For nearly five decades, Hornby Island-based artist Ann Newdigate (1934-2023) nurtured a fibre arts practice imbued with critical dialogue through social and political engagement. In February 2025, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria acquired fourteen textile-based artworks and corresponding studies by Newdigate. – Written by Toby Lawrence, AGGV Curator of Contemporary Art.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, was a day of celebration at the Gallery. We were honoured to host Kathryn Bridge and pay tribute to her work in realizing the publication, ‘Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton 1869-1959.’ – Written by Margaret Chrumka, AGGV Director of Visitor Experience and Programs.
Boasting a lineup of 165 artists showcasing their diverse talents, food vendors offering a variety of culinary delights, community booths providing engaging information and resources, and interactive Imagination Stations designed to inspire creativity, it’s no surprise that more than 50,000 visitors flocked to Moss Street once again for the 36th annual Art Gallery Paint-In, transforming the event into a vibrant hub of artistic expression and community celebration.
We had the pleasure of getting a first-hand look at Emilio Rojas’ process while recently hosting the artist for a residency at the AGGV. The first boundary is the flesh is a three-channel video performance installation by artist Emilio Rojas commissioned by the AGGV as part of the exhibition, “Architectures of Protection”, on view until October 26, 2025.
The AGGV has been fortunate to receive outstanding gifts of works of art over the years, including this recent acquisition, a painting of 1965 entitled, Buoys, from Dr. Aileen P. McConnell. AGGV Chief Curator, Steven McNeil shares a brief history of this exciting acquisition.