July 21, 2020

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   To Fish as Formerl…

   
   

   June 17, 2020      November 21, 2020

   To Fish As Formerly: A Story of Straits Salish Resurgence
   June 17 - November 21, 2020
   Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St.
   Lekwungen territory
   Curated by XEMŦOLTW Dr. Nicholas Claxton, UVic, School of Child and Youth Care) and Katie Hughes, UVic Department of History, graduate student.
   With artists: TEMOSEN Charles Elliott, John Elliott, Chris Paul, Dylan Thomas, Sarah Jim, Temoseng, aka Chasz Elliott and Colton Hash.
   To Fish as Formerly tells the story of the SXOLE (the Reef Net Fishery) through contemporary art, traditional knowledge and historical documentation. The exhibition shares the story of the efforts of generations of W̱SÁNEĆ people who are revitalizing the belief systems, spirituality, knowledge and practices inherent to the SXOLE.
   See FOCUS story by Kate Cino,
    
   

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   Feature Artist – Y…

   
   

   July 14, 2020      July 21, 2020

   Yared's paintings have a palpable energy that is optimistic and thoughtful, much like Yared himself. Fusing bold brushstrokes with a bright, opulent palette, his paintings are provocative and convey a narrative much deeper than the mere appearance of the subject.
   The Avenue Gallery
   2184 Oak Bay Avenue
   Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4:30pm
   See more at www.theavenuegallery.com
    
   

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