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Haren Vakil & Greg Glover at the Gage
Gage Gallery member Haren Vakil and his invited guest Greg Glover have a lot in common. They met at meetings of the Island Illustrators Society and shared their views on art, politics and the nature of reality. In 2015 they collaborated on an artwork for
Carollyne Yardley at Deluge Gallery
Plastic is everywhere, explains Yardley in her introduction to Becoming Plastic. “It’s in the depths of the oceans and at the highest of mountaintops,” she says.
Scattered Artists 2015 Tour
Saanich Scattered Artists tour giving back to the community and making it richer Giving back to the community is a strong focus for the growing number of artists participating in the 12th Annual Scattered Artists S...
MONUMENTAL, Celebrating 35 Years ​​May 24-26, 2019
Fired Up! Ceramic Artists: Contemporary Works in Clay presents ​MONUMENTAL, Celebrating 35 Years ​​May 24-26, 2019 The 35th annual show and sale at Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road. Opening Gala May 24, 6:00–9pm. Continues May
Margo Cooper presents: BRAIN DANCE: Going off the Ploughed Track
Overview: The original meaning of delirium was “going off the ploughed track”, a Roman medical term for madness. Brain Dance explores Cooper’s mental and emotional responses to an emergency surgery and period of recovery.
Jo-Anne Silverman at Gage Gallery
“Art makes a gift from the heart” Silverman’s background in community service comes forward in her solo LUSH exhibition. Each of the sixteen works at Gage Gallery are offered to customers on a “Pay as You Can” basis. Proceeds go to the Cool A
Barbara McCaffrey at The Chapel Gallery
Barbara McCaffrey is a conceptual artist who uses fibre arts to express her ideas and experiences. She skillfully manipulates the materials at hand. Visit the webpage here: http://www.artopenings.ca/barbara-mccaffrey.html
Dale Roberts at the Chapel Gallery
This exuberant artist brings a life-like presence to luminaries he finds interesting. “I wonder who these people are,” he asks, “how they lived their lives and chose to express themselves.” http://www.artopenings.ca/dale-roberts.html
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band announce The Longest 50th Anniversary Tour
Grand OnStage presents the acclaimed, JUNO Award-winning band at Kingston Grand Theatre November 10
Woven Light: Photographs by Jackie Saunders-Ritchie & Patrice Snopkowski
Jackie Saunders-Ritchie & Patrice Snopkowski Woven Light: Photographs March 27 - April 15, 2019 Main Gallery, The Arts Centre at Cedar Hill 3220 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria. Opening Reception Sunday, March 31, 2019, 2-4pm.
Heather Yamada @Gage Gallery
Heather Midori Yamada presents Orb - a solo show at the Gage Gallery Aug 28 - Sept 8 2018 Opening Wed Aug 29, 5-7pm.

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