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May 01, 2026 May 07, 2026
This event began 2024-08-23 and repeats every week forever
From nature to abstract theres something for everyone!
Artwork paintings prints cards and lots more!
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April 24, 2026 May 01, 2026
A fresh perspective from Richard Motchman, as he expands on his exploration of tangled growth and intimate forest landscapes. While his work often draws us deep into the quiet complexity of undergrowth, this stunning new painting, Parksville Bay, Parksville opens outward, revealing coastal rocks and the ocean beyond. The result is a layered sense of depth that still invites the same contemplative looking his paintings are known for.
Born in Mombasa, Kenya, and raised in Penticton, BC, Richard's artistic journey began at an early age. Inspired by his reading of Vincent van Gogh in his teens, he became determined to pursue a life in art. Richard went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts from the University of Victoria in 1982. Image: Parksville Bay, Parksville by Richard Motchman – oil on panel, 36 x 36 inches View Richard's paintings on The Avenue Gallery's website: Motchman, Richard - The Avenue Gallery
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April 23, 2026 11:30 PM April 24, 2026 01:30 AM
Industry happy hour to gear up and get info for Trades de France 2026 - Victoria’s charity cycling challenge built for builders + designers.
Trades de France Night: Pre-season Mixer + Happy HourTickets are $0
Everyone welcome: join us for a casual industry happy hour to gear up and get info for Trades de France 2026 - Victoria’s month-long charity cycling challenge built for the trades, builders, and designers.
Whether you’re a past team, thinking about forming a team, or curious about sponsoring this year’s event, this is a low-pressure way to connect, ask questions, and meet the people behind the ride.
Who it’s for
Current & past Trades de France teams Potential teams & team captains Sponsors & potential sponsors Trades professionals and trade-adjacent businesses who love community (and a bit of friendly competition) What to expect
Drinks, chats, and industry networking A chance to ask questions and see what's new for 2026 A chance to meet other companies who might want to ride, sponsor, or collaborate Details
Thursday, April 23
4:30–6:30 PM
Swans Pub (Downtown Victoria)
Come for 10 minutes or stay the whole time - this is a drop-in style mixer.
(Food and drinks available for purchase.)
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May 02, 2026 02:00 AM
This event began 2025-10-04 and repeats every day forever
Three Victoria artists present Writ Large - Contemporary Works on Paper
Three Victoria artists draw on their pasts as professional writers and editors to exhibit a collection of large-format works inspired by the emotional and intellectual energy of written language.
Georgina Montgomery, Louise Oborne, and MaryLou Wakefield use words and text as part of their visual language to amplify a compelling idea, question, or life experience personally meaningful to them.
In this series, the artists demonstrate their individual stylistic approaches to interpreting 'Writ Large' and invite viewers to find their own meaning and interpretation in the works.
Writ Large will be on at arc.hive artist run centre October 4 - 19 and open for viewing Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm.
An opening reception with the artists in attendance will be on Friday, October 3, from 7 - 9 pm.
For more information about the artists and the exhibition, visit www.writ-large.art
For more information, contact MaryLou Wakefield
[email protected]
250 217-2421
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