Symbiosis

APRIL 1, 2023 - OCTOBER 29, 2023 Curated by Jaimie Isaac, Chief Curator, and Mel Granley, Guest Curator Fascinations with the mushroom form and functions have shaped creative imaginations and scientific ideas for generations. Symbiosis gathers interdisciplinary contemporary artists located in British Columbia, across Canada and internationally who have produced work that explore forest e

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Francis Dick’s Walking Thru My Fires

Walking Thru My Fires showcases the work of one of the most prolific living Indigenous artists on the West Coast. This deeply personal exhibition explores Indian Residential School legacies, urban Indigeneity, reconciliation, and the healing power of art through Francis Dick’s prints, paintings, carvings, and music. It is an autobiography written in art.  Dates: April 22 – September 9  Spring

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

While Black: A forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold

Curated by Charles Campbell, Michelle Jacques & Denise Ryner While Black: a forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold is a multi-year series of forums, talks, and public presentations developed and organized by Black curators from across Canada in conversation with artists to consider both the limits and possibilities of the relationship between contemporary art spaces in Canad

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS   The Integrate Art Society is currently looking for artists based around the greater Victoria region for a new project titled The Ministry of Counting Sheep.   In the 2015 Canadian Health Measures Survey, Stats Canada’s found that 25% of Canadians have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep every night. With the stresses of the ongoing pandemic, The Sleep Founda

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Eunmi Conacher

Eunmi Conacher describes herself as a contemporary impressionist and expressionist artist. ‘My desire is to create paintings which bring energy to the canvas. I use depth of colour to balance realism and abstract. My use of colour, form, and texture is intuitive. My hope is that the viewers connect emotionally with the painting in their own way. The result I strive for is a painting from the heart

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

Fab5 Meraki Art Show

Five artists with varying disciplines who are new to the Peninsula and met through the Peninsula Newcomers join together for this one week event. In the spirit of Meraki you will see how each artist has taken great pride and love into each piece that is represented.  Stop by to meet the artists. Opening reception is Friday from 2 - 4pm and they’ll all be there and would love to meet you. All Art r

• 9565 Fifth Street , Sidney , British Columbia

RECOLLECTIONS - Kristopher Parley and Nathan NAZO Davis

Fortune Gallery is pleased to present RECOLLECTIONS, an art exhibition that features the works of local artists Kristofer Parley and Nathan NAZO Davis. Through vibrant abstract works and whimsical watercolours of familiar scenery, the artworks in this show serve as an intimate reflection of the artists’ pasts. Make sure to come see RECOLLECTIONS at Fortune Gallery, on now until September 30th, 202

• 537 Fisgard Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1R3

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Darlene Letendre

Inspired by nature, Darlene Letendre works with semi-precious metals transforming them into one-of-a-kind sculptural necklaces, earrings, and rings. Each creation uses hand forged, fused, cast or reticulated elements. Each composition becomes a unique handmade piece of wearable art. For Darlene, each step of the process from design, through formation, to finishing is an exciting creative journey f

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

Madison Hart "Paintings That Tell a Story"

Madison Hart presents her premiere exhibition in Victoria! Her dreamy and whimsical paintings invite the viewer to travel throughout each canvas and bring their own narrative to her charming paintings. Madison Hart began painting professionally after winning the Award of Excellence at the B.C. Festival of the Arts. Since then, her work has been featured in numerous galleries and publications

• 1203, Broad Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2A4

Tammy Hudgeon "Joyful Abundance"

Tammy Hudgeon presents a much anticipated collection of new glass sculptures! Having been represented at the West End Gallery for over 15 years, Tammy's work is known and loved by collectors throughout North America. Born on the Canadian Prairies, Tammy now lives on a small Gulf Island in the Salish Sea off British Columbia's west coast. Her unrestrained use of colour is truly inspired by nat

