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Education & Workshops in Victoria

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Immersing ourselves in arts and culture inspires us to develop our own creativity and through the engaged teaching process in artist run workshop we can begin to master new skills and experiences that will enable discovery and growth while supporting the vital role of artists in our communities. In the arts, learning from the masters is a unique opportunity. 

Situated in the southern end of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. Art in Victoria thrives in various venues, with the city’s main art attraction being the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. The gallery is located just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria and is the largest public art gallery on Vancouver Island. The exhibitions include historical and contemporary art as well as an Asian collection. The gallery gift shop features beautiful crafts by local artisans that can be purchased or rented. The Flux Media Gallery exhibits innovative media artworks by local, national, and international media artists and acts as a gathering place for exchanging ideas. Other notable art galleries include the Merrick Gallery, Madrona Gallery, and Mark Loria Gallery. The Royal BC Museum is another significant part of the art culture in Victoria. It’s the largest museum in BC and was ranked the number one museum in Canada on TripAdvisor. The gallery at the museum features works from coastal forests to the depths of the North Pacific.

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Stairway Studio Jewelry & Arts

Victoria
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Stairway Studio is a silversmithing school and supply shop located in Market Square, the historic heart of downtown Victoria. With a commitment to preserving the art of traditional silversmithing, Stairway Studio offers a selection of classes and workshops for every skill level, from beginner to professional, as well as other specialty workshops and events. We are expanding our course offerings to include more specialized Read more...

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Critical Distance | Royal BC Museum

Royal BC Museum
Victoria
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January 23, 2026
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July 6, 2026
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January 23 to July 6, 2026 Step into the world of Critical Distance, an immersive augmented reality experience that brings you face-to-face with a holographic orca pod. Journey alongside J-Pod, a group of 25 endangered Southern Resident orcas living in the Salish Sea off the coast of Vancouver Island. Learn about the pod, including ten-year-old Kiki, and the daily obstacles and Read more...
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Art Gallery Paint-In 2026

Art Gallery Paint-In 2026
Victoria
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July 18, 2026, 12:00 pm
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The Art Gallery Paint-In 2026 is a vibrant, free outdoor arts festival hosted by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, taking place on July 18, 2026, along Moss Street in Victoria. Celebrating its 37th year, the event is the largest summer arts festival on Vancouver Island, bringing together artists from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for a day-long Read more...
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Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 
Victoria
Date:
May 29, 2027, 10:00 am
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October 10, 2027, 6:00 pm
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Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage is a major retrospective exhibition celebrating one of Canada’s most influential painters, Takao Tanabe. Marking the artist’s centennial, the exhibition brings together over sixty works created across more than seven decades, offering a comprehensive look at his evolving artistic practice. Spanning abstract compositions, prairie scenes, and iconic West Coast landscapes, Inside Passage highlights Tanabe’s ability to Read more...
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