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Juried Art Exhibit 2026
This year's theme is In Motion. Thinking about this theme brings to mind the forces of nature, the bustle of the city, the energy of a sporting event, and how motion has shaped human history by the movement of people, ideas, and cultures across time and place.
This year's Juried Art Exhibit brings together forty artists and their work to be viewed by the public at the Poirier branch Library Lounge. We thank each and every artist who submitted their work. The selection by the jury was difficult, but we are excited to showcase these local artists at the Library.
You can view this art by visiting the Library Lounge at the Poirier branch beginning September 27th. Details are below, under the header: Exhibition. Don't miss our Opening Reception, either! It's on October 2nd, and the details are below under the header: Opening Reception.
Exhibition
September 27–November 22
Poirier, Library Lounge
575 Poirier St., Coquitlam BC
Opening Reception
Friday, October 2 | 6:30–8:00 pm | Poirier, Library Lounge
Grab a friend (or two!) and enjoy some refreshments while viewing the Exhibit and mingling with the artists. Dressing up is not required, but enthusiastically encouraged! This is an after-hours event.
Registration is required. Details can be found here, opens a new window.
Special Notes
- Registration is free and will open on September 4th at 9:00 am. No tickets will be available at the door.
- Besides refreshments and mocktails, we will have a wine bar with drinks available for purchase. To purchase alcoholic beverages, attendees must be 19+ and present valid government-issued photo ID.
- Proceeds will go towards cost-recovery and Coquitlam Public Library's programs and services.
This Year's Artists
We thank each artist who took the time to submit their application. Artworks were selected after careful consideration of each piece, its relation to the theme, and the exhibit as a whole. The list of selected artists and artworks is below (and available as a PDF here, opens a new window).
| Artist | Work on Display |
|---|---|
| Adam Zaminpaima | Wayward |
| Amanda Lam | Shore Pine |
| Andrea Matus | An Identity of Secrets |
| Angela Ge | Look |
| Anju Chhokar | Woman in Chaos and Calm |
| Ashley Carpenter | Flow of Life |
| Azam Solat | Cycles of Renewal |
| Baran Sabahi | Radiance Within |
| Carlos Novellino | Vibrant Life |
| Clara Lam | Beautiful Clearwater Lake |
| Elena Marin | Life |
| Ellen Ayer | Curve of Equestrian Time |
| Emily Xu | Shared Rhythms |
| Erika Schmidt | The Power of Words |
| Gavin Long | In Motion |
| Isadora Vieytes | Resistance |
| Jerry (Allen) Janzen | Hot Summer Nights |
| Jorge Rebollo | Billie |
| Kai Lye | The Commuter |
| Lisa Zizzari | Mustang in Motion |
| Liza Tumaliuan | Incoming |
| Lynn Hyun | One Summer Day |
| Marley Kong | The Gentleman is Content in Poverty |
| Michael Davis | At the Crossing |
| Min Joyce Abraham | Waterfall Hidden int he Mountains |
| Mina Kang | The Wind's Journey: The Breath of the Meadow |
| Najmeh Abtahi | Whispers of Spring |
| Oreoluwa Eniade | Emotional Exhaustion |
| Reid McLeavy | The Melting Man |
| Rowen Sweet | Bay |
| Samantha Thiessen | Life in the Sea Shallows |
| Soheila Siari | Blooming Poppies |
| Steve Kazemir | Water Dancer |
| Tania Muckart | Celebrating the Spirit |
| Taliah Lee | A Calming Forest |
| Tracy Xie | The Cell in Motion |
| Tiffany Lin | Days from Sunshine to Starlight |
| Yueqiao Mao | The Garden Girl |
| Yuxin Zhang | Summer Dream |
| Yvonne Gomez | Moving through Port Coquitlam |
Special Dates for Artists
- September 16–19: Artwork drop off. Please schedule an appointment to drop-off your work.
- November 25: Artwork pick-up begins. Please schedule an appointment to retrieve your work.
Appointments can be scheduled by emailing our librarian, Shirley Chan.
Questions?
Contact Shirley Chan at schan@coqlibrary.ca.