By Design: A Journey Through Art and Culture Talk Series

Welcome to By Design, a captivating lecture series designed for those who appreciate art, culture and conversation. Some talks explore our feature exhibitions, while others highlight the contributions of community partners. Settle in with a warm cup of tea and light snacks as you engage with experts who share fascinating insights on a variety of topics. These talks offer a rich, immersive experience—one conversation at a time.

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  • Coffee, tea and light snacks included.
  • Buy a ticket for a single talk or save by purchasing the entire series!
  • Limited pay-what-you-can (PWYC) tickets available for individual talks.
  • Members receive 10% discount. Current members sign in. New members sign up.

Wild Stories: Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking 
February 14, 2025 I 6:15–8:15 PM 
Conference Hall, Royal BC Museum 
$25 per person, limited Pay-What-You-Can tickets available 
 

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How India’s Cotton Cloth Forever Changed Fashion and the World  
March 28, 2025 I 7:00–8:00 PM 
Conference Hall, Royal BC Museum 
$25 per person, limited Pay-What-You-Can tickets available 
 

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Books, Zines, Prints, and Site-Specific Works  
April 25, 2025 I 7:00–8:00 PM  
Conference Hall, Royal BC Museum 
$25 per person, limited Pay-What-You-Can tickets available 
 

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Beyond the Wall: Curating Graffiti Jams in Public Spaces  
May 29, 2025 I 7:00–8:00 PM  
Conference Hall, Royal BC Museum 
$25 per person, limited Pay-What-You-Can tickets available 
 

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