Arts/Crafts

Wed May 22, 2013 - Sun June 09, 2013

Joe Average has delighted Vancouverites and the world with his bold, whimsical and exuberant paintings and prints since the 1980s. More recently Joe turned to photography, proposing new encounters with familiar Vancouver scenes and reminding us that nature and humans constantly interact with each other in the city.

Wed May 22, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

The first major exhibition of paintings by Vancouver-based Haisla artist, Lyle Wilson, revealing his evolving artistic vision and celebrating his accomplishments as a painter.

Wed May 01, 2013 - Tue October 15, 2013

Downtown & rural Nakusp presents an art walk each summer from May to mid-October. Pick up a brochure at the Visitor Centre.

Fri March 22, 2013 - Sun November 24, 2013

March 22 - March 24, 2013 It Started With a Stitch, Westshore Quilters' Guild Quilt Show. Beautiful quilts, special displays, merchant's mall, concession, raffle quilts, door prizes, members' store, Scavenger Hunt for children & hands on demonstrations including Crazy Quilting, Charity Sewing, hand quilting & more. Eagle Ridge Community Centre, 1089 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm, Admission $6 for the weekend.

Wed June 30, 2010 - Sun June 30, 2013

Although Emily Carr described herself as an isolated little old woman on the edge of nowhere, her work has a universal appeal. With this exhibition, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria will become the premiere destination on Vancouver Island to visit and learn about Emily Carr through her paintings. On the Edge of Nowhere will include a historical survey of Carr's artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media & styles she explored & perfected. It will also focus on Carr's influences & inspirations, such as European modern art, members of the Group of Seven artists, First Nations artists and Carr's spirituality.

Fri May 24, 2013 - Sun May 26, 2013

Oak Bay Marine Group's annual celebration of art, Painters at Painter's, is hosted in May each year at world-renowned Painter's Lodge in Campbell River. Each year over 1000 guests meet & talk with the artists & take in one of the most impressive collections of artistic talent to be found under one roof anywhere in Canada. Artists give demonstrations, participate in panel discussions & create beautiful works in the resort's gardens, giving the public a rare opportunity to watch & learn from the masters. Call or visit the website for passes & packages to this event.

Tue May-28-13

With the participation of artists, can urban infrastructure designs be re-imagined to renew the relationship between citizens and their environment? Artist and architect duo, Sans façon, explore the relationship between people and places through site-specific projects such as performances and permanent pieces in public spaces, and strategies that involve artists in the rethinking of specific places.

This is the first of three talks in The Lulu Series: Art in the City 2013, featuring engaging discussions on Art in the City and its importance to establishing connections between citizens and their communities.

To reserve your FREE seats, please email lulu[at]richmond.ca.

Sat June 01, 2013 - Sun June 02, 2013

Quadra Island Artists host their annual Studio Tour June 1st, 2nd. Quadra is in the Discovery Islands, just a short ferry ride from Campbell River. Visitors can check out studios where artists work in glass, stone sculpture, pottery, photography, printmaking, painting & other media. A great opportunity to meet the creative people behind the artwork & to explore Quadra Island. Tour the studios, go for a picnic on Rebecca Spit, enjoy the view of the mountains across Sutil Channel - a perfect weekend outing. After the opening June 1st & 2nd weekend, many studios continue to welcome visitors throughout the summer.

Fri June 07, 2013 - Sun June 09, 2013

The largest craft sale in Western Canada located in Vernon, in the sunny Okanagan. The Creative Chaos Craft Show has over 200 artisans, crafters, artisans, speciality foods, creative activities, performing arts & food fair. Free admission and Food Bank donations welcomed. New this year - indoor creative activities with air conditioned rest area. 3 buildings - 4 rooms of, well, "Creative Chaos"

Sat June 08, 2013 - Sun June 09, 2013

Each year the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula presents two studio tours; one in the spring & one in fall. The many local artists who register for these tours open their studios for free to the public. Please see our website for more details.