Symbiosis

APRIL 1, 2023 - OCTOBER 29, 2023 Curated by Jaimie Isaac, Chief Curator, and Mel Granley, Guest Curator Fascinations with the mushroom form and functions have shaped creative imaginations and scientific ideas for generations. Symbiosis gathers interdisciplinary contemporary artists located in British Columbia, across Canada and internationally who have produced work that explore forest e

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Francis Dick’s Walking Thru My Fires

Walking Thru My Fires showcases the work of one of the most prolific living Indigenous artists on the West Coast. This deeply personal exhibition explores Indian Residential School legacies, urban Indigeneity, reconciliation, and the healing power of art through Francis Dick’s prints, paintings, carvings, and music. It is an autobiography written in art.  Dates: April 22 – September 9  Spring

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

While Black: A forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold

Curated by Charles Campbell, Michelle Jacques & Denise Ryner While Black: a forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold is a multi-year series of forums, talks, and public presentations developed and organized by Black curators from across Canada in conversation with artists to consider both the limits and possibilities of the relationship between contemporary art spaces in Canad

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Colours of Summer

Suzanne Hamilton at Slide Room Gallery

http://www.artopenings.ca/suzanne-hamilton.html On her daily walks, Suzanne collects visual information about the ordinary landscapes of her everyday journeys. These “unremarkable” urban landscapes often include objects like power boxes, lamp posts and bike racks. “I am interested in how these constructed objects interact with the natural,” she says. “It appears to be an uneasy relationship.”

• #302, 733 Johnson St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3C7

Victoria Summer Music Festival 2023

Our 2023 Summer Music Festival chamber music concerts return to our traditional venue – the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria. With its excellent acoustics, uninterrupted site lines, and intimate setting, the recital hall is perfect for these concerts.   All concerts start at 7:30 pm, with pre-concert talks at 7:15 pm For more information and tickets, pleas

Vancouver Island Sculptors' Guild Summer Show

Over 30 original sculptures on display to admire and purchase created by the Vancouver Island Sculptors' Guild on display at the ArtSea Gallery 9565 Fifth St at Tuista Park.  Open 10 AM until 4 PM July 28 until August 3.  Admission Free Opening reception July 28 2-4 PM

• 9565 Fifth St, Tulista Park, Sidney , BC, V8L 2W5

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Naoko Takenouchi

Naoko Takenouchi creates hand-blown glass vessels with ethereal colors and intricate engraved designs usually depicting a visual metaphor or allegory.  She has worked as a glass artist since 1983, when she began a four-year course of study in design and glassblowing at the Tama Art University, Tokyo. Subsequently, she studied glassblowing at the highly regarded New York Experimental Glass Workshop

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

Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS   The Integrate Art Society is currently looking for artists based around the greater Victoria region for a new project titled The Ministry of Counting Sheep.   In the 2015 Canadian Health Measures Survey, Stats Canada’s found that 25% of Canadians have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep every night. With the stresses of the ongoing pandemic, The Sleep Founda

St Paul's presents – Don Alder

We are beyond excited to have Don Alder coming to perform!  "Alder's performances are transcendental"   George Lynch - Dokken As winner of the 2015 Domenic Troiano Guitar Award (CDN), 2011 Worldwide Guitar Idol (held in London, UK), 2010 Guitar Superstar contest (LA, USA) and the 2007 International Fingerstyle Championships, Don Alder (from Vancouver, BC) has earned his place as one of t

• 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 2G3

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Lorna Dockstader

“Several different principles of design combine to create a successful landscape painting. For many years, I've wondered what it might be like to remove the subject matter and just create interesting lines, shapes and colours to describe the feeling of a place. As I began these new abstracts, I thought of summer near the water when we often walk along the shoreline and watch the brilliant white sa

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

Oak Bay Summer Concert Series at Willows Beach Park 2023

With a stunning backdrop of Willows Beach, these outdoor concerts gather the community to celebrate music and the arts. Our concerts highlight local musicians with emerging artists as opening acts. Presented by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture   CAPITAL CITY SYNCOPATORS Crossing more boundaries than a rumrunner, The Capital City Syncopators is Victoria’s finest prohibition-era

