Victoria Art Shows & Exhibits
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For a comprehensive list of all Victoria, British Columbia's art shows and exhibits, check out the list below. Here you will find art shows and sales, art openings, art exhibitions and art festivals.
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The Emergence of Architectural Modernism II: UVic and the Regional Aesthetic in the Late 1950s and 6
Feb 06 to Feb 26
The second in a series of exhibitions and publications exploring the relationships, personalities and projects contributing to the development of a regional modernist aesthetic in the post-war Victoria urban landscape, this exhibition develops themes of the earlier exhibition Town and Gown: Centennial Square and the the Gordon Head Campus: Seminal Projects (1962–1972) March 10–May 2, 2011.
During this period a small number of legacy architectural firms changed Victoria's built environment with forward-looking planning and bold new architectural forms. Drawing on plans, drawings, photographs and architectural models from the period, this exhibit explores a number of planning initiatives, design projects and building programs that defined this important phase in the development of the Capital Region.
The second in a series of exhibitions and publications exploring the relationships, personalities and projects contributing to the development of a regional modernist aesthetic in the post-war Victoria urban landscape, this exhibition develops themes of the earlier exhibition Town and Gown: Centennial Square and the the Gordon Head Campus: Seminal Projects (1962–1972) March 10–May 2, 2011.
During this period a small number of legacy architectural firms changed Victoria's built environment with forward-looking planning and bold new architectural forms. Drawing on plans, drawings, photographs and architectural models from the period, this exhibit explores a number of planning initiatives, design projects and building programs that defined this important phase in the development of the Capital Region.
- Legacy Art Gallery Address: 630 Yates St Victoria BC V8W 1K9
Feb 06 to Apr 09
This exhibition of fascinating photographs from the Natural History Museum shows nature like you've never seen it before. More than 100 photos in 18 different categories are on display from over 95 countries.
This exhibition of fascinating photographs from the Natural History Museum shows nature like you've never seen it before. More than 100 photos in 18 different categories are on display from over 95 countries.
- Royal BC Museum Address: 675 Belleville St Victoria BC V8W 9W2
Feb 06 to May 06
VICTORIA COLLECTS:
A View into Private Art Collections from the Region
&
The Salish Weave Collection
Feb 3 – May 6, 2012
Victoria Collects features more than 90 major artworks on loan from private collections across Victoria. These paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, and drawings by artists ranging from Rembrandt, Andy Warhol, Piet Mondrian, Tom Thomson, E.J. Hughes, Betty Goodwin, to Ed Burtynsky illustrate the immense diversity in collecting styles and approaches that can be found in our region. Victoria Collects is more than a snapshot of fabulous individual pieces; it is a venue for narrative and exploration answering: Why do people collect? What drives them?
The Salish Weave Collection, as part of the Victoria Collects exhibition, demonstrates that a passion for the art of our region can translate beyond amassing and decorating to sharing and educating. Focusing exclusively on works by contemporary Coast Salish artists, George and Christiane Smyth dream of seeing this unique art with its distinct and traditional forms, recognized and appreciated worldwide in a similar way as Northwest Coast art. They have lent and donated far and wide to promote to a broader audience the work of artists such as Susan Point, lessLIE, and Luke Marston.
Exhibitions curated by Mary Jo Hughes. Proudly presented by ScotiaMcLeod.
VICTORIA COLLECTS:
A View into Private Art Collections from the Region
&
The Salish Weave Collection
Feb 3 – May 6, 2012
Victoria Collects features more than 90 major artworks on loan from private collections across Victoria. These paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, and drawings by artists ranging from Rembrandt, Andy Warhol, Piet Mondrian, Tom Thomson, E.J. Hughes, Betty Goodwin, to Ed Burtynsky illustrate the immense diversity in collecting styles and approaches that can be found in our region. Victoria Collects is more than a snapshot of fabulous individual pieces; it is a venue for narrative and exploration answering: Why do people collect? What drives them?
The Salish Weave Collection, as part of the Victoria Collects exhibition, demonstrates that a passion for the art of our region can translate beyond amassing and decorating to sharing and educating. Focusing exclusively on works by contemporary Coast Salish artists, George and Christiane Smyth dream of seeing this unique art with its distinct and traditional forms, recognized and appreciated worldwide in a similar way as Northwest Coast art. They have lent and donated far and wide to promote to a broader audience the work of artists such as Susan Point, lessLIE, and Luke Marston.
Exhibitions curated by Mary Jo Hughes. Proudly presented by ScotiaMcLeod.
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Address: 1040 Moss Street Victoria BC V8V 4P1
Feb 08 to Apr 02
UVic honorary degree recipient Ted Grant features his latest work, a continued exploration of healers: this time from the point of view of medical interns. Grant captures these young men and women as they journey across the threshold, from student to physician.
UVic honorary degree recipient Ted Grant features his latest work, a continued exploration of healers: this time from the point of view of medical interns. Grant captures these young men and women as they journey across the threshold, from student to physician.
- Maltwood Prints and Drawings Gallery at the McPherson Library Address: Box 3025 Stn CSC, McPherson Library, Room 027 Finnerty Road Victoria BC V8W 3P2
Mar 05
Featuring an exquisite hand beaten Chief's Copper from John Livingston and an elaborate articulated transformation mask from Mervyn Child. We have also included some works from the gallery collection that we thought deserved a second look, such as Silas Coon's intricate Beaver Frontlet with abalone inlay.
Featuring an exquisite hand beaten Chief's Copper from John Livingston and an elaborate articulated transformation mask from Mervyn Child. We have also included some works from the gallery collection that we thought deserved a second look, such as Silas Coon's intricate Beaver Frontlet with abalone inlay.
- Alcheringa Gallery Address: 665 Fort St Victoria BC V8W 1G6
Mar 10, Apr 17
Gijalordi explores the local Kingfisher story relating to the formation of the Tully River in Queensland, Australia.
This suite of 18 works was developed from a printmaking workshop at Girringun Art Centre as a means of providing practical support to the artists after many suffered devastating losses in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi in February 2011. Partial proceeds will benefit Girringun Art Centre.
Please join us for the opening reception Saturday, March 10th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
Gijalordi explores the local Kingfisher story relating to the formation of the Tully River in Queensland, Australia.
This suite of 18 works was developed from a printmaking workshop at Girringun Art Centre as a means of providing practical support to the artists after many suffered devastating losses in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi in February 2011. Partial proceeds will benefit Girringun Art Centre.
Please join us for the opening reception Saturday, March 10th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
- Alcheringa Gallery Address: 665 Fort St Victoria BC V8W 1G6
Apr 01
- Club 9ONE9 Address: 919 Douglas Street Victoria BC CAN V8W 2C2
TBA
Clay Connects
The South Vancouver Island Potters Guild will commemorate its 10th anniversary with "Clay Connects", an exhibition at the Martin Bachelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant Street, Victoria. There will be the wide variety of styles and interpretations exhibited by local ceramic artists. Both functional and sculptural genres to celebrate their connection to each other via the versatile medium of clay.
Martin Bachelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant Street, Victoria.
Opening reception May 8 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
continues May 9 to June 3 (10:00 to 5:00) Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays
Clay Connects
The South Vancouver Island Potters Guild will commemorate its 10th anniversary with "Clay Connects", an exhibition at the Martin Bachelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant Street, Victoria. There will be the wide variety of styles and interpretations exhibited by local ceramic artists. Both functional and sculptural genres to celebrate their connection to each other via the versatile medium of clay.
Martin Bachelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant Street, Victoria.
Opening reception May 8 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
continues May 9 to June 3 (10:00 to 5:00) Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays
TBA
An annual event in the Fairfield community since 2001, this art event offers opportunities to tour local artist studios, including the creative spaces of glass artists, photographers, textile artisans, painters, potters, sculptors and more. Meet-and-greets, art demonstrations and discussions are highlights of the self-guided walking tour.
An annual event in the Fairfield community since 2001, this art event offers opportunities to tour local artist studios, including the creative spaces of glass artists, photographers, textile artisans, painters, potters, sculptors and more. Meet-and-greets, art demonstrations and discussions are highlights of the self-guided walking tour.
- Fairfield Gonzales Community Place Address: 1330 Fairfield Rd. Victoria BC CAN V8S 5J1
TBA
Held on the grounds of the inspiring Hatley Park National Historic Site, this annual event features an array of family activities, including live entertainment, craft stations and exhibits of local art. Walking tours and complimentary garden access are added highlights.
Held on the grounds of the inspiring Hatley Park National Historic Site, this annual event features an array of family activities, including live entertainment, craft stations and exhibits of local art. Walking tours and complimentary garden access are added highlights.
- Hatley Park Castle and Museum Address: 2005 Sooke Rd. Victoria BC CAN V9B 5Y2
May 17 to Sep 16
The much-loved, ever-mysterious dinosaur is the subject of this Royal BC Museum's summer blockbuster of an exhibit. Delve deeper into the mind of the modern paleontologist and see how our old ideas about the dinosaur and its extinction theories have been reinterpreted. Plenty of hands-on activities, events and presentations will be featured during the exhibit.
The much-loved, ever-mysterious dinosaur is the subject of this Royal BC Museum's summer blockbuster of an exhibit. Delve deeper into the mind of the modern paleontologist and see how our old ideas about the dinosaur and its extinction theories have been reinterpreted. Plenty of hands-on activities, events and presentations will be featured during the exhibit.
- Royal British Columbia Museum Victoria Address: 675 Belleville Street Victoria BC V8W 9W2
TBA
This self-guided event offers opportunities to explore the creative spaces of area artists and artisans, scattered around the Cedar Hill area.
This self-guided event offers opportunities to explore the creative spaces of area artists and artisans, scattered around the Cedar Hill area.
Jun 01 to Sep 03
The royal photographer shares nearly 100 exclusive photos of the Queen's life, some rarely seen before. Beaton's photographs portray his relationship with the Queen throughout the decades and document his striking style from the 1940s and beyond.
The royal photographer shares nearly 100 exclusive photos of the Queen's life, some rarely seen before. Beaton's photographs portray his relationship with the Queen throughout the decades and document his striking style from the 1940s and beyond.
- Royal BC Museum Address: 675 Belleville St Victoria BC V8W 9W2
TBA
The Dominguez Art Gallery is proud to present one of Canada's most prominent artists, Martin Beaupre.
Since the age of fourteen, Mr. Beaupre, an autodidact painter, has been strongly influenced by the culture and heritage of Asia and by the art techniques of the region's masters. Mr. Beaupre’s artistic goal is to offer us works that would speak to our inner energy; his success is widely appreciated and celebrated. Acclaimed by prominent Canadian art galleries, interior designers, private collectors and auction dealers, Martin’s art offers the perfect balance of energy, serenity and harmony that is so lacking in the spaces we occupy both at home and work.
Martin has described that the continuity of his meditation practice and of his studies have led him to achieve a marriage of both art and energy.
Without exception, there are two major inspirations to Martin's art: the first, is Asian calligraphy inspired by Zenga, a technique practiced by the Buddhist monks’ intent on remaining in a state of awareness; the latter, is from the highly influential Japanese Zen monasteries of the Muromachi Period in the fourteenth and fifteen centuries.
Martin’s latest works reveal his feelings during his last trip to Japan. The brilliant composition of cherry trees suspended on a floating horizon and of Buddhist monks seemingly walking to the Nirvana magnificently describes the artistic knowledge of the painter. Martin Beaupre’s paintings invite us to slide into a deeper stage of our dreams and to join our inner energy.
The Dominguez Art Gallery is proud to present one of Canada's most prominent artists, Martin Beaupre.
Since the age of fourteen, Mr. Beaupre, an autodidact painter, has been strongly influenced by the culture and heritage of Asia and by the art techniques of the region's masters. Mr. Beaupre’s artistic goal is to offer us works that would speak to our inner energy; his success is widely appreciated and celebrated. Acclaimed by prominent Canadian art galleries, interior designers, private collectors and auction dealers, Martin’s art offers the perfect balance of energy, serenity and harmony that is so lacking in the spaces we occupy both at home and work.
Martin has described that the continuity of his meditation practice and of his studies have led him to achieve a marriage of both art and energy.
Without exception, there are two major inspirations to Martin's art: the first, is Asian calligraphy inspired by Zenga, a technique practiced by the Buddhist monks’ intent on remaining in a state of awareness; the latter, is from the highly influential Japanese Zen monasteries of the Muromachi Period in the fourteenth and fifteen centuries.
Martin’s latest works reveal his feelings during his last trip to Japan. The brilliant composition of cherry trees suspended on a floating horizon and of Buddhist monks seemingly walking to the Nirvana magnificently describes the artistic knowledge of the painter. Martin Beaupre’s paintings invite us to slide into a deeper stage of our dreams and to join our inner energy.
- Dominguez Art Gallery Address: 2075 Otter Point Rd, Box 344 Sooke BC V9Z 1G1
TBA
Operating in conjunction with FernFest, Fernwood Art Stroll occurs in Fernwood Square at the corner of Fernwood and Gladstone avenues. Over two dozens artists are also featured through a variety of open studios in the neighbourhood culminating in a group show at the Fernwood Inn.
Operating in conjunction with FernFest, Fernwood Art Stroll occurs in Fernwood Square at the corner of Fernwood and Gladstone avenues. Over two dozens artists are also featured through a variety of open studios in the neighbourhood culminating in a group show at the Fernwood Inn.
- Fernwood Address: 1923 Fernwood Rd. Victoria BC CAN V8T 2Y6
TBA
An annual event, Gorge on Art is a free art festival that features some 45 artists. See their work displayed along the gorgeous Gorge Waterway, from watercolours and ceramics to carving and paintings. Live music and food is also featured.
An annual event, Gorge on Art is a free art festival that features some 45 artists. See their work displayed along the gorgeous Gorge Waterway, from watercolours and ceramics to carving and paintings. Live music and food is also featured.
- Gorge Waterway Address: Gorge Road Victoria BC CAN
Aug 03 to Aug 12
On Vancouver Island the artists of Metchosin and East Sooke welcome you to the annual summer Stinking Fish Studio Tour and Art Sale. Metchosin and East Sooke are located in a beautiful coastal area just west of Victoria, BC. Many artists and artisans have chosen to live and work here, finding inspiration amidst the rolling landscape and lush rain forests near the sea. Check the website for maps and info.
On Vancouver Island the artists of Metchosin and East Sooke welcome you to the annual summer Stinking Fish Studio Tour and Art Sale. Metchosin and East Sooke are located in a beautiful coastal area just west of Victoria, BC. Many artists and artisans have chosen to live and work here, finding inspiration amidst the rolling landscape and lush rain forests near the sea. Check the website for maps and info.
- Stinking Fish Studio Tour - Jul 23 - Aug 1, 2011 Address: (Metchosin and East Sooke) Victoria BC
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The 2011 Sidney Fine Art Show will be held at the Bodine Family Hall at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC. Presented by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula, this show is a world-class juried art show for serious artists and patrons of the arts. The first Show in 2003 was an outstanding success and each year the Show has attracted thousands of visitors to the town of Sidney.
The 2011 Sidney Fine Art Show will be held at the Bodine Family Hall at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC. Presented by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula, this show is a world-class juried art show for serious artists and patrons of the arts. The first Show in 2003 was an outstanding success and each year the Show has attracted thousands of visitors to the town of Sidney.
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