Collage of children in traditional Japanese attire participating in a tug-of-war at a summer festival, featuring a bold orange duotone overlay.

Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival 

March 26 to September 5, 2026

Opening reception: March 26, 2026, 6-8pm

Return to Paueru Gai is a retrospective exhibition celebrating 50 years of Powell Street Festival’s art and activism through photographs, videos and installations.

Curated by Emiko Morita

With financial support from Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Powell Street Festival Society, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.


Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM - 6:00PM / Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Closed Monday and Canada Day.
Admission by donation.