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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Victoria, BC V8V 4P1
Phone: (250) 384-4171
Fax: (250) 361-3995
Since 1951 the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has been located just 10 minutes from downtown Victoria in a beautiful park-like setting. The Gallery is housed in a combination of contemporary exhibition spaces and the remarkable 1889 Spencer mansion. It is the largest public art gallery on Vancouver Island and one of the most significant in Canada with its important collection of visual and decorative arts.
In addition to historical and contemporary art, the Gallery has an outstanding collection of art from Asia including one of the only authentic Shinto shrines outside of Japan showcased in an Asian Garden. The Gallery holds a number of significant works by the celebrated Victoria artist Emily Carr which can be viewed in the current exhibition Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere.
The Gallery gift shop features handmade pottery, jewellery, scarves and other beautiful crafts by local artisans and through Art Rental & Sales, art can be purchased or rented. Open year-round and concurrently presenting up to seven exhibitions across a range of media.
Art Gallery Drop-In Tour: Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere
Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Type: Special Events
Time: From: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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With this exhibition, the AGGV is now the premiere destination on Vancouver Island to visit and learn about Emily Carr through her paintings. On the Edge of Nowhere will include an historical survey of Carr’s artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media and styles she explored and perfected. It will also focu... more
Art Gallery Drop-In Tour: Landscape Prints of Kawase Hasui
Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Type: Special Events
Time: From: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Kawase Hasui is considered one of the most important Japanese landscape artists of the 20th century. Hasui could evoke Japan of the pre-war period as none other. Hasui's work enjoyed huge popularity, at home and abroad, from his very first print in 1918. His publisher, Watanabe Shozaburo, quickly recognized his enormous ... more
Workshop - Hand Colour Photographs with Diana Durrand
Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Type: Special Events
Time: From: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Inspired by the exhibition Koshashin, artist Diana Durrand introduces workshop participants to techniques for hand colouring their own personal photographs using chalk pastels. Register early as space is limited. Cost: $45 | $35 (for AGGV members) more
Art Gallery Drop-In Tour: Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere
Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Type: On-Going Events
Time: From: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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With this exhibition, the AGGV is now the premiere destination on Vancouver Island to visit and learn about Emily Carr through her paintings. On the Edge of Nowhere will include an historical survey of Carr’s artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media and styles she explored and perfected. It will also focu... more
Koshashin: The Hall Collection of 19th century Photographs of Japan
Upcoming Dates: May 24, 2013 , May 25, 2013 , May 26, 2013
Recurrence Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Type: On-Going Events
Time: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Thursday: 10am-9pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
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The exhibition presents a rare opportunity to view one of the world’s largest collections of early Japanese photography. There are more than 230 works in this exhibition from the personal collection of Edmontonian Arlene Hall. Its debut was at the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA), which organized the exhibition in 2009... more
Landscape Prints of Kawasi Hasui: A Revival of Excellence
Recurrence Recurring daily
Venue: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Type: On-Going Events
Time: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Thursday: 10am-9pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
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Kawase Hasui is considered one of the most important Japanese landscape artists of the 20th century. Hasui could evoke Japan of the pre-war period as none other. Two Japanese print artists, Hokusai (1760-1849) and Hiroshige (1797-1858), achieved remarkable success with their landscape images in the first half of the ... more
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Meeting Facility
- Total Sqft.: 1,500
- Reception Capacity: 150
- Description: Let the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria set the stage for your next special event. Whether you are hosting a corporate cocktail party or the wedding of a lifetime, there are few locations in Victoria that offer such an exquisite backdrop. The beautiful 19th century Spencer mansion and modern galleries provide the perfect cultural setting for a picturesque event. The Spencer Mansion offers a period-restored dining room, reception room and ornately wood-paneled foyer. All funds raised through renting the Spencer Mansion support the exhibitions and programming at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
