Events

Radical Regalia: Elizabeth Carefoot at Gage Gallery

Visit REGALIA: an art show celebrating traditional, sacred and ceremonial dress and objects. See Elizabeth Carefoot’s work exploring regalia through stitch, fabric and paint, poking gentle fun of the things people wear to show off their status. Wearing regalia is a powerful, non-verbal communicator that shows respect for the occasion and a sense of control for the wearer. Donning regalia

• 19 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W 1J1

Alisha's Light - Forever 57

Winner of the 2026 San Diego Fringe Outstanding Drama Award, Alisha’s Light – Forever 57 takes the audience on a journey through Alisha’s magical first year of living authentically. Combining theatrical storytelling and original poetry, Alisha brings to life pivotal conversations with her loved ones that reinforced her own self-acceptance. Her story demonstrates the transformational power of embra

• 849 Fort St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1H6, Canada

The Avenue Gallery - Feature Artist - Air & Earth Design by Heidi von der Gathen

Heidi von der Gathen creates Air & Earth Design, a contemporary jewellery collection inspired by organic forms and natural materials. Her handcrafted pieces combine clean lines, unique finishes and sculptural elements to create jewellery with a refined sensibility. Timeless rather than trend driven, these are pieces designed to express individual style and be enjoyed for years to come.  

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3, Canada

Percussion Super Heroes: All the Hits! (Show #3/5)

1 Sept 6:30-7:30pm Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Performance Hall Enjoy hit-music with this interactive percussion experience! Sticks and Stone invites you hit, shake and scrape along as you join them in becoming a Percussion Super Hero! Typically reserved for the back of a symphony orchestra, you will be surprised to see a large classical marimba in a performance full of humou

• 1701 Elgin Rd, Oak Bay, British Colombia, V8R5L5

All Paintings Great and Small

From nature to abstract theres something for everyone! Artwork paintings prints cards and lots more!

• Artsea, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1T3, Canada

Four Friends Having Fun

For the 11th year, this popular art event is back!  Karen Wilk, Linda Butcher, Lois Kissinger, and Shirley Sarens are setting up their painting studios at the Art Sea Gallery and spending a week there together  ... welcoming visitors, painting, sharing stories,  laughing and showing off artwork.  Enjoy a walk by the sea and stop in for some art, fun, and smiles. ArtSea Gallery, 9565 Fifth Str

Storm and Still... journeys in caregiving

Storm and Still... Journeys in Caregiving is an intimate, moving exhibition that explores the quiet intersections of love, devotion, labor, and creative expression. Featuring paintings, functional ceramics, and handmade jewelry by four artists who navigate the daily, profound realities of caring for loved ones, this collection highlights how art becomes both a haven and a voice amidst life’s turbu

• Canada

Percussion Super Heroes: All the Hits! (Show #4/5)

Sat 5 Sept 8-9pm Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Concert Hall Enjoy hit-music with this interactive percussion experience! Sticks and Stone invites you hit, shake and scrape along as you join them in becoming a Percussion Super Hero! Typically reserved for the back of a symphony orchestra, you will be surprised to see a large classical marimba in a performance full of humour a

• 1701 Elgin Rd, Oak Bay, British Colombia, V8R5L5

Percussion Super Heroes: All the Hits! (Show #5/5)

6 Sept, 1:30-2:30pm Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Performance Hall Enjoy hit-music with this interactive percussion experience! Sticks and Stone invites you hit, shake and scrape along as you join them in becoming a Percussion Super Hero! Typically reserved for the back of a symphony orchestra, you will be surprised to see a large classical marimba in a performance full of humo

• 1701 Elgin Rd, Oak Bay, British Colombia, V8R5L5

The Avenue Gallery - Feature Artist - Carolyn Houg

Carolyn Houg's sculptures are whimsical and full of personality, often placing subjects in unexpected situations. Each piece invites us to pause and reflect on the shared connections between all living beings.    Carolyn studied Fine Arts in Montreal and Edmonton, working in oils, acrylics, printmaking and concrete before falling in love with clay. Now based on Vancouver Island, she brings

