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The Amazing Journey of a MISSA Artist
MaryLou Wakefield, a local Victoria artist, came away with a life-altering experience last summer. It changed her perspective on what she could achieve as an artist— with courage, curiosity and the willingness to take a risk. Here is her story.
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas at Madrona Gallery
http://www.artopenings.ca/yahgulanaas.html Summary: Over the past two decades, his artworks have toured the world in solo shows, and been collected by major international museums and galleries.
Alone with Trees, Grant’s solo show at the Gage Gallery
Alone with Trees, Grant’s solo show at the Gage Gallery, presents a unique vision of BC’s coastal landscapes. Drawn in by the lush colours and flowing textures, the viewer must interpret the subtext of these surreal environments. Visu...
Haren Vakil at the Gage Gallery, Feb 16 2021
http://www.artopenings.ca/haren-vakil.html
Saanich elementary students draw attention to local ecosystem with art
Grade 4/5 students attending McKenzie Elementary produce poems and pictures for Swan Creek bridge
Denise Tierney at the Chapel Gallery May 6-15.
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/denise-tierney.html Denise Tierney at the Chapel Gallery May 6-15.
EL Have Been a Band for 10 Years
Eric joins Jon Williams on the Afternoon Zone to talk about the upcoming 10th Anniversary of the band.
Finding Home: Paintings by Marnie Faunt and Karen Kaiser
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/kaiser--faunt.html
Fired Up! Annual Show and Sale May 28-29, 2022
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/fired-up-2022.html
Syrian poet and visual artist at Errant Art Space August 12-28, 2022
Homeland is an historic journey that reveals the artists’ pre-war lifestyle in Syria, the beginning of unrest, and finally, the trauma of dislocation. These artworks reflect on personal and cultural identity through the lens of memory and migrations.
Mike Kammerer returns to Fortune Gallery until Feb 11, 2022.
Preview: https://www.focusonvictoria.ca/palette/173/
Avis Rasmussen: The View from Here
Avis Rasmussen’s fascinating life as a visual artist comes into focus in The View From Here. The Victoria Arts Council (VAC) has collected over 100 artworks that chronicle her incredible journey, spanning over 60 years. The retrospective begins with an
Pete Kohut interviewed by Sheila R. Alonzo
Pete Kohut interviewed by Sheila R. Alonzo

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