• Dalhousie Street and Beach Drive, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 2W1

All Paintings Great and Small

Art show

• Artsea 9565 Fifth street, Sidney, BC, V8L 1T3

St Paul's presents – Edie Daponte trio

‘From Paris to Rio’. …classic songs in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. ‘Join Edie Daponte and Friends for this globally inspired show, a fusion of jazz and world music as local favourite Edie shares her voice alongside celebrated musicians Attila Fias on piano and Joey Smith on bass.’ https://www.edie.ca/ Doors open at 6:30pm. Venue: St Paul’s United Church 2410 M

• 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 2G3

Victoria Guitar Society presents Robert Wang

VGS Presents Rising Star Robert Wang in a Captivating Evening of Baroque Guitar and Modern Masterpieces Victoria Guitar Society (VGS) is delighted to announce an extraordinary musical event featuring the exceptional talents of Robert Wang. The young virtuoso will grace the stage at the Phillip T. Young Hall, located at the University of Victoria, on Saturday, August 12 at 7:30pm.

• Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 5C2

U-JAM Summer Jazz Workshop 2023

Spend a week learning the skills of playing improvised music in a small ensemble, building fundamentals, musicianship, and friendships. Find your original voice and work with our excellent faculty of professional musicians and jazz educators including John Lee, Joe Hatherill, Kim Greenwood, Louis Rudner, Dave Flello, and Ashley Wey, plus many more. Special masterclasses will be offered with presen

• 2970 Jutland Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 5K2

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Denna Erickson

Denna Erickson’s paintings are alive with personal symbols and organic shapes layered in glazes of luminous colour. Shapes and forms are transcended through transparent layers of paint.  A celebration of life, Denna’s newest series is symbolic of love, friendship, gratitude and trust. The paintings represent new beginnings and transformation. View Denna's paintings online: https://theave

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

Light, Steel and Imagination - Fine art photography and metal art.

This event provides a rich visual experience covering a wide range of photographic genres combined with two and three-dimensional metal art. Award winning photographic art on canvas and paper ranges from abstract pieces to wildlife, land and cityscapes; to flowers and to horses running free. Two artists, Rick Shapka and Leah Gray are CAPA certified judges and Steve Smith has judged Canadian and in

• 9565 Fifth St,, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1T3

St Paul's presents – Louise Rose

Louise Rose is a living Canadian treasure. She studied classical voice in Pennsylvania with John Duddy and Todd Duncan; pipe organ with Catharine Brooke Morgan; piano with Oscar Peterson; conducting with Leonard Bernstein and arranging with Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. Some of her independent studies have been with Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald and B.B. King. Louise is a sought after voca

• 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 2G3

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Val Nunns

With a background in Fine Arts and a career in the Geosciences, Val Nunns' passion for jewellery design has given her a natural avenue to express an elegant sensibility in her work with carefully curated materials. Travelling globally affords her the opportunity to source elements and create designs that are unique, playful and elegant. View Val Nunns' jewellery on The Avenue Gallery's websit

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

Harbour Blues 'n Roots Festival 2023

Celebrate the end of summer on a high-note with Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival (formerly Vancouver Island Blues Bash), happening Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27, 2023. This festival will bring the “blues in all shades for your soul” and include more genres such as roots, country, world, and folk music. Performances on the main outdoor stage at Ship Point include Samantha Fish ft. Jesse

• Ship Point, 800 Wharf St., Victoria, British Columbia

Oak Bay Summer Concert Series at Willows Beach Park 2023

With a stunning backdrop of Willows Beach, these outdoor concerts gather the community to celebrate music and the arts. Our concerts highlight local musicians with emerging artists as opening acts. Presented by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture   Black Angus Black Angus offers a variety of material from foot-stomping folk songs to poignant lyrical poetry. Their variety of ensemb

• Dalhousie Street and Beach Drive, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 2W1

Cycle of Life Tour

Registration for the 10th annual Cycle of Life Tour presented by Think Communications is open and Victoria Hospice is looking for riders to join their teams! This annual two-day, 200-km cycling tour passing through the scenic Saanich Peninsula, Cowichan Valley and Salt Spring Island will be held on August 26-27, 2023. Up to 125 riders will pedal in support of hospice care on Vancouver Island.

