The first of its kind in B.C., SUPPLY Victoria Creative Reuse Centre diverts used art, office and school supplies from the landfill and into the hands of artists and teachers. Read more…
Multi-talented writer Mark Leiren-Young dives into the world of sharks
We talked to multi-talented Mark Leiren-Young about his art and passion. He shares 5 Fun Facts about himself including being a self-confessed comic book nerd once owned 15,000 comics! Read more…
Gallery Merrick offers a platform for artists, both established and new
Joe Bembridge, owner of Gallery Merrick showcases fine art from new and emerging Canadian artist at its soaring 2,800-square-foot gallery on Victoria’s Government Street. Read more…
Paula Callahan’s Art of War
We talked to Paula Callahan, artist, nurse and a member of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning team about her life experiences and how her paintings reveal a personal narrative about pain and reconciliation. Read more…
Curbside Colour murals reconnect history and place
A street mural is underway at a new plaza on the corner of Gonzales Avenue and Richmond Road, part of the Curbside Colour project, a collaboration between the City of Victoria and Greater Victoria Placemaking Network. Read more…
Celebrate Black History Month at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Until March 13, visitors to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria can take a self-guided tour of Denyse Thomasos: Odyssey. The exhibition includes works from all phases of Thomasos’s career and celebrates her historic contribution to Canadian art. Read more…
Meet the AGGV Gallery Associates
An introduction to the Gallery Associates, friends of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria who contribute their time and talent to growing the gallery’s collections and programs. Read more…
Sidney Museum showcases Icelandic textile art
The Sidney Museum celebrates the unique aesthetic of Icelandic culture in woven form when it opens its newest exhibition, Connected Heritage. Read more…
Local Theatres Finds New Ways to Create Community
Missing the communal experience of live theatre? Local theatre companies like SKAM, Phoenix Theatre, and The Belfry are finding new ways to present their work. Read more…
AGGV Launches TD Artist Guide
Pandemic safety measures have forced the cancellation of this year’s event, but organizers have found a new way to promote artists in our region. Read more…