2026 Artist News: Exhibitions, Awards, and Media Features

Amy Edgars standing behind a white table with argillite carvings at Crystal Cabin Gallery

Art News for 2026

We’re excited to kick off 2026 by sharing what our talented artists are working on this year. From major exhibitions and community projects to new publications and awards, there’s a lot to celebrate.

Ts'msyen artist morgan asoyuf working in her studioBlue and silver beaded Morgan Asoyuf necklace with red garnet on a black neckpiece

Morgan Asoyuf

Asoyuf's fine work in wood carving and inlay is travelling to Ottawa for Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast, a landmark exhibition organized by the Audain Art Museum. Originally presented in Whistler, Curve! will be held at the National Gallery of Canada from February 13th to July 26th, 2026. This major group exhibit highlights the contributions of female Northwest Coast carvers.

 

Robert Davidson

Haida artist Robert Davidson is featured in We Who Have Known Tides, the Vancouver Art Gallery's newest exhibition on Indigenous art. The show reflects on land, water, and cultural continuity through contemporary Indigenous perspectives. Among many incredible artists, this also marks an opportunity to see Robert Davidson's original painting, Diving Killer Whale (2016), in person.

 

Haida Illustration of a person in a boat on wavy ocean lines with a dark blue background by Haida artist award winner Shoshannah Greene

Shoshannah Greene

Greene had her painting My Heart Is With You, Take Care –Grief Storm included in the Salt Spring National Art Prize competition, where she won the People’s Choice Award for 1st Prize. This original watercolour explores themes of loss, support, and community.

 

Melanie Russ

Russ is also featured in Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast, bringing her unique Haida argillite carvings to a national audience. In addition, her work and artist interview recently appeared in the October-November-December edition of Uppercase Magazine, a quarterly Canadian magazine on design, typography and illustration.


Person holding Fungus man mask casting with intricate carvings by Haida artist Cori Savard against a dark background

Cori Yahl ’Aadas (Savard)

Savard's wood carvings will also travel to Ottawa to join the launch of Curve! in eastern Canada. This past July, she was featured in Gathered Light Magazine's ocean edition, a publication that highlights conservation, photography and artists. 

 

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Billy Yovanovich

Yovanovich is hard at work carving a new 40-foot monumental totem pole to be raised at Skidegate Days 2026 this summer. Keep an eye out for dates of the pole-raising.

 

Christian White

Master Haida carver Christian White recently celebrated the book launch of Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist, chronicling White’s legacy and many apprentices. The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art published this richly illustrated publication in January 2026 to coincide with his first solo exhibition, which ends February 1st, 2026. Mark your calendar for the upcoming book launch on January 30th, 2026 held in Vancouver, Canada. 


We hope these opportunities to experience art inspire you throughout the year! 

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