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Artist Residency for BIPOC Teens, Grades 10-12

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Congratulations to art historian and philanthropist, Roger Lee on receiving the Governor General's Award for Outstanding Contribution in Visual and Media Arts!

Roger Lee has supported the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria for over a decade, making his first donation of Yixing teapots to the Gallery in 2015. He continues to donate generously, and the AGGV proudly cares for his collection of several hundred Yixing teapots. In 2024, Lee deepened his commitment to the AGGV by making a significant donation and pledge to the AGGV to sustain our Asian art Collection. The Gallery recognized Lee's gifts with the naming of the "Roger Lee Gallery of Asian Art", in honour of his parents and grandparents.

In her Governor General's Award nomination statement, Dr. Melissa Karmen, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum, writes, "Across his life as an educator, collector, advocate and community builder, Lee has created a legacy that extends far beyond any individual exhibition, collection or institution. He has expanded whose stories are valued, strengthened understanding of Asian Canadian identity and fostered meaningful dialogue across communities and generations. His leadership is grounded in curiosity, generosity, and a profound belief in the transformative power of art. Lee’s impact lives not only in the institutions he has helped shape, but in the countless people whose lives and practices have been changed by his encouragement, vision and care."

Thank you for your contributions, Roger Lee, and our most heartfelt congratulations!

To read the full statement, visit our link in bio > ROGER LEE: GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD

#GovernorGeneralAward #GGarts2026 #RogerLee #OutstandingContribution #AGGV #ArtGalleryVic

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October 10, 2026

Performance: the x is where our paths cross

By Peter Morin and Leah Decter

oin us at the Gallery for a day-long performance as part of the exhibition. Included with admission.

October 18, 2026

Family Sunday

Impressions from the Road

Pack your imagination and join local designer and printmaker, Rio Kaneki, for a creative journey! Free admission for visitors 25 and under.

October 22, 2026

Teachers Night Out

Free Information Session - School Tours

Educators, please join us for to learn about our newly launched school tour program for Grades 2-12. Register now!

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Artist Residency for BIPOC Teens, Grades 10-12

Open post by artgalleryvic with ID 18221391937338172

Congratulations to art historian and philanthropist, Roger Lee on receiving the Governor General's Award for Outstanding Contribution in Visual and Media Arts!

Roger Lee has supported the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria for over a decade, making his first donation of Yixing teapots to the Gallery in 2015. He continues to donate generously, and the AGGV proudly cares for his collection of several hundred Yixing teapots. In 2024, Lee deepened his commitment to the AGGV by making a significant donation and pledge to the AGGV to sustain our Asian art Collection. The Gallery recognized Lee's gifts with the naming of the "Roger Lee Gallery of Asian Art", in honour of his parents and grandparents.

In her Governor General's Award nomination statement, Dr. Melissa Karmen, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum, writes, "Across his life as an educator, collector, advocate and community builder, Lee has created a legacy that extends far beyond any individual exhibition, collection or institution. He has expanded whose stories are valued, strengthened understanding of Asian Canadian identity and fostered meaningful dialogue across communities and generations. His leadership is grounded in curiosity, generosity, and a profound belief in the transformative power of art. Lee’s impact lives not only in the institutions he has helped shape, but in the countless people whose lives and practices have been changed by his encouragement, vision and care."

Thank you for your contributions, Roger Lee, and our most heartfelt congratulations!

To read the full statement, visit our link in bio > ROGER LEE: GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD

#GovernorGeneralAward #GGarts2026 #RogerLee #OutstandingContribution #AGGV #ArtGalleryVic

Image Credits in first comment.

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The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is located on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, today known as the Xʷsepsəm and Songhees Nations. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory.

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