Listener in Residence

An online exhibition with Victoria-based artist Libby Oliver.

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The Earth is my Elder

Krista Arias The Earth is my Elder is centred around the film, poetry and installation-based work of artist, poet and earth alchemist Krista Arias. Her work explores the complexities of reconnecting, as a woman and mother, to ancestral homelands, while living as an uninvited guest in Indigenous territories in the USA and Canada. As a member of the Xicana diaspora, Arias' direct connection to

• 510 Fort St, 2nd Floor, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1E6

SPECIAL ART SHOW AT ART IN THE BARN GALLERY

We are presently showcasing spectacular wood sculptures from local artist Brian Rombourg. Also displaying  the art of Jacqui Austin, Roger Champagne, Lenaya Chrystall and Gabriel Taschereau. In a safe and relaxed setting, view quality acrylics, watercolors, Indian ink, photography, jewelry, sketches and wood turning art. There is no better time to support local artists.  Realistic and Accessible A

• Art In The Barn Gallery Inc., 4578 Hughes Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V9E 2B8

What the Land Holds

Tuesday – Saturday, 4:30pm – 10:00pm. Legacy Sidewalk Gallery.  Curated by Nicole Achtymichuk (UVic, BSc ’20, Young Canada Works Curatorial Intern) What the Land Holds is a contemporary video art exhibition that examines the land as integral to Indigenous histories and futures, and as a site of ongoing colonization and alienation. The land holds layers of interpretation that establish pl

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9

Digital Moment

Digital Moment at FLUX Media Gallery in Victoria, BC, showcases a series of short films by artists, GO2 Productions, Allison Moore, Johanna Householder and Judith Price, and June Yeo. This selection of Canadian short films attempts to respond to the questions, How does film mediate the online digital environment? and What is our social relationship to digital interactivity?   Digital Mom

• 1524 Pandora Ave, Victoria, British Columbia

Margo Cooper and Elizabeth Carefoot at Gage Gallery

Margo Cooper and Elizabeth Carefoot present Eccentric Deliberations March 30 - April 18 at Gage Gallery.    A lively Spring tonic awaits visitors to the Gage Gallery in early April 2021. Margo Cooper and Elizabeth Carefoot present a vibrant series of abstractions titled Eccentric Deliberations. The artwork of this talented duo is eccentric in the best possible way: avant-garde,

• 2031 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, Victoria BC, British Columbia, V8R 1E5

Victoria Baroque: Messiah Parts 2 & 3 "Easter" Online Concert

Victoria Baroque and Cowichan Symphony Society present: Handel's Messiah Parts 2 & 3 "Easter" Livestream Concert The Passion-tide and Easter parts of Handel's beloved Messiah performed in a fresh and uniquely intimate manner by an all-star ensemble from the beautiful acoustics of the Church St John the Divine, Victoria. Soloists: Jennifer Turner, soprano Deanne Sills, mezzo sop

• Victoria, British Columbia

Featured Artists at the Gallery at Matticks Farm

April Featured Artists at the Gallery at Matticks Farm: Introducing  Jessica Pedersen   Jessica Pedersen is a Canadian artist born in Vancouver, BC. She was raised by artist parents - her mother is a ceramic artist and her father is a painter. Jessica studied Fine Arts at Camosun College in Victoria, BC, Emily

Gillian Redwood at Xchanges Gallery

Gillian Redwood continues her experimental dance with universal energies in The Triumph of Light. This new series of expansive acrylic paintings illuminate Xchanges Gallery April 3-18. After our cloistered time under Covid restrictions, Redwood dares to dream of warmth, light and human connection. Artist in attendance Sat & Sun 11am-4pm during exhibition. Xchanges Gallery & Studi

