Say What? Art Terms for Beginners, Part 17
Our art terminology article this quarter continues with the theme of the current exhibition, “Blue and White”, with terms like Qingbai, klapmutsen and Delftware.
An AGGV Studio Chat: With Oona McClure & April Caverhill
Over the past year the AGGV Studio has pivoted, reimagined, and adapted its programming to respond to issues arising from the pandemic. Oona McClure (Studio Coordinator & Instructor) and April Caverhill (Studio Instructor) had a little chat about what they enjoy about being part of the AGGV Studio.
A Creative Community Summer: AGGV Celebration of Art & The TD Artist Guide
By Julia Pauselius, AGGV Supervisor, Event Production and Curatorial Projects
This year, we are able to build on the success of the 2020 TD Artist Guide, and are inviting other arts organizations to share their work and programs with the public, building a month-long series that does what we love to do the most: be creative and share our wealth with one another.
Middle School Students learn to DJ
Over the course of eight weeks, our music exploratory class of 8th grade students at Arbutus Global Middle School have been working in partnership with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on a DJ workshop under the guidance of Tera, also known as DJ Nova Jade.
Art Quiz: Religions, Myths & Stories
The theme of our art quiz is religious and mythological iconography. Let’s see what you recall from stories you listened to as a child!
Travel the World Through The Artist’s Eyes
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Through history, travel has had an immeasurable impact on visual culture.
Say What? Art Terms For Beginners, Part 16
In conjunction with the AGGV’s latest exhibition, Blue & White, we have selected art terms related to the art of Chinese blue and white porcelain.
Artist In Our Collection: Myfanwy Pavelic (1916-2007)
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
Myfanwy Pavelic’s portraits go far beyond the mere representation of her sitters. Mostly self-taught in her art, Pavelic produces portraits which balance the outer with the inner, countering likeness with her subjects’ emotions, fears, strengths and vulnerabilities.
10 Things To Know About Chinese Sericulture: Smooth As Silk
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
The process of sericulture is well documented in a series of paintings bound in an album in the AGGV collection. Albums such as these were made mostly in the 19th century for the export market. Today, they serve as a clear document on how silk is made.
Spring Forward with AGGV Gallery Shop Reading List
By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator
The theme for this quarter’s reading list is Spring Forward. The books on this list, which are all for sale in the Gallery Shop, present fresh perspectives to propel you into spring and inspire the next few months of reading.