET & meet the artist on a Community Drop-In Day or for her Artist Talk! Details below.

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Community Drop-In Days: (FREE! Drop in anytime between 1-3pm)

Sunday April 5th from 1-3pm:

‍Meet the artist - and her family! Christina and many members of her family welcome everyone to join them for this special afternoon where they will share songs, drumming, and their knowledge of the history of the lands upon which Sen̓áḵw rises.

Remarks will begin shortly after 1pm by FLEET & the artist, and songs, drumming, story will begin around 1:45pm. Drop in anytime.

Sunday May 3rd from 1-3pm: 

‍Meet the artist and visit the FLEET studio!

Community Drop-In Days are timed with our neighbours' Pay What You Can days: The Museum of Vancouver, The Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the HR MacMillan Space Centre.

Artist Talk: (FREE! Please RSVP to fleetstudios@othersights.ca)

Sunday April 26th from 1-2pm:

‍Meet the artist and hear about her creative process, and what's inspiring her during her studio time.

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Location:

FLEET: Foreshore is located at 1100 Chestnut Street in Vancouver near The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre’s Observatory (“Gordon Southam Observatory”) The Museum of Vancouver, and the Sen̓áḵw Towers. Colonial name “Vanier Park”.

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Artist Bio

I am Christina Capilano, from the Mathias family of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh nation. I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. In 2023 I lost my mother to cancer. She would say that she was learning our traditions so that she may be a worthy ancestor to remember one day, and "just trying to be better than I was yesterday”. Art is medicine; beading, weaving, carving, regalia making and design work allow me to feel connected to my heritage and closer to my ancestors. In my mother's memory, I strive to continue learning and creating. With this residency, I want to create designs that will be turned into an area rug and displayed in the common space of one of the Sen̓áḵw towers, as well as designs for a metal inlay feature outside of the wellness pavillion at Sen̓áḵw.

FLEET: Foreshore is generously supported by The British Columbia Arts Council, City of Vancouver, and Canada Council for the Arts.

*Visit Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation's website here to learn more about their work and the Sen̓áḵw Towers.

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Photo of Christina Capilano and her mother, 2026. Courtesy of the artist.

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