July 26, 2010
For all the folks out there on the water sailing around the islands this summer - why not head down to Anacortes and visit the Anacortes Arts Festival, August 6-8, 2010
See Map
Visit their website for more info
On August 6, 7 and 8, 2010, the streets of Anacortes fill with 260 outstanding juried Booth Artisans, first class Fine Art Exhibitions, Culinary Art with an international selection of foods, and a creative Youth Activities area for the youngest artists. Join them for our 49th Arts Festival.
Garden Art
They are expanding the number of Booth Artisans this year to include a Garden Art area between 2nd and 3rd Streets just north of the Main Stage. Nine Booth Artisans will provide a great selection of artistic creations for your home.
Expanded Entertainment
Four stages of free music and a six-concert program for as little as $15 each bring 74 hours of Entertainment to the Festival.
July 25, 2010
Vancouver Art Gallery:
The Modern Woman
Drawings by Degas, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec and Other Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris
June 5 to September 6, 2010
The first drawing exhibition ever to travel from the Musée d’Orsay brings works from the world’s finest collection of 19th-century French art to Vancouver. Presented are nearly 100 works by celebrated French artists such as Daumier, Degas, Gauguin, Manet, Pissaro, Renoir, Rodin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, Vuillard and others.
Visit website for more information
July 25, 2010
Sooke Fine Arts Show 2010 • July 24 - August 2
SEAPARC Leisure Complex - 2168 Phillips Road • Sooke, BC • Canada • V9Z 0Y3
The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for both well-known and emerging artists from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to showcase their work. Along with the 7,500 annual visitors who attend the art show, the show draws hundreds of art patrons from British Columbia, and throughout western Canada and the United States.
Visit website for ticket information
July 22, 2010
{from the AGGV website}
Kent Monkman | Beaded Moccasins, 2007 | machine loomed beads on vinyl shoes | collection of the artist
Date:
June 18, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Kent Monkman is a Toronto-based artist of Cree and Irish ancestry. He produces work in a variety of media, including painting, video, film, photography, sculpture, installation, and performance.
Monkman draws inspiration from the histories depicted in 19th century art, including photography and Romantic painting, colonial portrayals of Aboriginal peoples and cinematic genres such as classic Hollywood westerns. Using these conventions, he constructs new stories through images that take into account missing narratives and perspectives of Aboriginal peoples.
Visit AGGV website for more info
July 22, 2010
Meeting Location & Time
The Big Pearl across from the Gate of Harmonious Interest (10:45am - 01:00pm)
1699 Government St, Victoria, BC- Canada
After the walk, meet at: Canoe Brew Pub
Date: July 24th, 2010
Sign up here and visit website: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/victoria-bc-canada-old-town/
A circuit of Old Town—some industrial, some decrepit, some gentrified, some funky, some upscale. Start at Government & Fisgard, along Government to Pembroke, through the industrial section to Store, along Store to Pandora, up Pandora to Fan Tan Alley (which Google doesn’t recognize), through the alley to Fisgard, down Fisgard, across Store, down Swift to the Canoe Brew Pub (minors OK). There will be a variety of urban sights and textures. Lots of buses one block east on Douglas. There is a city parkade in the 600 block of Fisgard on the same plaza where they will be meeting.
July 22, 2010
{From the Stinking Fish website}
Summer Tour 2010
10thAnniversary
July 24th to August 2nd
10 am - 5 pm
Metchosin and East Sooke are located in a beautiful coastal area of Vancouver Island near Victoria, BC. Many artists and artisans have chosen to live and work here, finding inspiration amidst the rolling landscape and lush rain forests near the sea. The Stinking Fish Studio Tour features the best of fine art and fine craft on the southern island, surrounded by its natural beauty.
Come explore one of the richest “art trails” on the island – meet the artists, see their work and take some home with you! Admission is free. All are welcome. Artworks are for sale.
For a chauffeur driven tour contact L.A. Limousines
All Stinking Fish artists are juried by peer professionals to assure the highest quality in fine art and fine craft. Follow the Stinking Fish MAP to find unusual gifts and treasures you won’t find anywhere else! Search for sample galleries and info on artists by ARTIST, MEDIUM or STUDIO.
July 22, 2010
{From the AGGV website}
With this exhibition, the AGGV will become the premiere destination on Vancouver Island to visit and learn about Emily Carr through her paintings. On the Edge of Nowhere will include an historical survey of Carr’s artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media and styles she explored and perfected. It will also focus on Carr’s influences and inspirations, such as European modern art, members of the Group of Seven artists, First Nations artists, Carr’s spirituality, and her interest in developing an art that speaks of her personal experience and her connection to the West Coast landscape.
Website: http://aggv.ca/exhibitions/emily-carr-on-the-edge-of-nowhere
Date: June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2012
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 MOSS ST
Victoria, British Columbia V8V 4P1
(250) 384-4101
June 23, 2010
Madrona Art Gallery opened on June 5th, 2010. Located on View Street in downtown Victoria, they are exhibiting the Colours of Summer Exhibition from July 01 to August 31, 2010
Image from www.madronagallery.com | Front Entrance of Madrona Gallery | View Street
MADRONA GALLERY
606 View Street
Victoria, BC CANADA
V8W 1J6
Phone: 250 380 4660
Fax: 250 380 4625
Mail: info@madronagallery.com
Web: http://www.madronagallery.com
May 20, 2010
{original post by By Grania Litwin, Times Colonist May 20, 2010 5:39 AM}
Victoria’s David Goatley is one of a handful of artists being considered to paint an official portrait of the Queen to celebrate the 60th year of her reign in 2012.
Goatley, who has painted headmasters and chancellors, New York firefighters, captains of industry, First Nations chiefs, folk singers and even a prime minister, was recently asked to submit a portfolio of six works to the federal government.
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See David Goatley’s website for portrait gallery
