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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lantern Making Art Jam

BC Culture Days ambassador Ann K Chou is facilitating three creative, multimedia art workshops at Quadra Village Community Centre in Victoria for Culture Days. Celebrate diversity through engaging activities and creative expression!Lantern Making Art Jam: Let Your Inner Light Shine—illuminate your path towards personal growth and resilience through lantern making. Join this inclusive workshop wher

• Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Road, Victoria, BC, V8T 1W5

Handwritten - Philip Mix

Fortune Gallery is pleased to present Handwritten, an art exhibition that that features figurative inspired paintings by local artist Philip Mix. Through his work, Philip explores the subtle nuances within gesture and the manner by which it communicates meaningful deeper truths. Working with various modernist methods of painting in cubist and futurist styles, Philip has created beautifully intimat

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

Philip Mix at Fortune Gallery Oct 2-30

Opening Reception is Thursday, October 5, 6:30 - 8:30 With jazz pianist Attila Fias and artist in attendance.   Artist welcomes visitors to Fortune Gallery on Sat Oct 21 and Sat Oct 28 from 1:00 to 4:00. Artist talk on Sat Oct 21 at 1:00.   Fortune Gallery, 537 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3 Hours are Tuesday to Sunday 12:00-5:00.  250 383-1552 ht

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

Exhibition of abstract acrylic and collage art by Arlene Dubo

Minding This Human Life; chance echoes of our human experience Solo exhibition of abstract acrylic and collage art by Arlene Dubo Victoria, BC, September 27, 2023 – Gage Gallery Arts Collective is pleased to announce the solo exhibition of new works by Arlene Dubo titled ‘Minding This Human Life’. It features twenty-four works of abstract art in acrylic and collage. An opening reception

• 19 Bastion Square, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1J1

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

The Avenue Gallery – Solo Exhibition – Maria Josenhans

Maria Josenhans' contemporary landscapes are about light, shape, and her unguarded moments in nature. Sourced from locations throughout the Pacific Northwest, Josenhans' paintings reflect the familiarity and ease she feels within the landscape. Her solo show, 'The Quality of Light', runs from October 5 -19, with the artist in attendance at The Avenue Gallery, Saturday, October 7. Please come by to

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

Multi-Sensory Storytelling

BC Culture Days ambassador Ann K Chou is facilitating three creative, multimedia art workshops at Quadra Village Community Centre in Victoria for Culture Days. Celebrate diversity through engaging activities and creative expression!Multi-Sensory Storytelling: Create Your Shoebox Stage—during the workshop, you will have the opportunity to create a multi-sensory kit that expresses your story in a ne

• Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Road, Victoria, BC, V8T 1W5

Untitled ṮEṮÁĆES Artist Talk

Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 5pm – 7pm Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. Lekwungen territory Join artists TEMOSEṈ Charles “Chazz” Elliott (Lekwungen/W̱SÁNEĆ), Jesse Campbell (Métis) and Dr. Kim Shortreed to discuss the creation of the interactive haptic map, Untitled ṮEṮÁĆES, with panel moderator Myrna Elliott Crossley. The artists will talk about their personal experiences bringing toge

• 630 Yates St., Victoria, British Columbia

Puppet Making Art Jam

BC Culture Days ambassador Ann K Chou is facilitating three creative, multimedia art workshops at Quadra Village Community Centre in Victoria for Culture Days. Celebrate diversity through engaging activities and creative expression!Puppet Making Art Jam: Beyond Binary—immerse yourself in a vibrant world beyond the binary construct. Puppets serve as a bridge between you and the world. Create your o

• Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Road, Victoria, BC, V8T 1W5

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

Victoria Butler Book Prize

2023 Victoria Book Prize Finalists Announced The Victoria Book Prize Society is pleased to announce the shortlists for the 2023 City of Victoria Book Prize and City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize, featuring an assortment of books for readers of all ages and interests. On your mark, get set, read!  The $5,000 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize, now in its 20th year, is awarded to a Gre

Victoria Festival of Authors

Tickets for the 8th edition of the Victoria Festival of Authors are on sale now. For the first time, the festival is offering sliding scale pricing, with a free option, for all virtual events and for the five in-person events taking place at Langham Court Theatre.  “This year our focus is on increasing the accessibility of the festival, and a large part of that is reducing the financial

