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Victoria Arts Council

1800 Store Street Victoria BC map
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm or by appointment.
since 1968
The Victoria Arts is a non profit and charity established in 1968. VAC is focused on building community through the arts - by engaging audiences, celebrating local arts, and encouraging artistic expression. VAC focuses on all arts disciplines, provides information, advocates for arts, hosts events, operates a network of visual art galleries. VAC programs are operated for the benefit of the entire community. VAC and its over 400 members work with other arts organizations, community organizations, businesses, and government agencies.
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Venue FormatArt Gallery
Liquor LicenseNone
Has StageNo
Wheelchair Accessible?Yes
Parking NotesLot across the street, street parking available
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Upcoming Events

09
Sep
until
30
Oct
GIFTS FROM THE ANCESTORS
The debut solo exhibition by Ha’wilh Way’anis Joshua Watts
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

24
Jun
11:00 00:00
CreativeMornings/Victoria: Wilderness with Jessie Demers
Monthly gatherings to promote and foster Victoria's creative communities.
Free
Online
Event is live streamed / online.
03
Jun
until
17
Jul
Life’s Work: a Visual Memoir by B.A. Lampman
This exhibit underscores the VAC's commitment to supporting local artists and th...
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
30
Apr
15:00 17:00
Artists in Conversation
Crossroads: Grand National Touring Fibre Art Exhibition
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
29
Apr
11:00 00:00
CreativeMornings/Victoria: "KISMET" with Marie Metaphor Specht
Monthly lecture series hosted by the Victoria Arts Council
Free
Online
Event is live streamed / online.
16
Mar
until
22
May
Crossroads
2021 Grand National Fibre Art Exhibition
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
08
Mar
19:00 22:00
International Women's Day 2022
International Women’s Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the progress m...
By Donation
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
08
Feb
until
01
Apr
UNTIL Magazine issue 10: On Disability
Digital magazine presented by the Victoria Arts Council
Free
Victoria Arts Council
Event is live streamed / online.
12
Jan
until
12
Feb
SSNAP AWARD SHOW
The VAC presents the Salt Spring Island National Art Prize Winners
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
17
Dec
2021
11:00 00:00
CreativeMornings/Victoria: "INVISIBLE" with Rick Waines
International speaker series hosted by Victoria Arts Council
Free
Online
Event is live streamed / online.
04
Dec
2021
until
19
Dec
Little Gems Holiday Show & Sale
Support local artists this holiday season!
Free
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
01
Dec
2021
19:00 22:00
Visual AIDS | Day With(out) Art 2021
A screening of videos highlighting community care within the ongoing HIV crisis.
Free
Vic Theatre
Event can be attended in person
26
Nov
2021
11:00 13:00
CreativeMornings/Victoria: "Liminal" with Heather Dean & Lara Wilson
Monthly speaker series on the theme of "Liminal"
Online
Event is live streamed / online.
29
Oct
2021
11:00 00:00
CreativeMornings/Victoria - "Design" with Dr. Heng Wu
A speaker series with the goal of connecting artists, designers, makers, & doers
By Donation
Online
Event is live streamed / online.
17
Oct
2021
15:00 16:00
ARTIST TALK: A Moment in Time: Samantha Dickie
An intimate artist talk from renowned ceramics artist Samantha Dickie.
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
10
Sep
2021
until
31
Oct
A Moment in Time: Samantha Dickie
Internationally-recognized local artist to get her first solo exhibition.
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
12
Aug
2021
17:00 19:00
Artists in Conversation: Everett Wong, Oliver Bjorn Cross Talkend, Matt Trahan, ...
Join us on Thursday, August 12 from 5-7pm for an intimate conversation between a...
Free
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
17
Jul
2021
14:00 15:00
Preparing You First Solo Exhibition: renee leighann
Gain the knowledge and confidence to propose and prepare for a solo exhibition o...
Online
Event is live streamed / online.
07
Jul
2021
until
22
Aug
An Inheritance: Big Top Collective, Everett Wong, Matt Trahan, Oliver Bjorn Cros...
One way or another, it comes to us. Through death, and it's precarious opposite,...
Free
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
14
May
2021
until
30
Jul
UNTIL Magazine issue 9: Queer Island
UNTIL magazine issue 9: Queer Island is now live! Click the link to read, downl...
Free
Victoria Arts Council
Event is live streamed / online.
05
May
2021
until
27
Jun
When Two Waters Meet: Sakura Koretsune, lessLIE, Art Thompson, Dylan Thomas, Sus...
This exhibition and accompanying publication honours the 35th anniversary of the...
Free
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
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