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. |
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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Applications are now live! Click here to fill out your application form.
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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.
DONATE TODAY
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!
19 March – 18 June 2024
GVPL Central Branch
735 Broughton St, Victoria, BC
About the Work and Artist:
Bringing Beauty Into Your Life
Katrina Pavlovsky was born in Toronto, Canada. Katrina devoted many years to working with both children and adults as a creative dance/movement educator. In 2007 she relocated to Victoria, British Columbia. At this time she discovered her passion for photography.
She is a local photographic artist who has photographed in Bimini, Ontario, Vancouver, Victoria and Vancouver Island. Her aspiration and mission is to bring beauty into the lives of others and to honour the sanctity of the earth.
Nature is the primary source of inspiration in her work, as is music. In her work, Katrina strives for authenticity and is primarily a purist in her vision of fine art photography. Her love and respect of nature transfers itself through her photographic images.
To capture beauty, its magnificence and constant wonder is an integral part of her work. . One sees the fluidity of dance and the play of light in her fine art photographic images.
Katrina presently offers fine art prints, fine art photographic cards, and thank you cards. B.C. landscapes, floral, still life, wildlife and sacred images are featured..
Katrina has exhibited at the LOOK show, for Monday Magazine’s Photo contest and had her first exhibit at Dales Gallery in Victoria in August, 2009. Displays were available at Serious Coffee, The Oak Bay Public Library, The Central Library, and at Koffi. She is a member of Canadian Artists Representation and of the Victoria Arts Council.
For more information please email katrinapavlovsky33@gmail.com