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…
Victoria Art Checkup: The Bateman Gallery of Nature
A weekly Q&A column that talks with our city’s arts and culture organizations about how they are navigating the current crisis Read more…
AGGV Curator Michelle Jacques’ Beloved Painting Connects her to the Past
The objects we surround ourselves with can remind us of who we are and connect us to other people, places and times. We invited Michelle Jacques of the AGGV to tell the story of her beloved friend’s painting. Read more…
Tonino Mantovani’s Scarves are a Piece of Italy
Designer Tonino Mantovani creates scarves from his own paintings with the goal of evoking beauty and pleasure with his colourful creations. Read more…
Carla and Michael Perry’s Home Is Basically a Live-In Art Gallery
Leading up to the AGGV’s annual House Tour on September 24, YAM visits one of Victoria’s most artful homes, renovated specifically to showcase the owners’ impressive collection, which includes iconic pieces by David Blackwood and Douglas Coupland. Read more…