Hoorasa Sahandpour — Exhibitions, Awards & Community Art

Hoorasa Sahandpour is a visual artist, painter and art educator based in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Her creative practice includes oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, drawing, figurative work, floral subjects and landscapes. Her exhibition history spans Iran, Canada and international art programs.

Selected exhibitions

2025 — Colors of Emotion, solo exhibition, Violet Auto Centre, North Vancouver, Canada (November 16).

2022 — Caroun Art Gallery, Vancouver, Canada (solo exhibition; January, according to earlier artist CV).

2021 — Artem Gallery, Los Angeles, USA (solo exhibition certificate dated September 17); additional participation in Climax.

2021 — Freedom Art Gallery, Rome, Italy (solo exhibition certificate, June 30–July 31).

2020–2021 — Shalman Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran (solo exhibitions recorded in artist CV).

2014 — Shalman Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran (documented exhibition participation).

International recognition

2022 — The Voice of Art, Bürgerhaus Schortens, Germany, July 20–30; exhibition participation and gold-recognition certificate.

2021 — Freedom Art Gallery, Rome, Italy; bronze recognition displayed on exhibition certificate.

2021 — Participation in online group exhibitions in Türkiye, including Wave of Art and Sanattan Art’a Kalan.

Art education and workshops

January 26 and May 2, 2025 — Led adult painting workshops at West Vancouver United Church, planning the sessions, preparing materials, demonstrating techniques and guiding participants.

2015–2024 — Founded and managed an art studio and gallery in Iran, teaching painting and drawing and organising exhibitions and workshops.

2023–2024 — Painting instructor at Atashzad Art Gallery, Iran.

Art in the community

May 2025 and May 2026 — Contributed original artworks to Journey Home Community’s fundraising galas, helping support the organisation’s work with refugees and newcomer families.

August–September 2024 — Volunteered with North Van Arts, contributing 30.5 hours to exhibitions, artwork installation and community arts activities.

This is a selected professional record; additional archival documentation and new work continue to be organised for the artist’s portfolio.