• 2333 Government St., Victoria BC , British Columbia, V8T 4P4

Triumph of Light - Paintings by Gillian Redwood

While the organic cycle makes its inevitable journey through the seasons from dark to light, we struggle to see beyond our masks. Light emerges to a new awakening.  It throws out hope, optimism, humor and creativity on a bleak landscape. Every winter brings an end to the organic cycle and the dark winter days seem endless. The angle of the light is low, throwing dense shadows. As Spring appr

• Suite 6, 2333 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8T4P4

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Gordon Scott

Gordon Scott's early experimentation in a range of mediums – watercolour, charcoal and photography has led to his back-painted acrylic and ink on glass technique. He feels the use of glass panels combined with vivid colours has allowed him to fully express himself and create unique contemporary art. Gordon's panels that hang on the wall are equally as stunning as his tables.   The Avenue

Not Going To Buenos Aires

6 artists inquire into the complexity of yearning to be anywhere other than the ‘Here’ of a pandemic shutdown. From settling into the gratifications of solitude to the restless urges for escape, and all points between, this show reflects their stories. These stories show the diversity of their thoughts and feelings and will surely prompt viewers to consider their own responses to these restrictiv

• Errant Art Space, Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 3B8

Right of Return

Right of Return Sanaz Sohrabi | Caroline So Jung Lee | Mona Kasra | Peng Zuqiang  April 10 to May 8, 2021 online at deluge.ca Deluge Contemporary Art 636 Yates Street, Victoria BC Right of Return is an online exhibition of media works by four international artists exploring revol

Jeremy Herndl: Human Nature

Jeremy Herndl: Human Nature April 10 - 24, 2021   Madrona Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new paintings by Jeremy Herndl.   "Human Nature" is a collection of work that combines the natural landscape with big industry, inviting viewers to look at the beautiful and often contradictory connections between humans and their surrounding environment.    Of t

"Real Life, Real Light" by Dan Eastabrook 

"Real Life, Real Light" by Dan Eastabrook  April 8th - 28th 2021 Dan Eastabrook has called Victoria home since 2009, when he came to study at the Western Academy of Photography. While enrolled, he obtained diplomas in photojournalism and advanced visual comm

Festival of New Works

Canadian College of Performing Arts: Festival of New Works   The Festival of New Works is this week! The two-day festival is the culmination of the Year II mentorship program. Students apply for this extra-curricular with a project proposal. Each student is then paired with a faculty memb

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Marianne Meyer

As a resident of the Okanagan Valley, Marianne drew inspiration this winter from the dark blues and blacks of the frozen lake.  As the temperature warmed, interesting-shaped cracks appeared in the ice. She has captured this in richly layered works of art that show light and shadow in their depths.     The Avenue Gallery 2184 Oak Bay Avenue Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Su

Festival of New Works

Festival of New Works Canadian College of Performing Arts April 15 & 16, 7:30pm   Join us for a provocative and engaging showcase of new artistic works from a variety of disciplines including music, dance, and theatre.

Family Sunday

Who says visual art gets to have all the fun? Words have power and beauty too! Join us online with our guide Marie Metaphor, spoken word artist, as she leads our imaginations to all kinds of enchanting new places. Marie is a multidisciplinary artist and educator living on the traditional and unceded territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples, (Victoria, BC). The vocabulary of the sea, the

• Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - 1040 Moss St , Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Karen Kaiser presents NEW WORK at Gage Gallery

Wonderful whimsy abounds in Karen Kaiser’s NEW WORKS. Using loose flowing brushwork, she conjures up impressions of people and places. These scenes appear vaguely familiar, yet somehow mysterious. Her expanded subjects include interiors, landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes around Victoria and Vancouver Island. http://www.artopenings.ca/karen-kaiser.html  Artist in Attendance: April

• 2031 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, V8R 1E5, Victoria BC, British Columbia, V8R 1E5

Karen Kaiser: New Work

Karen Kaiser presents New Work April 20 - May 9, 2021 at the Gage Gallery See http://www.artopenings.ca/karen-kaiser.html

