It's become a Valentine's tradition in the Royal City.

Each year, as Valentine's Day approaches, Van Dop Gallery presents its annual exhibition Heart to Heart: A Celebration of Love and Friendship.

The exhibition includes a collection of one-of-a-kind artworks, curated by gallery owner Trudy Van Dop, that celebrate relationships of all kinds - lovers, friends, sisters, mothers, aunts.

This year's Heart to Heart exhibition kicks off with an open house on Saturday, February 11, from noon to 5 p.m.

Jewelry artist Joanna Lovett is the special guest, and she'll be on hand for the open house.

The exhibition also features artists Lori Papadiuk, Keith and Celia Rice-Jones, Judy Vilmain, Boris Kramer, Robert Held, Marcia Stacey, Laura Van der Linde, Tammy Hudgeon, Damaris Oakley, Ruth Block, Grace Lee, Jack Willoughby, Fahim, Carole Arnston, Elaine Savoie, and Victoria Ronco and David Kelly with Pieces of II handmade jewelry.

Heart to Heart is the Van Dop Gallery's first show of the new year.

Van Dop Gallery is at 421 Richmond St. Visits to the gallery at other times can be arranged by appointment at 604-521-7887.

For more information, see www.vandopgallery.com.