Current Exhibitions

Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere

Date: 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.

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Victoria Collects: The Salish Weave Collection

Date: 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.

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The Enduring Arts of China

Date: 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.

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Victoria Collects

A View into Private Art Collections from the Region

Date: 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.

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Throw Down

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

Date: 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.

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Upcoming Exhibitions

William Kurelek

The Messenger

Date: May 25, 2012 - September 3, 2012

Throughout a career that spanned from mid-1950s until his death, William Kurelek (1927-1977) and his art have meant many different things to many people. The Alberta-born, Manitoba-raised artist was a painter of innocence and fun, his scenes reminiscences of a simpler and timeless past.

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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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Koson (Shoson), Ohara

Two Cranes

Two standing cranes on a shaded blue and black background resembling mist on a pond

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