#9 CityState & CoDesign Studio
CityState is a boutique planning and design firm specializing in rezoning, subdivision, heritage revitalization, multi-family development, building applications and, forward-thinking design!
Actively involved in more than 100 development projects across the Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast, and beyond, CityState is a proud sponsor of the Ioco Players and other local arts groups.
Located inside the renovated second floor of a heritage building in the heart of Moody Centre. The floor was transformed by CityState into a modern, creative space bustling with urban planners and designers. Down the hall, the CoDesign Studio offers co-work members a quiet place to work outside the home.
Address: 2nd Floor, 2414 Saint Johns Street, Port Moody
Artists
Tamara Grand
I am an abstract artist drawn to bold colour, organic shapes, and the energy of transformation. My paintings explore memory, emotion, and change, capturing both fleeting moments and the layers of history that build over time. Each piece is a reflection of my own evolving process—intuitive, expressive, and always open to surprise.
As a primarily self-taught artist, I embrace spontaneity, allowing my work to develop through an ongoing dialogue with the canvas. I don’t begin with a fixed plan; instead, I respond to each mark, shape, and colour in real time. My process is about discovery, letting unexpected relationships emerge between elements and allowing space for both clarity and complexity. I work in acrylic paint and wax pastel on canvas.
My current body of work explores the idea of portals—openings into other spaces, memories, or ways of seeing. The paintings themselves act as doorways, drawing viewers in and encouraging them to engage beyond the surface. Within the compositions, portal-like forms suggest movement and transition, symbolizing the continuous process of change.
At its heart, my work is an exploration of becoming—of embracing uncertainty, honouring what came before, and stepping into what’s next. Each painting is an invitation to slow down, look closer, and find meaning in the layers of time, colour, and form.
Marney-Rose Edge
Marney-Rose Edge is a Vancouver based artist who paints fragility in nature, finding the beauty with an air of romance. It is her true mastery that make her paintings come alive.
Although Edge is well known for her watercolours, oils and charcoal have become an important part of her creative process.
Her subject matter over the years has included florals, nests, seascapes, animals, and landscapes. The subject suggests the choice of medium.
In 2024 she was selected to join the prestigious artist residency in France at Chateau Orquevaux for 2 weeks.
Marney-Rose has appeared on the cover of International Artist Magazine, with a 10 page feature article. Her work has been featured in the highly-acclaimed series of Splash books, the Best of Watercolour and Acrylic works, The Best of Acrylics, as well as receiving many other awards. In 2020 she was featured on Stella’s Studio a television show out of Toronto.
She is a Signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, serving on the Board of Directors for a number of years. Edge is also a Signature member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a Signature member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour.
"My work is anchored by the fragility in nature. Expressed through the fleeting colours of a landscape, the tender beauty of petals and the complex textures from natures architects.
I invite you to explore my expression of a beautiful, fragile world.
Being a master of different mediums, it is my creative expression that dictates my choices. I work in watercolour, or charcoal or oils. Gently caressing them in many layers, creating depth and dimension within each painting. My colour palette has a base of 12 colours which can vary or be extended, depending on the subject."
Roham Behmanesh
Roham Behmanesh, a renowned composer, pianist, and conductor, resides in Port Moody, B.C., where he has made significant contributions to the local music scene. In 2007, he founded the ArtSpot Music Academy in Port Moody, where he has since mentored numerous students and artists.
Under Roham Behmanesh's guidance, the ArtSpot team, comprised of seasoned musicians, has curated a series of captivating live music concerts. These events aim to showcase the diverse and vibrant musical tapestry stemming from the myriad cultures united under Canada's flag.
