The Gallery Shop is an experience in and of itself! Perfectly themed with an abundance of colour with something for everyone, we hope shopping with us is a part of your holiday tradition. Visit the AGGV and celebrate Together in Art! – Written by Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator.
In a recent and inspiring exchange, we had the pleasure of corresponding with the renowned Canadian artist, Meryl McMaster, delving into the intricate layers of her artistic practice and exploring the depth and creativity behind the exhibition, “Meryl McMaster: Bloodline”, currently on view at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
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.
In the fall of 2024, Jeri Engen, Educator, School and Family Programs, and artist, Kemi Craig, sat down to brainstorm a new teen program. From that initial meeting, the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) Teen Art Residency emerged, a free six-month program embodying the transformative power of mentorship, offering meaningful guidance and support to emerging high school artists as they explore their artistic voices.
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.