"As a writer, photographer and graphic design artist, I know how difficult it is to have a venue to showcase and sell my work. Also, there are not too many high salaries in the Arts field, and trying to make a decent income can be an uphill battle. Many p
Language evolves according to circumstance. Using terms like Indian, aboriginal, native, indigenous or First Nations is full of potential pitfalls. Writers must be careful to use the currently acceptable vocabulary. It’s important to be b...
Report on Gage Gallery Community Art Project designed to help people connect and donate during Covid-19
We are excited to share that for a month or so our team have been secretly working on something pretty fantastic – and it’s now ready to share with you! Say hello to Sunset’s new Interactive Virtual Stage system, a game changer for local speakers, t
Celebrating 13 years, the Victoria Book Prize Society is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2016 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize.
Grade 4/5 students attending McKenzie Elementary produce poems and pictures for Swan Creek bridge
Lovers of art and poetry will converge at two creative events in April in celebration of Poetry Month. These ekphrastic events – ekphrastic meaning a conversation between two pieces of art – will take place at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and t
Saanich Scattered Artists tour giving back to the community and making it richer
Giving back to the community is a strong focus for the growing number of artists participating in the 12th Annual Scattered Artists S...