Current Exhibitions

Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere

June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2013

Although Emily Carr described herself as an “isolated little old woman on the edge of nowhere” her work has an appeal that is universal in its expressive messages.

Events

  • Feb 26 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 10 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 25 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour

The Enduring Arts of China

December 2, 2011 - May 6, 2012

Curated by Barry Till
Founders Gallery Dec 2 - May 6
|and| Pollard Gallery Dec 9 - April 29

In Chinese art, there was a high degree of continuity in the range of decorative elements used in the creation of art through successive dynasties.  A wide range of motifs and decorative compositions in use have been passed down through the centuries.

Events

  • Mar 3 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 18 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour

Victoria Collects: The Salish Weave Collection

January 6, 2012 - May 6, 2012

Curated by Mary Jo Hughes
Drury Gallery

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.

Events

  • Mar 15 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    The 100 Mile Collection: Contemporary Coast Salish - Lecture with George Smyth
  • Mar 24 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour

Victoria Collects

A View into Private Art Collections from the Region

February 3, 2012 - May 6, 2012

Curated by Mary Jo Hughes
Ker Gallery

Victoria Collects features more than 60 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.

Events

  • Feb 23 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Film Screening: Herb & Dorothy
  • Feb 25 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 6 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 11 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 31 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour

Throw Down

Sonny Assu, Gregory Ball, Megan Dickie, Tyler Hodgins, Alison MacTaggart

January 27, 2012 - May 6, 2012

Curated by Nicole Stanbridge
The LAB & Centennial Galleries

To throw down can mean many things: to celebrate in a big way, to fight for something meaningful, or to contribute resources to make something happen. The overall spirit of throwing down is captured by the five B.C. artists selected for this exhibition.

Events

  • Mar 4 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 9 2012 - 8:00pm - 11:00pm
    URBANITE
  • Mar 17 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Drop-In Tour
  • Mar 18 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Family Sunday
  • Mar 22 2012 - 10:00am - 11:30am
    Art Interest Tour
  • Mar 23 2012 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Art Interest Tour
  • Apr 1 2012 (All day)
    Throw Down Art Forum

Gallery Events

ARTbreak!

March 12, 2012 - 10:00am - March 16, 2012 - 3:00pm

Film Screening: Herb & Dorothy Victoria Collects

February 23, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Registration Begins: Spring Studio Classes

February 25, 2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Drop-In Tour Victoria Collects

February 25, 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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