In Conversation with Makambe K Simamba

In Conversation with Makambe K Simamba: Solo Show Creation As part of our Spring Series we are offering free online programming. This artist talk will be hosted on our Facebook page at 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 20. Join Dora award winner, playwright, theatre creator and UNO Fest al

Powerful Words: Poetrly in the Springtime

n April 20, 2021, at 7:00 pm via Zoom, join the Canadian Club of Victoria's members and friends for Powerful Words: Poetry in the Springtime. The Canadian Club of Victoria’s 2021 cultural event celebrates National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry readings by Vancouver Island’s John Barton, Philip Kevin Paul, Marilyn Bowering, and Bryony Wynne-Jones. National Poetry Month’s

On Beaded Ground

Legacy's summer hours June to August: Wednesday to Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Thursdays 12 pm - 7 pm Curated by Lorilee Wasatasecoot (UVic BA '17) On Beaded Ground explores the essential role of Indigenous women’s creative practices in the reclamation and renewal of culture, identity, stories and teachings. The beaded artworks in the exhibition carry stories. The materials, methods

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Bi Yuan Cheng

Bi Yuan Cheng captures the beauty and drama of the Canadian landscape with calligraphic brushwork. His mastery of light and refined use of colour are a testament to his long standing commitment to painting.     The Avenue Gallery 2184 Oak Bay Avenue Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4:30pm See more at www.theavenuegallery.com

Dana Irving "Pride of Place"

Drawn to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Dana finds inspiration in the quiet grandeur of the rainforest. Influenced by the painters of the 1930's including Canada's own "Group of Seven", Dana's unique style has been described as "Emily Carr meets Dr. Seuss". Living in Vancouver, where nature cannot be ignored, Dana turns her artistic expression toward the spacious forests of ancient tree

• 1203 Broad Street, Victoria, bc, V8V 2T8

Earth Day Concert with Sara Thomsen

Song Like a Seed; An Earth Day Concert with Sara Thomsen Fundraiser for Bowker Creek Originally scheduled as an in-person concert for Earth Day 2020, it had to be cancelled because of COVID. You will not want to miss this one, as well as joining us in support of the important work of daylighting Bowker Creek.  This concert will bring to you a packet of songs like seeds to c

Lyssa Pearson: Looking Glass > Opening Night

Using mirrors, water, and organic materials the artist produces a set of still life images that explore ways in which perceptions of reality can be altered to provoke feelings of unease or uncertainty, distorting expected visual cues and create images that seem untrustworthy. @ Xchanges Gallery. Up the stairs to the balcony.

• 2333 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Lyssa Pearson: Looking Glass

Using mirrors, water, and organic materials the artist produces a set of still life images that explore ways in which perceptions of reality can be altered to provoke feelings of unease or uncertainty, distorting expected visual cues and create images that seem untrustworthy. @ Xchanges Gallery. Up the stairs on the balcony.

• 2333 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Beyond Enlightenment: The Best is Yet to Come

Beyond Enlightenment: The Best is Yet to Come Presenter: Rabbi Matt Ponak Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 7 pm on Zoom   Does Judaism have an end goal for spiritual growth? Is Buddhist enlightenment the same as Hindu liberation or Christian mystical union?  Religions are both traditions and innovations. Their innermost spiritual expressions change over time. In our culture, we e

Spring Beatles: Concert

Blue Bridge Theatre presents: Spring Beatles Conceived by Ride the Cyclone creators Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell Victoria's finest musicians bring you the music of the greatest rock and roll band that ever lived - straight to your living room! Live Streamed April 27 - May 2 2021 Tickets $25-$45 plus service charge an

Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival

The only Pacific Rim film festival in the world returns for our 9th annual showcase of short films from near and far!An entire month of online screenings and events•50 short films in 10 on-demand programs available to stream worldwide•Dozens of filmmakers representing over 25 regions around the Pacific Rim•CINE⚡SPARK pitch eventSee www.shortcircuitfilmfestival.com for film programs and synopses, t