The AGGV Gallery Shop Reading List
By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator
The theme for this quarter’s reading list is The Passage of Time. Summer passed by rapidly, and now we find ourselves in September, which always marks a time of change.
The AGGV Celebrates Art
By Julia Pauselius, Event Production and Curatorial Projects Supervisor
The AGGV’s 2021 Celebration of Art wrapped successfully this July, thanks to the enthusiasm of the artists and the support from many members of our wonderful community here on Vancouver Island.
Back To School & Back To In-Person Workshops
As we near the end of summer, we are looking forward to going back to school. This fall, the AGGV will be back in the classroom, once again facilitating our popular half-day workshops led by a local music artist, in partnership with UVic’s Indigenous Education Department!
Celebrating Art with the AGGV Gallery Shop Reading List
The theme for this quarter’s reading list is Celebrating Art. These books, which are all available in the Gallery Shop, offer approaches to exploring the joy of making art.
Cross-Cultural Communication: Blue and White in the 17th-Century World Economy
By Audrey Wang, AGGV Volunteer
The AGGV exhibition, Blue & White, is a wonderful demonstration of cross-cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world, through a singular commodity – blue and white porcelain.
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.
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.
Introducing the Spencer Showroom
By Sarah Kapp, Retail Assistant
We are excited to announce that the our Art Rental & Sales program has expanded! In addition to the Massey Sales Gallery, we have dedicated a second space to show local fine art in the new Spencer Showroom. The Spencer Mansion, built in 1889, serves as a beautiful contrast to the contemporary works now on display.