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CURRENT THREADS

Exhibition: 9 – 28 March 2024

Francine McCabe’s Fleece & Fibre Book launch + educational lecture: Saturday, 16 March 12-1PM

In Conversation with Carole Sabiston and Lynda Gammon: Friday, 22 March 11AM-12PM

Public reception + Artist Talks: Saturday, 23 March 3-5PM

Gallery hours: Tuesday – Sunday, noon to five

Location: Victoria Arts Council’s Pat Martin Bates Gallery
1800 Store Street [wheelchair accessible]

Discover a world of limitless creativity at Current Threads 2024, a multi-media surface design art show presented by the Surface Design Association BC + Yukon at the Pat Martin Bates Gallery on Store Street in Victoria, B.C., from 9 to 28 March 2024.

Experience a fascinating collection of fiber and textile art, showcasing diverse techniques and materials from wall hangings to sculptural pieces. 

Visit the gallery Tuesday to Sunday, from noon to 5 pm, and mark your calendar for the reception and artist talks on the 23rd of March from 3 pm to 5 pm. Spread the word and invite others for a celebration of exceptional artistry.

Surface Design Association’s mission since 1977 is to promote awareness and appreciation of textile-inspired art and design through member-supported benefits including publications, exhibitions, and conferences.

Current Threads has been generously sponsored by BeeHive Wool Shop.

In conjunction with Current Threads, Francine McCabe will read from her book, Fleece & Fibre, followed by a hands-on exploration of the various materials she discusses in her research.

Francine McCabe is a mixed-blood Anishinaabe author, fibre artist, and Vancouver Island Fibreshed advocate. Her first book, Fleece and Fibre: Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands explores the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in the sustainable, artisanal textile production and slow fashion movement. Her writing has appeared in Portal Magazine, CV Collective, and FOLKLIFE.
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International Women's Day News

International Women’s Day 2024

IWD Open Mic: VAC x PEP 8 March 2024

Victoria Arts Council in collaboration with Planet Earth Poetry is celebrating INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024 with Poetry!

Friday 8 March 2024
7:30-9:00 PM

Russell Books Victoria
747 Fort St (downtown)
Free
(donations welcome)

Hosted by City of Victoria’s Poet Laureate, Marie Metaphor Specht.

FEATURING Delani Valin (author of Shapeshifters) with Wendy Donawa (award-nominated poet) and an All-Women’s Open Mic with Spoken Word poet Luna Piscetta!

Sign-up for the Open Mic in person 7:00-7:20pm (10-12 poets in total)

We welcome any poets identifying as a woman, trans women, non-binary women, 2SLGBTQ+ women.

All poetic forms, styles and traditions are welcome in this safe community space (with a zero tolerance for homophobia, misogyny, racism, or hate).

Annually, the VAC collaborates with different community partners to continue to recognize the importance of International Women’s Day as a signal that more is needed to address misogyny around the world.

We are proud to co-produce exhibitions and events to foster a message of inclusion and support for all women-identified artists.
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Art Victoria Now’24

The Return of ART VICTORIA NOW!

Location: The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street [lower level]
Exhibition dates: 11-31 May 2024
Gallery hours: from 11am-6pm, daily
Public Reception /Community Celebration: Saturday 11 May, 2-5PM
Awards Ceremony: Saturday 25 May, 5PM

Calling all artists
in Greater Victoria and the Capital Regional District …

The Victoria Arts Council is excited to announce the return of the much-loved juried art exhibition, ART VICTORIA NOW!

Taking place at The Bay Centre in downtown Victoria from 11-31 May 2024, this exhibition will feature the best in local art with awards recognizing: 

Drawing,  Painting, Photography,  Printmaking,  Textile,  Sculpture /3-D, 

and more!

 We will also have a special Youth Artists section to welcome the next generation of local artists into the scene!

Artists from ages 11 to 111+ are encouraged to apply today.
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**Only 50 artists will be selected to exhibit as part of Art Victoria Now**

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APPLICATION DETAILS:

$15 per piece submitted (up to 3 pieces allowed, in any category or across 3 categories); additional hanging fees for selected works ($25 per piece).

All work must be exhibition-ready (framed with proper wiring or hooks)

All work must be for sale; the VAC retains 30% commission on all sales (pay-out from sales takes place before 30 June)

There is no size restriction for artworks in this show.

There is no price limit for artworks in this show.

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Follow this link to the online application form.
{application form is in-development; please check-back soon}

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Deadline to apply is 30th of April (midnight)
Notification to Artists: 5 May
Delivery of artwork(s): 6-8 May from 12-5PM.
Collection of any unsold works: Friday 31 May, 5PM.

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If you are interested in volunteering to help ensure the success of Art Victoria Now, please contact us: volunteer@vicartscouncil.ca
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
The Bay Centre

The Victoria Arts Council (est. 1968) connects artists and community through exhibitions, lectures, publications, and special events. 

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We need your support today!

With the ever-increasing costs to operate, the VAC is in the very unfortunate circumstance where we now need financial help from our core supporters — the community of artists, educators, and arts enthusiasts we’ve served for decades.

If you’ve enjoyed our programming, or have been one of the hundreds of artists we’ve uplifted through exhibitions and other opportunities, we’re now calling in the favour.

Please donate to the VAC today …
no amount is too little or too much!

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Though we have been able to increase and diversify our revenue stream over recent years, it just isn’t enough to cover costs anymore.

We’ve been there for you since 1968, and together we’ve built something incredible and unique to Victoria … please help us raise the much needed funds to keep the VAC going!

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The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) @ GVPL Bruce Hutchison

4 March – 31 May 2024
GVPL Bruce Hutchison, Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria V8Z 7K2
MWFS 10am-6pm / TTh 10am-7pm

Victoria Arts Council and The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG), BC IslandsChapter is pleased to present this second exhibition of works at the GVPL Bruce Hutchison.

Categories of work that stretch the imagination include works from the Artof the Book travelling exhibition, as well as fine binding, box making,restoration, artists’ books, paper making, calligraphy, and paper decoration.

About the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild:

The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) supports,promotes, and seeks to inspire participation in traditional bookbinding andcontemporary book arts. It does this through the efforts of its members andvolunteers in providing high quality book arts information, resources,education, and networking opportunities to the Canadian book artscommunity and interested public.

In July 2023, CBBAG celebrated its 40th anniversary. CBBAG isa nonprofit charity (Registration No. 89179 5445 RR0001)

Members of CBBAG will be at the Bruce Hutchison library on the following dates to provide information about CBBAG activities and chat with the public about the works on display:

10:30am – 12:30pm on:
Saturday March 23rd
Saturday April 13th
Saturday May 11th