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3, Canada

18th Annual Fernwood Art Stroll 2025

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, print

• Fernwood & Oaklands, Victoria, BC

WRIT LARGE Art Exhibition

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

• arc.hive artist run centre, 770-B Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Love to Sing!!!!!! The Victoria Arion Male Choir Invitation to September 2026 Open Houses

A community of male-voice singers who sing for health and joy: we are the Victoria Arion Male Choir. Our history goes back to 1893 when the Arion Club of Victoria gave its first public concert. Our mission is to maintain the great tradition of male-voice choral music, and to share that music through two or more public concerts each year.  The choir also performs at senior residences, and the

• 813 Claremont Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 1J9, Canada

The Avenue Gallery - Feature Artist - Shell Cooper

The Avenue Gallery is thrilled to introduce Shell Cooper, a South African-born, British Columbia-based abstract painter whose work is shaped by the landscapes and memories of Canada, Costa Rica, and her South African origins. Working intuitively in acrylic, Shell creates large-scale layered paintings that draw on botanical forms and remembered landscapes while exploring the emotional terrain of th

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3, Canada

Creators’ Group for artists, makers, painters, sculptors, knitters, and creatives of all kinds.

Looking for a relaxed, welcoming space to create, connect, and get inspired? Join our new drop-in Creators’ Group for artists, makers, painters, sculptors, knitters, and creatives of all kinds. Bring whatever you’re working on and your own supplies, and enjoy a friendly, creative atmosphere while meeting other local artists. ✨ Everyone is welcome — members and the public! Check out our event

• 170 Goldfinch RD, Colwood, British Columbia, V9C 3M8, Canada

Opening Reception - WARA WARA

Join us for a Yogyakarta-style party with exhibition organizers Bayu Widodo, Richard Fox, Pat Porx and a beats mixtape all the way from DJ Lotek!

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9, Canada

DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed

Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with support from her Past Wrongs Future Choices project curatorial team: Ciel Dong, Naomi Keenan O’Shea, Sarah Stillwell, and Lesley Marshall. DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed pairs concurrent group exhibits at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9, Canada

WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia

WARA-WARA brings together 21 artists and four collectives from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, whose work has been shaped by the city's vibrant street art, graffiti, mural and comic communities. Taking its title from the Javanese term ‘wara-wara’ – an announcement, warning or public call – the exhibition explores artistic practice as a way of responding collectively to moments of social, political and envi

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9, Canada

Opening Reception: Beauty in Tension

Art Rental + Sales at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria presents Beauty in Tension Show & Sale, featuring artworks by Andrea Soos, Alanna Sparanese, and Candis Zimmerman. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, September 17 to meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments. Admission to the Massey Sales Gallery is always free! Beauty in Tension runs from September 17 to Novem

• 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1, Canada

Attitudes - You can't make this stuff up

You are cordially invited visit the upcoming group art exhibition “Attitudes” at ArtSea Gallery in Sidney, BC. Featuring four talented local artists: Susan Wakal, Tim Soutar, Susan Duffield, and Wendy Duffield. As always, this will be a diverse and stimulating show, with plenty to inspire and spark curiosity. The artists invite you to their opening reception at 5pm on September 18.

• 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1T3, Canada

Opening Reception - DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed

Join us as we celebrate the opening of two concurrent group exhibits at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the University of Victoria Legacy Art Gallery! Image: ‘Repatriation’ to Japan, Slocan, British Columbia, c. 1946. Courtesy of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Odamura Family Collection (1996.178.1.33.a-b). 

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9, Canada

The Avenue Gallery - Feature Artist - Jeremy Dane Morris

We are delighted to welcome the dichroic glass jewellery of Jeremy Dane Morris to The Avenue Gallery! After studying Fine Art at Guelph University, Jeremy discovered the beauty of stained glass while living in Ottawa before moving to Vancouver and turning his focus to fused glass. With five decades of experience working with glass, his work explores the qualities unique to the medium, including tr

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3, Canada