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   SEA OF DREAMS by K…

   
   

   July 14, 2026 06:00 PM      August 03, 2026 12:00 AM

   Ocean-themed paintings in oil and acrylic, plus mixed-media small bird paintings and pine-needle baskets. 
   Gallery hours Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
   Opening Reception Thursday, July 16, 4:30-7 pm
   Karen Guilbault is a prolific artist who creates mixed media seascape paintings, as well as art objects made from natural fibers such as pine-needles and felted wool.
   SEA OF DREAMS features coastal landscapes in acrylic and oil, as well as a new mini-painting series (5x5”) which include abstract landscape vignettes and bird paintings developed from splashes of abstract paint.
   For fibre art lovers, there are pine-needle baskets trimmed with felted wool, Kelp, and lichen. The center is often a stone or clamshell decorated with a painted bird or design. Karen will also show her new felted wool “pods” which hang on the wall to hold dried flowers, which have pine-needle basketry trim.
   There will be public events on the weekends July 18, 19, 25, 26 at Gage Gallery, such as outdoor painting for all ages, and painting demos by the artist In the courtyard. 
   Contact [email protected]
   
   

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   18th Annual Fernwo…

   
   

   August 02, 2026 06:00 PM      August 03, 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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   WRIT LARGE Art Exh…

   
   

   August 03, 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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