FANS Tribute to the Arts Gala
Wednesday October 21, 2026 7pm
Please join FANS with emcee Denalda Williams, as we present the prestigious FANS Distinguished Artist Awards to Himikalas Pamela Baker, for her outstanding career in contemporary Coast Salish arts and to Emmett Sparling for his stunning work in photography and media arts. The event includes live performances, presentation of cash grants to artists, art exhibition, catered reception, and our longtime favorite the Mystery Art fundraiser.
FANS is forever grateful for the support received from local businesses. Many of these business have provided support year after year and are true champions for the arts. Bravo to these amazing businesses! For more information about how to be a FANS sponsor, please email: fansawards@gmail.com
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Artists bring people together to see, hear and experience the world in new and imaginative ways. They help us reflect on who we are and where we are going. Artists help build vibrant creative communities. With this in mind FANS was created as a support system for local artists.
For more information about how to be a FANS sponsor, please email: fansawards@gmail.com
Individual artists may apply to the FANS Grant Program for financial support. This funding opportunity is intended to encourage and assist North Shore artists, who have demonstrated a maturity of talent in the advancement of their artistic careers.
The FANS Distinguished Artist Award is intended to publicly recognize and honour North and West Vancouver artists who have created a substantial, nationally recognized body of work in performing, visual, literary or media arts.
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The FANS Society has been hosting an annual arts awards event, to celebrate the vibrant and accomplished North Shore artistic community, since 1995. Over the years the evening has taken on many varied formats and provided the society with the opportunity to:
