Victoria Public Galleries
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Public Galleries in Victoria, British Columbia.
A membership-based advocacy organization that works to promote awareness of the arts, and to ensure that the arts remain a priority in municipal and provincial government planning and budgets. It encourages, develops and coordinates artistic and cultural activities in Greater Victoria. Exhibition venues available for rent.
The museum was established to explore and preserve British Columbia's human and natural history, to inspire curiosity and wonder, and to share its story with the world. Of particular note is the permanent First Peoples Gallery, which includes weaving, carved wooden boxes, totem poles, shaman figures, an extensive collection of Haida argillite carvings and almost 100 ceremonial masks from all over the Northwest Coast. Daily (except Dec 25 and Jan 1) 10 am - 5 pm.
Housed in the top floor of Victoria's first fire hall the gallery creates an atmosphere of support and collusion between artists, curators, critics, collectors and organizers of both national and international exhibitions. An ongoing program includes lectures, screenings, off-site projects and the annual Antimatter Underground Film Festival. Wed to Sat noon - 5 pm.
The Maltwood Prints and Drawings Gallery, located on the lower level of
the McPherson Library, exhibits prints, drawings, paintings and photographs from the University of Victoria’s permanent art collection, including a large contemporary First Nations print collection. Hours of operation coincide with McPherson Library. Call for current hours.
Engaging, challenging and inspiring! Victoria's public art museum presents a variety of visual art experiences, media and cultures through historical to contemporary art from Asia, Europe and Canada -- including the work of BC's premiere landscape artist, Emily Carr, portrayed through paintings, writings and photographs. Tues to Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Thurs till 9 pm; Sun noon - 5 pm.
Located on the lower level of the Vancouver Island School of Art, the gallery originated from much of the same momentum that fuels the school itself: the desire to contribute to the arts community in a way that maintains a high level of seriousness while also reaching a broader public, one that might be less familiar with contemporary art practice. Mon to Fri 9 am - 5 pm.
The Legacy Art Gallery features works from the University of Victoria Art
Collections, including paintings, drawings and sculptures by some of the
best-known artists in the Pacific Northwest, bequeathed to the University
of Victoria by Dr. Michael C. Williams. Two gallery spaces feature a variety of rotating exhibits. Phone, or visit website for hours. CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS. Reopening early June.