Cooking Online with the London Chef | The Fragrant Mushroom

Please join us on Oct 13 from 6:00-7:30pm us for this fun, free live-online culinary class, Cooking Online with the London Chef – The Fragrant Mushroom, an exciting collaboration with the London Chef and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Symbiosis exhibition, where we will be exploring delectable mushroom cuisine.   From the comfort of your home, hear from the Symbiosis co-curators, Jaim

ArtSea Studio Tour

The ArtSea Studio Tour on Sat and Sun Oct. 14 and 15 from 10 am to 4 pm daily is one of Vancouver Islands longest running studio tours. This free, self-guided tour hosts 31 artists at over 20 locations in Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich. Stop for lunch and make a day of it! Get the online map at www.artsea.ca

• Saanich Peninsula, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L1T3

Care Work as Protest

Join interdisciplinary artist and BC Culture Days Ambassador Regan Shrumm on October 14 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Fairfield Community Centre in creating your own miniature banner out of textiles to express yourself through protest. Learn about the history of banner-making—share a memory, an expression of protest and identity, or an idea through a banner format. You’ll be using heat bond appliqué and

• Fairfield Community Centre, 1341 Thurlow Road, Victoria, BC, V8S 5K2

Pacific Edge Chorus - “Lucky in Kentucky”, a Sneak Peek show by donation

Pacific Edge Chorus is a spirited singing group that truly embraces the vocal artistry and technical expertise of a cappella four-part harmony. The public is invited to their Sneak Peek show, “Lucky in Kentucky”. Admission is by donation. Doors open at 6:30, show at 7:00.  Pacific Edge Chorus has earned a prestigious wildcard slot on the Sweet Adelines International competition stage in Louis

• 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria , British Columbia, V8R 5G4

Shore to Shore Studio Tour

Please join us on Saturday, October 21 from 10-4 for our third annual Shore to Shore Studio Tour! This self-guided pottery studio tour takes place on Victoria's Westshore and includes the communities of Highlands, Langford, View Royal, Colwood, Metchosin, East Sooke and Sooke. Look for more details on our website including a map of participating artists: shoretoshorestudiotour.ca

• Westshore, Victoria, British Columbia

St Paul's presents – West My Friend

In the modern musical landscape, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as Cascadian folk duo West My Friend - something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and mysterious in its own winking way while still courting an edge of disaster. Simple is safe, but complex is fiery, intricate, and ultimately more rewarding. Steeped in the visual styles of western Canada, West My Friend are veterans

• 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 2G3

Mona Awad and Lauren Groff in Conversation with Kathryn Marlow

Join us in celebrating the release of two highly anticipated new novels by critically acclaimed writers Mona Awad and Lauren Groff, in conversation with CBC Radio's Kathryn Marlow!! From the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes Mona Awad's Rouge, a horror-tinted, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose mother's unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursui

• 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria, BC, V8R5G4

Fashion for Compassion

Join Victoria Hospice for an elegant afternoon of fashion, food, and fun at the beautiful Delta Ocean Pointe Resort on Sunday, October 22. Fashion for Compassion sponsored by Sands Funeral Chapel – Victoria, will feature fabulous fashions and accessories from Turnabout Luxury Resale, modeled by members of our dedicated hospice care team and volunteers. Guests will indulge in a sumptuous plate

• 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 0G1

Cowichan Fall Fest and Fun Run

Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with laughter, delicious treats, a charity race, and so much more. Come celebrate fall - rain or shine! 2K & 5K FUN RUN Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun run like no other! This event is all about raising money for the Harvest House, you pick your race length and pace. Walk Run Jog, push, whatever you want. All ages and abiliti

• Waterwheel Park , Chemainus , British Columbia, V0R 1K1

Victoria Baroque: From Folly to Sublime

Victoria Baroque with Julia Wedman, violin/director (Toronto/Tafelmusik) Frogs, fencing, and flatulence! Did you know the Baroque period has a wild, cheeky side? Experience unexpected humour paired with music of otherworldly beauty. Music by Purcell, Schmelzer, Rameau, Vivaldi, and Telemann. “highly communicative” (Globe and Mail) PROGRAMME Rameau: Overture Suite from Platee

• 1611 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2L5