The Amelia Douglas Gallery is a non-profit organization run by members of the Douglas College community. The mandate of the Art Exhibit Committee is to feature new and established BC artists and to enhance the educational offerings of the College.
The gallery is named after Lady Amelia Douglas, the Cree wife of Sir James Douglas, known for her courage in the face of danger, and her skill and compassion as a nurse and midwife. Learn more about the life of Lady Amelia Douglas here.
The Amelia Douglas Gallery is currently accepting submissions for the 2025/2026 season. If you are an artist interested in the submission process, please see Submission Guidelines.
We welcome you to explore the current and upcoming exhibits below.
Walking Alongside Trauma
January 16 - February 28, 2025
Opening Reception: January 16, 2025 - 4:30 to 6:30pm
A material-based exhibition exploring the societal impact of vicarious traumatization of sexualized violence. The exhibit examines the various impacts of the vicarious traumatization of sexualized violence (VTSV) on society, particularly for those who interact directly with survivors’ trauma (e.g., crisis support workers, family members, health care workers, educators, peers, etc.), who we refer to as “Witnesses”. Thirteen material-based artists have worked with these individuals to translate their experience into objects that will be on display.
A Place Called Home
Shifting Narratives About Housing Justice
March 6- May 2, 2025
Opening reception: Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm
This exhibit is supported by the Changing the Conversation Project, Arts New West, the City of New Westminster and Canada Council for the Arts.
Changing the Conversation (CTC) is a three-year project that examines how public spaces and public art can facilitate a healthier discourse about housing in the community.
This exhibit offers an invitation to bear witness and reflect on how we might help to build a future where justice is not just an aspiration - it’s a fact.
The collection of analog and collage art, photographs, poetry broadsides and neon art features the work of CTC Artist in Residence Amal Ishaque, Marpole Mutual Aid Network members and Community Action Network (CAN) peer leaders from New Westminster.