Art Gallery Paint-In 2025

July 19
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Moss Street
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Art Gallery Paint-In 2025

Mark your calendars! The 36th annual Art Gallery Paint-In returns to Victoria on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

One of the largest art festivals of its kind in Canada, this event features artists, activities, music, food and fun.  This beloved festival draws 50,000 visitors annually to explore art along Moss Street and brings Vancouver Island artists together in celebration of art!

Art Gallery Paint-In Schedule

ON THE STREET

11am – 4pm | Artists, activities and food on Moss Street. Over 170 Artists!
11am – 6pm | Family Friendly Beer Garden

IN THE GALLERY

11am – 6pm | Gallery Open – Admission by donation
11am – 6pm | Summer Small Works Show & Sale:  Over 90 local artists in the Massey Sales Gallery (Art Rental + Sales)
11am – 6pm | Curators at the Ask the Curator table, and roaming the Gallery exhibitions

CURATOR-LED EXHIBITION TOURS

1:00-1:30pm | A View From Here: Reimagining the AGGV Collections (Asian Art) by AGGV Curator of Asian Art, Dr. Heng Wu (in Mandarin)
2:00-2:30pm | A View From Here: Reimagining the AGGV Collections (Indigenous and Canadian Art) by AGGV Chief Curator, Steven McNeil

Our Family-Friendly Beer Garden, presented by Shampoo Hair Bar, will be proudly serving beverages by:

Hoyne Brewing Co.
SeaCider Farm + Ciderhouse

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.