GALLERY SHOP: SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

It’s Raining Cats and Cats! The Gallery Shop has a running joke that goes, “if you put a cat on it, it’ll sell.” This continues to be true as those who love cats, LOVE CATS! We have all kinds of products to tantalize every cat lover’s taste and whim. By Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator.

Looking for a Good Ancestor, and new acquisitions by Ann Newdigate

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.

ICYMI: Sophie Pemberton Publication Launch

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.

Art Rental + Sales Presents: In Your Element

“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.

Meryl McMaster: Artist Talk Recordings

In September 2025, Canadian artist Meryl McMaster visited Victoria for a series of public events held in conjunction with the exhibition, “Meryl McMaster: Bloodline” at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Her visit brought a rare opportunity for the local community to engage directly with the artist.