• 1203, Broad Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2A4

Folded Paintbrush: Digital Works & Sculpture by Barry Doupé

Over the last decade, Barry Doupé has produced an acclaimed body of hand-drawn and computer-generated animated films. Shaped in part by experimental writing and drawing exercises, Doupé’s films are often characterized by fragmented and porous narrative structures, richly textured characters and surreal everyday situations. The artist has recently produced a series of digital drawings and animation

• 636 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1L3

Bowie Forever

Bowie Forever is an enthralling, artistic live stage show celebrating the legendary musical icon David Bowie. Comprised of talented musicians with a deep passion for Bowie's work, the band seamlessly captures the essence and spirit of the Starman to bring you the ultimate Bowie experience.  Each performance by Bowie Forever is a mesmerizing journey through Bowie's eclectic career, spanning multi

• Mary Winspear Centre - 2243 Beacon Ave. , VICTORIA, British Columbia, V8L 1W9

Yaga

“…part thriller, part revenge play and lots of comedy.” Toronto Star A gruesome murder in a small town leads a female sheriff, a cocky young detective, and a university professor with a taste for younger men, into a labyrinth of secret lives, ancient magic, and multiple suspects. The exceptional Kat Sandler uses the Slavic folktale of Baba Yaga, the witch who lives in a magical hut that sits

Book Launch: Lorna Crozier and M.A.C. Farrant

Join us at Munro's Books for the launch of new books by local authors Lorna Crozier and M.A.C. Farrant. Lorna Crozier's After That is a book written from the dark hollow we fall into when we lose those we love. Lorna's sure poetry engages with the grief that comes from the death of her partner, the writer Patrick Lane, with whom she’d lived for forty years, many of them tumultuous. With grace and

• 1108 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W1Y2

Visions

An exciting exhibition will land in Sidney for a short time only Don’t miss this exciting and diverse art exhibition: “Visions”. Five talented artists explore their interpretation of “Vision”.  Together they will present sculpture, painting, fibre arts, glass arts, photography, and more. List of Participants Meaghan Crow, Kevin Keliher, Patricia Rose Williams, Susan Duff

• 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, V8L 1T3

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – William Liao

"In this series, I strive to encapsulate the quiet and beautiful moments that often go unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of urban environments. Through these paintings, I explore the serene aspects of the cityscape, aiming to evoke a sense of reflection and tranquility amidst the urban chaos." – William Liao View William Liao's paintings on The Avenue Gallery's website: https://theavenuegall

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

In Sight Festival!!

Free Admission! September 9  from 11am to 4 pm   &    September 10 from 10am to 4pm In Sight Festival is the result of a unique collaboration between the Arts and Culture Colwood Society and Fort Rodd Hill NHS, Parks Canada. As partners in this endeavour, they appreciate the interconnections between the arts, culture, nature, and historical awareness in building strong community bonds. Ex

• Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS, Victoria (Colwood), BC, V9C 2W8

Meraki Art Show

Meraki Art Show at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney

• ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Gallery , Victoria

BC Culture Days

BC Culture Days will take place September 22nd through October 15th, 2023. Celebrate creativity and culture—champion and support the artists, creators, creative institutions, and cultural personality of your local area by participating in FREE or Pay-What-You-May BC Culture Days events! For more info, visit CultureDays.ca/bc. Learn more about our BC Culture Days ambassadors located in Victoria her

• Multiple Cities, British Columbia

Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree: Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi Opening Celebration

Celebrate the opening of Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree: Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi at Legacy Art Gallery. The exhibition, organized by the West Vancouver Art Museum and curated by Hilary Letwin and Anahita Ranjbar, explores the power of Persian poetry for self-expression and cultural preservation through the works of two Persian-Canadian artists. The evening will include

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

Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree: Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi

Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree: Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi is an exhibition that delves into the deep impact of leaving one's homeland and the need for a connection to one's roots. This show explores the power of Persian poetry as a foundation of cultural preservation and self-expression via the works of Persian-Canadian artists Pari Azarm M

