Art and Connection 2025 Hosted by iForest Design and Build

Art + Connection 2025 is a vibrant summer celebration hosted by iForest, uniting local creatives, design professionals, and community members for an inspiring evening of art, music, and connection.

Join us Thursday, July 3rd at the Cosentino Vancouver Showroom for:🎶 Live music🎨 Curated artwork💬 Design spotlight talk🍷 Drinks + catering🎁 Raffle prizes — win appliances, renovation perks, and more!

Whether you're planning a renovation or simply love beautiful design, this is the perfect chance to meet industry specialists—from appliances to plumbing fixtures—and discover fresh ideas for your home.

With the generous support of Cosentino and our amazing sponsors, this evening is all about celebrating creativity, building community, and sharing iForest’s journey of thoughtful, people-centred design.

Let’s connect, collaborate, and celebrate.

Art + Connection 2025 is a vibrant summer celebration hosted by iForest, uniting local creatives, design professionals, and community members for an inspiring evening of art, music, and connection.

Join us Thursday, July 3rd at the Cosentino Vancouver Showroom for:

🎶 Live music

🎨 Curated artwork

💬 Design spotlight talk

🍷 Drinks + catering

🎁 Raffle prizes — win appliances, renovation perks, and more!

Whether you're planning a renovation or simply love beautiful design, this is the perfect chance to meet industry specialists—from appliances to plumbing fixtures—and discover fresh ideas for your home.

With the generous support of Cosentino and our amazing sponsors, this evening is all about celebrating creativity, building community, and sharing iForest’s journey of thoughtful, people-centred design.

Let’s connect, collaborate, and celebrate.

About this event

Join us in celebrating iForest’s journey—fueled by community, creativity, and connection. Inspired by the spirit of Gertrude and Alice, Angela and Gillian turned a chance Airbnb meeting into a thriving partnership. With the support of our incredible sponsors, we proudly present an evening of art, music, and design, featuring talented local artists and creators.

Check out Last Year's Event!

Venue

Cosentino Vancouver Showroom

Join us in the heart of Vancouver’s iconic Armoury District at Cosentino City Vancouver—a stunning 380 m² space designed to inspire creativity and community. Surrounded by interior design studios, antique shops, and furniture galleries, this beautifully curated showroom offers the perfect setting for an evening of art, connection, and celebration.

OUR ARTISTS & MUSICIANS

Artist: Vera Fear

Art Type: Acryclic Painting

Vera is primarily self taught in watercolour and acrylic mediums. She likes to paint mainly local subjects, but is also inspired by many wonderful images elicited through her travels in Italy and Great Britain. Vera presently participates with artistic sessions at the Kerrisdale community center.

Artist: Cole Drugge

Artist: Alonzo Tam

Artist: Jennifer Lara

Musicians: Emilio Suarez

Emilio is a Calgary born musician and composer. His love for music brought him to Vancouver in 2015. He completed his studies and was awarded his bachelor of music in Jazz Studies at Capilano University in 2020.

In Calgary Emilio studied double bass with Rubim DeToledo, Head of faculty of Grant Macewen Jazz Department, and Classical bass with Sheila Garrett, Assistant principle bass chair of the Calgary Philharmonic. Since then he has gone to study with Cody Hutchinson, John Day, and Vancouver's own Darren Radtke, Andre Lechance, and Jodi Proznick.

Emilio's style is a dynamic range from jazz and bebop to contemporary, classical, and pop. He has been featured on many recordings that cross all these genres. His latest work is featured in recordings with Vancouver artists KAIS, 45th Avenue Jazz Band, Ilhan Saferali, Noriko Jazz, and EITHER EITHER.

and more to come!

Musicians (Guitar): Isa Hastings & Lucien Lawley

Duo with the rock and roll hair, mixing sweet and soulful melodies with folk classics, this youthful duo features Isa Hastings on guitar and Lucien Lawley on the guitar and harmonica.

OUR SPONSORS

iForest Design & Build: Established by Angela and Gillian, this interior design and renovation company has evolved into a reputable firm renowned for its exceptional projects across Vancouver. Our commitment to artistry is the cornerstone of our success, creating spaces that inspire an artistic lifestyle.

Wolf/Subzero: Pioneers in luxury kitchen design, Wolf and Sub-Zero deliver unmatched performance, craftsmanship, and timeless style for inspired cooking and living.

RAFFLE PRIZES:

1. iForest Gift Basket
2. Cosentino Gift Basket
3. Smeg Coffee Machine (valued at $349)

More to come!

Dress Code

CLASSIC OLD MONEY STYLE

Here are some inspo photos: