Summer 2026 Program Guide

Visit The ACT to explore everything creative in Maple Ridge, including live entertainment, arts programs, gallery exhibitions, artist opportunities, volunteer training, and more.

ACT PRESENTS GOLDEN EAR WRITERS LOBBY NIGHTS (FREE ADMISSION)

Every fourth Tuesday of the month, connect with the fellow writers and engage in a series of literature and writing focused activities led by local writers and authors.

MAY 26 AT 7PM: RHETORICAL DEVICES Take a deep dive into the world of self-publishing! Local authors gather for a Lobby Night panel discussion about the creative and technical process of turning your writing into publishable works. JUNE 23 AT 7PM: AN EVENING OF READINGS Enjoy listening to the work of local authors as they share short stories and excerpts from a diverse range of genres and writing styles.

ACT ART GALLERY Free Public Art Exhibitions, featuring local, regional, and national artists. Community-based Exhibitions Interactive Workshops • Guided Tours for Visitors ARTS LEARNING PROGRAMS Classes, camps, and workshops for all ages. Visual Arts • Ceramics • Theatre • Dance • Digital Arts and More!

UPCOMING SUMMER EXHIBITIONS

MAY 30 - JUN 20: SD42 BIANNUAL EXHIBITION This year, the Biannual SD42 show will feature original artworks by students from seven secondary schools in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area.

JUL 1 - AUG 15: A BRUSH WITH POETRY, FEDERATION OF CANADIAN ARTISTS FRASER VALLEY CHAPTER In A Brush with Poetry, the Fraser Valley Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists will showcase paintings that connect the emotions of poetry with artistic expression.

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