• Victoria, British Columbia

Samantha Fish ft. Jesse Dayton plus Boy Golden

Singer-songwriter/guitarist Samantha Fish, the world’s No. 7-ranked blues guitarist according to Guitar World, is a multi-award-winner from Missouri who unleashes a bold collision of blues, soul, punk, funk, and fantastically greasy rock ‘n roll. Her latest album, Death Wish Blues, ultimately opens the blues genre to entirely new audiences and is a collaboration with vocalist/guitarist Jesse Dayto

• Ship Point, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1T9

Harbour Blues 'n Roots Presents: Mazacote

$28 (service charges may apply) https://jazzvictoria.ca/mazacote/   Juno-nominated Mazacote is a hard-hitting, six-piece world/Latin band with deep roots in the music of Nicaragua, Mozambique, and Colombia. Inspired by Afro-Caribbean percussion and tropical party sounds, they play brass-heavy Latin dance beats with a socially conscious message. Mazacote features powerful vocals comb

• Hermann's Upstairs, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1J9

Saanich Scattered Artists 2023 Summer Art Tour

The Scattered Artists Art Tour is back with 18 artists at 5 locations on August 26-27; 11-4 each day. Enjoy a variety of art forms including pottery, fine art, textiles, cards, jewelry and lots more. Free event! Door prizes, music and more! Come peek into the studios and explore the garden settings. The Scattered Artists Tour is a well established and recognized art tour in Saanich. The locations

• 3420 Persimmon Drive, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P3R4

Harbour Blues 'n Roots: Free Performances

Ship Point – Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 Noon – 5pm FREE TO ATTEND https://jazzvictoria.ca/harbour-blues/ Come down to Victoria’s beautiful inner harbour and listen to local artists perform on the outdoor stage at Ship Point, in free-to-attend performances starting from noon until 5:00pm on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 as a part of the Harbour Blues n

• Ship Point, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1T9

Harbour Blues 'n Roots Presents: Fantastic Negrito plus Ndidi O

$39 (service charges may apply) SAVE BIG! Buy all 3 nights AT SHIP POINT at checkout for $99! (SERVICE CHARGES MAY APPLY) https://jazzvictoria.ca/fantastic-negrito/ Hailing from Oakland, California, three-time Grammy award-winning blues/soul/rock singer-songwriter Fantastic Negrito’s music transcends from foot stomping blues to a funk stampede. He won the Grammy award for “Best Contempo

• Ship Point, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1T9

Harbour Blues 'n Roots Presents: Boy Golden

$28 (service charges may apply) https://jazzvictoria.ca/boy-golden/   Winnipeg-born singer-songwriter Boy Golden’s purpose is to enjoy each day and make good music. Since releasing his debut album, Church of Better Daze in 2021, he’s played major summer festivals and toured with The Sheepdogs. With hopeful, fresh, and upbeat songs, such as “KD & Lunch Meat” (featured on the Zone

• Hermann's Upstairs, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1J9

Harbour Blues 'n Roots Presents: Allison Russell plus The Blue and Gold

$39 (service charges may apply) SAVE BIG! Buy all 3 nights AT SHIP POINT at checkout for $99! (SERVICE CHARGES MAY APPLY) https://jazzvictoria.ca/allison-russell/ Formerly from Montreal, four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell is a tour de force whose debut album, Outside Child, received three Grammy nominations for “Best Americana Album,” “Bes

• Ship Point, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1T9

Meraki Art Show

Meraki Art Show at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney

• ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Gallery , Victoria