By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator
The theme of the Gallery Shop Reading List this issue is New Arrivals. We are showcasing a variety of lovely books that have arrived to the shop in the past month. You’ll notice that a lot of the books have to do with mushrooms, in celebration of our Symbiosis exhibition, opening April 1.
This article is posted anonymously to protect the identity of the authors.
The brutal killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini by the “Morality Police” over “improper hijab” sparked strong protests by Iranians all over the world. These protests soon grew into a women-led revolutionary movement for freedom in Iran. Its slogan, “Zan – Zendegi – Azadi,” which translates to “Woman, Life, Freedom,” has been a recurrent theme in many art pieces created over the past few months to express the disdain towards the regime and to raise international awareness.
By Hilary Potosnak, AGGV Tours & Studio Coordinator
One of our popular reoccurring public programs at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is Family Sunday.
By Hilary Potosnak, AGGV Tours & Studio Coordinator
After a very successful winter season, the AGGV Studio team is pleased to present a whole new slate of classes for learners of all ages.
By April Caverhill, New Extreme Mentorship Coordinator
The New Extreme Mentorship Program has begun in a burst of energy and enthusiasm!
By Shaylin Allison
I first experienced Woven In: Indigenous Women’s Activism & Media at the opening celebration and dialogue at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator
The theme of the Gallery Shop Reading List this quarter is Collecting and Connecting, which celebrates Anthony Thorn, his view on art, and his accomplishments.
Art is everywhere: salon style walls, stacked on the floor, floating on shelves, brimming in boxes and perched on the desk. It’s a tidy and carefully organized inventory of eye candy. It is the dream office, and it belongs to our Art Rental and Sales Consultant, Karen Cooper.
By Cheryl L’Hirondelle
kinanāskomitinawaw – thank you to the lək̓ʷəŋən People, whose land the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is on and whose language and stories engage with this place more eloquently and accurately than these words and this short story can ever hope to. Regardless, thank you to the dedicated and caring AGGV staff and curator Jaimie Isaac for inviting me to share.