Gallery 2 Grand Forks Art Gallery — Attraction in Grand Forks

I've been wanting to stop here for ages and was truly excited that I'd made room this trip. Maybe that's why I was so disappointed. The gal in the gift shop was sweet and eager to help me find my way thru the gallery. There was a man that was, well, politely rude... especially by Canadian standards. One room in the building is the history of the area. I actually found a photo of my great great paternal grandfather! That one room is why it ranked two stars. Most of the current showing is the tremendous flooding to the region spring of 2018. The flood was so powerful it destroyed a great section of Grand Forks & changed the path of the Grandby River. When asked about "after" pics or ANY post flood info... they were bewildered by the very idea. I know this is an ART gallery but it's also set itself up as the intellectual center of all things flood related EXCEPT the actual effects and aftermath of the flood. I'm sad I can't...

This is a well-run gallery with always interesting art displays which change frequently. The building that houses it (and its garden) is spectacular on its own. I'm just a sometimes visitor to Grand Forks, but I love this gallery and visit every time I'm there. The small store has really neat things for sale (everything from books to jewelry to pottery to cards to ... well, you get it), usually from local or BC artists; I always buy something and usually spend more than I intended. I'm a fan, and urge any visitor to take the time...

Great starting place for anyone new to Grand Forks and the Boundary region, with a tourist info centre, pictorial heritage gallery, artisan gift shop, a permanent collection and several rooms for local and travelling exhibitions. Gallery 2 also offers tours, lectures and forums, studio art classes, and annual events like the Wine Tasting Gala and...