FALL into 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.

The shift in seasons reminds us that change is inevitable, that we are constantly evolving and expanding. With change comes the need to feel grounded and rooted at home.

This brings us to the Gallery Shop. We now support close to 200 Canadian artists, and the majority are in our own Island’s backyard. The beautiful West Coast, with its backdrop of trees, ocean, and wildlife, inspires many of the Shop’s local artists! We are delighted to share the work of three, in particular.

Roy Henry Vickers is the newest addition to the shop with his images sharing the West Coast beauty and the stories of his Haida ancestry. Roy merges his traditional Indigenous art with a contemporary style, appealing to a universal spirit. Books, cards, calendars and his newly launched colouring book can all be found in the Shop.

Image Credit: Roy Henry Vickers’ cards among an arrangement featuring Northwest Coast Indigenous design. Courtesy of the AGGV.

Soma Mo, and her sought after baroque pearls, blends Tibetan silversmithing with modern design to create one-of-a-kinds pieces. Using traditional chasing and engraving techniques, each piece reflects nature, heritage, and quiet luxury, making Soma Mo’s jewellery timeless expressions of individuality.

Image Credit: Jewellery by Soma Mo. Courtesy of the AGGV.

Donna Kwasnicki is an Island transplant who has embraced the West Coast lifestyle, and allows the ocean views to inform her work. Using multimedia techniques, her original art cards, popular paintings, and thought-provoking images have become a Shop mainstay. Keeping pulse on the art world and choosing to support and give back to her home Gallery, Donna is a consistent volunteer in the shop and loves to share her insights, wisdom, and love of creativity with Gallery Shop guests.

Image Credit: Art cards by Donna Kwasnicki. Courtesy of the AGGV.

In continuing with the theme of feeling rooted and supporting local, members, mark your calendars for our 20% off Holiday sale from November 14 to 30. The gift of membership and shopping local gives our creatives motivation to continue their craft and offer others something special, from our own backyard. The invitation is extended to pop by the Shop, see what’s new, and embrace the season of change!

– Written by Andria Winters, AGGV gallery Shop Coordinator

 

The AGGV Gallery Shop is always on the lookout for new consignors. Ask us about our consignment guidelines – you could be our next great addition.

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Feature Image: Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, among the refreshed and cozy fall display in the Gallery Shop, 2025. Courtesy of the AGGV.