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July 05, 2026 July 12, 2026
Veronica Stewart is a Scotland-born artist who has lived on Vancouver Island since emigrating to Canada in the early 1980s. A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, she has worked as a full-time artist for almost 40 years, initially focusing on clay before shifting her practice to jewellery, where she developed a strong interest in precious metal clay and now works primarily with silver, wire and semi-precious stones. Her current work brings together crocheted and knitted fine wire with silver, gold and gemstones to create sculptural jewellery. Drawing on a lifelong background in knitting and crochet, she continues to use stitch, pattern and texture as ongoing sources of inspiration, creating pieces that balance structural strength with intricate, delicate form. Image: Fine Silver Knitted Collar by Veronica Stewart - Green Freshwater Pearls, Peridot, Swarovski Crystals View Veronica's jewellery on The Avenue Gallery's website: Veronica Stewart | The Avenue Gallery
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July 11, 2026 06:00 PM 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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July 12, 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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July 12, 2026 07:00 AM
The Community Association of Oak Bay, together with Oak Bay United Church and the Oak Bay News will be hosting a Donation Drive in support of Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative's programs!
Where: Parking lot of Oak Bay United Church (1355 Mitchell Street), corner of Granite and Mitchell Streets.
What: Bring your gently used small-sized furniture, household items, and clothing donations.
For donation guidelines see: womeninneed.ca/guidelines
WIN is a community of care. Their resale shops, online store, and donations directly fund programs that support women, trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people through crisis, change, and rebuilding. When you shop or donate to WIN, you are part of a steady system of care rooted in dignity and choice.
*Please note that the WIN staff will use their discretion when accepting donations, ensuring that items received are those that can best support WIN's programs and community members.
https://www.oakbaycommunityassociation.org/events/win-donation-drive
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July 12, 2026 06:00 PM July 13, 2026 01:00 AM
Join us on Sunday, July 12th, at MacDonald Park in James Bay (212 Niagara St, Victoria, BC) for an afternoon of Pride Festivities! The grounds will open at 11 AM, and there will be a quieter atmosphere. All vendors will be open and available for those who would like to enjoy the festival with less stimulation.
Come as you are, and celebrate community, love, and Pride with us!
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July 12, 2026 06:00 PM 07:30 PM
The 2026 Victoria Pride Parade starts on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11 AM. This large, colourful parade—with as many as 140 entries and 80,000+ spectators—is one of our favourite moments of the year!
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