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 8K9

Untitled ṮEṮÁĆES

Untitled ṮEṮÁĆES is the result of an artistic collaboration between TEMOSEṈ Charles “Chazz” Elliott (Lekwungen/W̱SÁNEĆ), Jesse Campbell (Métis) and Dr. Kim Shortreed to prototype a motion-activated art installation that speaks aloud toponyms, or place names, in SENĆOŦEN and English. This non-traditional map is an artograph of the islands that surround W̱SÁNEĆ territories, in the Salish Se

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

Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton, Canadian Artist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - JANUARY 21, 2024 Curated by Guest Curator Kathryn Bridge   Victoria-born and raised, Sophie Pemberton was the middle daughter, her father’s favourite, and a determined personality. Despite episodes of debilitating illnesses and family tragedies, she pursued a serious international artistic career with paintings exhibited at the Royal Academy and Paris Salon. A por

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Poetry Reading with Pari Azarm Motamedi and Rozita Moinishirazi

Join the artists from Under the Shade of the Lotus Tree for a Persian poetry reading and discussion in Farsi and English. Free &  to the public Image: Rozita Moinishirazi, The Valley of Unity, 2022.   

• 630 yates, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9

Introduction to Kimono Culture in Seasons

Join us for a talk with the kimono expert, Hitomi Harama. In this educational talk session, Hitomi discusses seasonal differences and features of kimono. One feature of kimono culture reflects the appreciation of nature to kimono designs. Depicting the beauty of nature, and presenting different seasonal items on design patterns or colour coordination choices of kimono is a way of celebrating or sh

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Vance Theoret

Inspired by the work of the Inuit and by the work of Henry Moore and Rodin, Vance Theoret found himself drawn to the deceptive simplicity of using the form to suggest detail. “I like to let the stone tell me what it wants to be…when I do this the end product is so much more alive than if I had forced my design upon it! Doing this also allows the stone to work with you and puts colours and pat

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

SingYourJoy Young Adult Chorus September 2023 Start-up

SingYourJoy Young Adult Chorus returns for another full season of singing for young adults aged 16 to 29. Starting Monday, September 4th, SingYourJoy will welcome dozens of new singers as students return to fall classes at UVic and Camosun, newcomers to Canada explore local opportunities and others seek to express themselves through the arts. There are no fees nor auditions, just a commitm

• 1355 Mitchell Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8S 4P9

The Victoria Arion Male Choir Welcome Male Singers

Attention all Male Singers   The Victoria Arion Male Choir is one of the newest choirs in Victoria, BC. In the summer of 2018, the Arion Male Voice Choir (founded 1892) and the Victoria Male Voice Choir (1907) chose to unite into a new choir. The two choirs came to the realization that they could better fulfill their dreams of being “a community of men singing for health and joy” as one

• Cordova Bay United Church, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 1J9

Launch of Hologram: an Homage to P.K. Page

Join Munro's Books for the launch of Hologram: an Homage to P.K. Page Editors Yvonne Blomer and D.C. Reid will host an evening of poetry with local poets John Barton, Stephen T. Berg, Barbara Black, Wendy Donawa, Beth Kope, Dan MacIsaac, Lynne Mustard, Barbara Pelman, Pamela Porter, and Cynthia Woodman Kerkham in a poetic tribute to one of Canada's most influential and celebrated poets. Ed

• 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8W1Y2

Victoria Guitar Society presents Lovro Peretić

Victoria Guitar Society is pleased to present the first concert in our 2023-2024 season Virtuoso!   This opening concert features the spectacular Lovro Peretić an award-winning guitarist from Croatia.  He began studying guitar at a young age, graduating from the Zagreb Academy of Music and spending one year on an exchange program at the École Supérieure Musique et Danse Hauts-de-France,

• Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 5C2

South Island Powwow

Monday, September 11, 2023 | For Immediate Release   Songhees Nation Invites the Greater Victoria Community to the South Island Powwow   Unceded lək̓ʷəŋən territory, VICTORIA, BC – The Songhees Nation is hosting the second annual South Island Powwow with support from the City of Victoria on September 30, 2023. The Powwow will take place on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən people