#7 Grit Cafe & Mary Anne’s Place by Placemaker
Grit Café is more than a coffee shop — it’s a creative hub where community and artistry meet. With curated local artwork, a welcoming atmosphere, and a menu of great coffee, fresh food, and house-baked goods, Grit is a space for connection, inspiration, and expression.
Mary Anne’s Place by Placemaker Communities is a premium boutique community at the gateway of Port Moody, offering a collection of air-conditioned 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes for sale. Thoughtfully designed with elevated finishes and modern comforts, this presale development reflects Placemaker’s commitment to quality, livability, and connection.
With over 20 years of experience, Placemaker Communities builds with purpose — and Mary Anne’s Place is no exception: a home where lifestyle, location, and thoughtful design come together.
Address: 50 Queens St Port Moody, BC
Website: https://www.gritstudio.ca/
Website: https://maryannesplace.ca
Instagram: @live.grit, @placemakercommunitiesinc
Facebook: @gritcafeportmoody
Art In Motion
As part of Port Moody’s Art Shuffle, “Art in Motion” is a vibrant stop along your creative journey — featuring local artists, live music, and community connection.
Explore a curated mix of visual art at Grit Café and Mary Anne's Place - including both inside the space and on the patio, with live music on the Queen Street Plaza stage sponsored by Placemaker Communities.
Whether you're discovering emerging talent or simply soaking up the vibe, this is a space to pause, connect, and enjoy art in all its forms.
Artists
Bong Salaveria
Dabria Gosse
I'm a Vancouver based artisan that creates small batch, sculptural and functional homeware out of concrete.
With the help of my partner Brad, I combined my interests in entrepreneurship with my passion for design to create Twentytwodecor.
I pour my heart and soul into every piece that I create and I am so grateful for everyone who’s supported this journey.
Diane Swartzberg
Diane Swartzberg is a South African born Canadian who lives in Coquitlam. Her dual background is evident in her work which often features the rich plant and animal life of these two countries. She enjoys spending time outdoors, running, hiking, camping and kayaking, and these activities often inspire her work. She is a self-taught artist, primarily working in pen and ink, creating detailed drawings of nature and animals.
Harmonie Garry
Harmonie is a French-born artist and author based in Coquitlam, BC. She founded LeRendreVivant in 2017 and has since explored a wide range of creative practices — from theatre and murals to upcycled furniture, children’s books, and illuminated paper-cut shadow boxes. Always curious to try new mediums, she now presents her very first series of digital drawings, created with a newborn in her arms.
Innara Walker
I'm an artist exploring the intersection of architecture, culture, and the natural environment. Growing up in Coquitlam, BC, my connection to nature was nurtured by my father, an artist and teacher. This early influence shaped my artistic perspective, focusing on natural and built environments. My primary medium is ink on paper, capturing the movement and character of places. I often enhance my sketches with watercolour to emphasize key features and highlight vibrant details.
Katy Jackson
My life as an autistic creative has always had me thinking outside of the box. The stories I express in my art are told through many mediums and they interplay as intended. This approach allows me to not hold back and express the experience of having a neurodivergent brain.
Lauren Yamauchi
I have lived in Port Moody since 1991. I've seen many changes over the years but the beauty of the forests, mountains, rivers, lakes and trails have thankfully remained. I am truly grateful for the gift of the outdoors here in the Tri-Cities, spend as much time outside as I can and am inspired by all that surrounds me.
https://keepingitlight.ca/
Lilly Mennie
I have been working with ceramics for 15 plus years. I make my pottery at my house, mostly wheel thrown pieces. I usually enter 2-3 craft sales a year. I also have consignment pieces at Grit Coffee Shop in Port Moody.
Monique Paulino
Welcome to my world of colourful whimsy! I'm Monique, a watercolour/acrylic artist and accessory designer. Art has always provided me with a sense of peace and joy. It has allowed me to express my personality. Inspired by nature and pop culture, I create art that is playful, feminine and quirky. From statement accessories to whimsical illustrations, my designs are meant to bring a smile to your face and
uplift your spirits.
Narges Hosseini Izadi
I’m Narges Hosseini Izadi, a professional artist and photographer specializing in Hyperreal Chiaroscuro, watercolor, and textile design. As an experienced art instructor, I have trained students in the complexities of Hyperreal Chiaroscuro and watercolour techniques, helping them develop precision and depth in their work. My artistic journey is driven by a passion for blending creativity with technical mastery, continuously pushing the boundaries of visual expression.
Nicole Chiang
I’m an avid traveller (and pharmacist turned copywriter/marketer) who started Sisi Sote back in 2013.
Using fabrics from around the world, our statement necklaces promote a more boho way of life: more adventure, discovery and creativity.
I believe there’s a free spirit in everyone yearning to be unleashed!
Nishant Jain
Nishant Jain carries a little sketchbook to make quick sketches of human activity in public spaces. As a self-taught artist, Nishant's work revolves around his curiosity for urban life, and how cities allow complete strangers to coexist in harmony.
His work has been published in news media all over the world and recently he was an artist-in-residence on the SkyTrain. Nishant recently became a father, and makes sure to draw his baby boy everyday. Later this year, he is releasing his first book - "Make (Sneaky) Art".
Pam Zenkawich
Pam Zenkawich is a Port Moody artist. She holds a Visual Communications Degree from the Alberta University of Art and Design. She has studied abroad at Falmouth School of Art & Design (England), Kent State University, and the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design. Over the years, Pam’s career in Graphic Design has won her many National and International design awards. After twenty-five years as a Principal, Art Director and Designer, she now pursues her creative passion through painting.
Simon Maennling
Tessa Amery
Tolulope Kola-Ilesanmi
