In the summer of 2003, a group of seven artists came together to open a collective gallery to have a permanent home to show and sell our work and to offer consignment space to other artists. We all pitched in to transform what was once a cafe into a gallery. The hard work paid off and in the early fall 'Arts Off Main' opened to the public. Shortly thereafter we were joined by a talented framer.
Graham Watts is a landscape artist specializing in capturing the wildlife and local scenery of Vancouver, Whistler, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. His original hand-painted oil on canvas pieces blend realism with his unique interpretation, creating vibrant and evocative scenes. Graham has called the Sea-to-Sky region home for over 25 years. He draws inspiration from its diverse people, environments, colours, and sounds, reflecting his deep connection to the West Coast in his art. Graham’s work has gained widespread appeal, with pieces sold across British Columbia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Vancouver is known as many things: beautiful, breathtaking, and home to two million people. The city is also considered to be the production capital of the game industry in North America. Companies such as Radical Entertainment, Electronic Arts, and Relic Entertainment call the region home. The city is the continent's third largest film and television production center behind Los Angeles and New York. Truly a city for innovative people, Vancouver, British Columbia is the gem of the Canadian southwest coast.