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May 02, 2026 05:00 PM August 01, 2026 11:00 PM
آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water explores the artistic practice of Farheen Haq, an interdisciplinary artist born into an immigrant family with roots in Bihar, India, and Karachi, Pakistan, she now lives and works on lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria, BC). Through her work, Haq returns to her parents’ experience and ancestral lands, drawing on the Urdu poetry of Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869) as a source of connection, memory, and reflection.
In this exhibition, Haq looks to water as a guide in relationship building and to understand the flows of migration; as well as tracing the fluidity of language through poetry. Her work moves like a ghazal, where every droplet carries the meaning of reconnection. In آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan, Urdu becomes a living current, flowing and shaping relationships. Like water, it holds memory and connects seemingly distant lands and waters to the Salish Sea, offering a space where identity remains in motion, always shifting and creating new meanings.
Curated by Anahita Ranjbar.
Image: Farheen Haq, Aankh Band ke Dekho (Close Your Eyes and See), 2022. Video still, courtesy of the artist.
This exhibition is made possible through funding from:
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May 12, 2026 06:00 PM June 01, 2026 12:00 AM
A Tanya Bub sculpture show celebrating local passion projects that make a difference
See sculptures inspired by 9 local charities, and direct 25% of the purchase price to the cause of your choice. Mark your calendars to come see the show and join us for a slew of exciting inspirational events indoors and out at the Gage Gallery during the month of May.
Gallery hours Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
All-Welcome Reception Thursday, May 14, 5-8 pm
Free entry
Learn all about the inspirational work done by:
Mustard Seed
Soap for Hope
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
Georgia Straight Alliance
Broken Promises
Rainbow Haven
The Thinking Garden
Voices in Motion
CNIB
All-Welcome Events During the Show:
Meet Mustard Seed
A pop up event to learn more about the local work of Mustard Seed
May 15 & 22, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Thinking Garden Film Screening
A short film and conversation about a South African women's cooperative farm that sows the seeds of change. Limited seating available.
May 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
A Talk by Elder Carl Olsen about Goldstream/SELE₭TEȽ
Join us for an intimate evening with W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Carl Olsen (ZȺWIZUT) as he shares the story of his three-year peaceful vigil to protect the Goldstream River watershed. Limited seating available.
May 20, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Georgia Straight Alliance: Beer, Ocean and Art
Raise a glass with us to the coast we all love! Experience Tanya’s ocean-inspired sculptures, and learn more about GSA’s work safeguarding our local waters for generations to come.
May 21, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association: Community Fun Day
Horseshoe painting, mechanical horse rides, and community learning.
May 23, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Broken Promises: Art for Dogs
An afternoon of fun games and paw painting art for you and your dog!
May 24, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Voices in Motion Concert
Join us for an afternoon of music, memory, and community
May 26, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Georgia Straight Alliance: Ocean Week Orca Film and Talk
Get inspired for Ocean Week with an evening of storytelling, film, and community connection inspired by the waters we share. Limited seating available.
May 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
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May 30, 2026 05:00 PM June 01, 2026 12:00 AM
The annual Fired Up! -Contemporary Works in Clay event is a highlight of the Canadian ceramics art scene. For its 42nd year, the group explores the concept of “Ebb and Flow”. In art making, as in life itself, there is a natural cycle of ebb and flow. Artists who work in clay inherently embrace the transformations and rearrangements of both their medium’s properties and their creative process. Clay fluctuates between liquid, semi-solid, dry and then vitreous, glassy states and potters work to coax desired effects along this ever-changing rhythm. They are patient; their work involves engagement in stages and evolutions, knowing when to take the lead, and when to let the materials do their work. The cycle of making is a dynamic, rhythmic choreography of preparing, building, guiding, combining, experimenting, while embracing the importance of timing. It involves a lifetime of developing an intuition for when and how to influence the materiality of the clay through its fluctuations and resulting metamorphosis. We as artists are in a constant state of flux and flow as is the clay we embrace as our partner in creating art. Becoming a ceramic artist is a life-long, non-linear process and our group is a working example of the ebb and flow of artistic development across time as we showcase the work of emerging artists to that of renowned masters in our field.
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June 22, 2026 06:00 PM June 23, 2026 11:00 PM
This event began 2026-05-30 and repeats every day forever
11am - 4pm May 30 & 31
Again this year, a group of artists and creatives in the greater Fernwood area are opening their studios, homes and gardens to visitors. This year there are 20 locations in both Fernwood and Oaklands, featuring more than two dozen artists showing a wide variety of local art. There will be paintings, both abstract and realistic, ceramics, jewelry, garden art, printmaking, photography and collage. There’s even a roaming storyteller.
Since its beginning in 2008, this free, family-friendly event has welcomed guests who want to see and possibly purchase art of a variety of types. Visitors can enjoy strolling leafy streets, many with heritage homes and gardens, and exploring back yard studios and gardens full of art in one of the oldest parts of Victoria.
Brochures are being distributed to local businesses and stores around town with a detailed map of the venues and details about the participating artists.
Some artists also offer activities for families with children, and many of the locations are wheelchair accessible. Visitors can stroll the neighbourhood, enjoy food and beverages in Fernwood’s cafes and bistros, and view or purchase a wide variety of art at reasonable prices.
As an added bonus this year, the Fernwood Art Stroll is collaborating with the Fernwood Cat Walk, who's event is on Saturday, May 30th. Some of the Art Stroll participants are showing their cats as well was their art.
An online map and information about participants in the 2025 Fernwood Art Stroll can be downloaded at www.fernwoodartstroll.ca
For further information, contact
John Hillian 250-590-1277 [email protected]
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June 22, 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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