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.
“In Your Element” is a group show opening in February 2026, featuring four unique artists who each work in a different medium. The brilliance and challenge of the show is displaying the diverse art in a cohesive way. These artists’ individual expressions are achieved through a mutual dedication to their practice. – Written by Erin Cooper, AGGV Art Rental + Sales Coordinator.
Among the many highlights in the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Asian art collection, one small bronze object currently on view in the Roger Lee Gallery of Asian Art in the exhibition, “A View From Here”, tells an evocative story about daily life more than two thousand years ago. In this article, Dr. Heng Wu, AGGV Asian Art Curator, gives us an in depth analysis of this historical piece.
Fall in love with local art! Home is where the heart is, especially as the seasons change and the weather cools. Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, highlights some charming items by talented local artisans in the Gallery Shop that will add warmth to your life this fall.
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.