Month: March 2022

Denyse Thomasos: Odyssey, In Conversation with Gaëtane Verna, Sarah Milroy, and Esi Edugyan

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On February 10, 2022 the AGGV hosted a virtual online conversation with the curators of the exhibition Denyse Thomasos: Odyssey, Gaëtane Verna, Director of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, and Sarah Milroy, chief curator at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. They were joined by Victoria based award winning novelist Esi Edugyan who contributed to the exhibition publication. This conversation with Verna, Milroy and Edugyan was an opportunity to hear about Thomasos from a range of perspectives.

Launching the #WIP Podcast

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By Marina DiMaio, Digital Print Assets Coordinator

There are many layers involved in creating meaningful out-of-the-box gallery programs – layers that are steeped in relationship building with artists and local communities. We are thrilled to be launching a brand new podcast that we hope will offer our audiences a bit more transparency of process and insight from behind the scenes!

Gallery Shop Artisan Highlight: Queen Bee Farms

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By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator

If you’ve ever browsed the Gallery Shop, you’ll know that the space is packed full with all sorts of treasures – many of which are from talented local artists, artisans, and small businesses. While the items speak for themselves, we’d like to share a little more about the creators with you, starting with Queen Bee Farms!