Learn the art of traditional silversmithing in the heart of historic downtown Victoria. Argentum is a new silversmithing school offering a selection of classes and workshops for every skill level, from beginner to professional. Argentum’s open-studio is available for bench rentals and the retail supply shop will feature all the tools, materials and gemstones you’ll need to set up and Read more...
The Bateman Gallery illuminates the wonders of the natural world, shares environmental knowledge, and deepens human-nature connection. It showcases the magic and beauty of nature, and hosts the largest collection of original and rare works by world-renowned Canadian artist and naturalist, Robert Bateman, along with a rotation of nature-inspired exhibits and a full schedule of educational and public programs. The Read more...
It is here where our people have thrived since time immemorial… We invite you to join us in 2022 to experience indigenous culture and hospitality on our beautiful lands Visit us at Ship Point In Victoria’s Inner Harbour Ship Point and the surrounding harbour area offers lots of space to safely socially distance and we invite you to come down Read more...
WE SUPPORT THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF MEDIA ART FLUX media gallery exhibits innovative media art works by local, national and international media artists, providing artists and the community a gathering place for the exchange of ideas and dialogue on media arts practice. MediaNet is a non-profit organization that operates the FLUX media gallery, and serves artists and the public in the Read more...
Madrona Gallery specializes in contemporary and historic Canadian paintings and sculptures. Since its opening in 2010, the gallery has hosted over 100 exhibitions and highlighted some of the best of Canadian art. Madrona has become a leader in the region for sourcing rare and important works by some of Canada’s most influential artists and provides a welcoming space and excellent Read more...
Mark Loria Gallery is one of the leading indigenous art galleries in the world specializing in contemporary art from the Northwest Coast of Canada. Based in downtown Victoria, BC – and grateful to be on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples – The gallery produces four to six new exhibitions every year, supplemented by ongoing new works by gallery Read more...
The MISSA International Summer School of the Arts, now known as just MISSA, has been providing high caliber workshops in a wide range of artistic mediums for artists, teachers and adult students since 1984. MISSA has a reputation for attracting local, national and international instructors who engage with students in an intense multi-disciplinary environment. MISSA welcomes students from around the world to participate in Read more...
Deborah Czernecky is an established Canadian Artist who is an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) and an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA). Having traveled widely from western to eastern Canada and across the awe-inspiring Canadian North, Deborah calls Canada her “Big Backyard”. She has also painted in the USA and further abroad Read more...
Since 1968, the Victoria Arts Council (formerly the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria) has served the public as a charitable, non-profit, community arts organization. The VAC is dedicated to raising awareness of and developing a positive, supportive environment for the arts through education, civic advocacy, projects and programs that reach artists and the community at large. We strive to Read more...
We the members and friends of Xchanges Artists’ Gallery and Studios are grateful for the opportunity to undertake and share our creative work on the unceded Coast Salish territories located in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen speaking peoples, the Esquimalt and Songhees nations. As neighbours and friends we work to create a culture in which the truth is spoken, Read more...
