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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 23, 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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June 23, 2026 02:00 AM
The Robert Lee Group is a unique project consisting of original compositions inspired by Korean folk stories and poetry, spanning various fantasy and romantic narratives. Led by Toronto-based emerging upright bassist, composer and bandleader Robert Lee, the project aims to develop an artistic identity founded in the emotional provocation of jazz and improvised music while exploring and implementing Korean traditional elements into one cohesive creative theatre. A graduate from the University of Guelph and Humber College music programs, Lee obtained his Masters in Contemporary Performance from Berklee Valencia in 2021. Lee has studied and performed with Neil Swainson, Allison Au, Mike Downes, Pat LaBarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Amanda Tosoff, and others. He has performed at various venues and festivals across Ontario and internationally and as well, performed on the 2024 JUNO nominated album Little Bit a’ Love by vocalist Denielle Bassels. With this dynamic new project focusing on his latest album Forbidden West, Lee has delved deeper into exploring his identity as a Korean Canadian, questioning what it means to simultaneously straddle two contrasting cultural identities.
Jacqueline Teh vocals, Dennis Kwok saxophones, John Lee daegeum/janggu, Jay Yoo guitar, Jen Lo piano, Jon Catanus drums
For more information/tickets, visit https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazzfest-home/
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June 23, 2026 04:00 AM
This event began 2026-06-23 and repeats every day until 2026-06-24
Fathom Lounge at Hotel Grand Pacific has a minimum per person charge. Call venue for details: 250-380-4458
Now living in Victoria, Chilean/Canadian guitarist and composer David Santana has an exciting and modern sound, blending jazz with world music, among other styles. His music is rooted in the tradition of Wes Montgomery and Charlie Parker, with more contemporary harmonic language in the spirit of Kurt Rosenwinkel. With every performance, he aims to bridge the gaps between jazz styles to create a collective experience and unique sound. He returns to TD JazzFest 2026 to continue building strong connections with his audience. Nick Peck/Tony Genge organ/keyboards, Joe Poole drums, Ryan Oliver saxophones
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June 23, 2026 06:00 PM July 13, 2026 12:00 AM
Works in encaustic medium with texture and found treasures, plus contemporary figurative and wildlife paintings in vibrant colours.
Gallery Hours Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am-5 pm
Opening Reception Saturday, June 27, 12-4pm
DK Lombardi is an Artist Hermit and chicken wrangler residing on Vancouver Island. His artwork is an expression of the process of self individuation through Hermetic Alchemy. He works in mostly acrylics with a mix of various other mediums.
Lynda Lombardi started to create with molten beeswax 13 years ago. Creating was a way to work through grief. It has been a pleasure to offer workshops to share the Alchemy and Ecstasy of encaustic art. Lynda often includes found treasures and uses the nature of beeswax to create texture.
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