The Gage Gallery Arts Collective brings their annual group art showcase, featuring the work of all 22 members in 2024, or "22 IN '24". The main gallery will be filled with a variety of original 2D and 3D art, jewelry, prints, and art cards to suit your desires.

Gallery Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 11-5. There will always be a Gage artist to greet you!

Join participating artists Arden Rose, Barb DeRousie, Carol Bednarski, Claudia Malacrida, Jenny Miller, Judi MacLeod, Kari Frazer, Linda Anne Baker, Megan Hill, Melanie Spencer and Trenova Fine Arts, for Winter Wonders, an art show and sale on the weekend of November 9-10, 2024 from 10-4 each day at the Arts Calibre Academy on Arbutus Road.

We are excited to bring back Gifts and Wishes as a beautiful 6-week in-gallery exhibition and gift showcase! This juried art show will feature 2D and 3D artworks, as well as prints, art cards, and other small works. The gallery will be transformed into a beautiful holiday showcase where visitors will be able to browse at their leisure and find unique locally handcrafted treasures and works of art.

Art Showcase will run on Wednesdays to Saturdays from November 6th, 2024 through December 14th, 2024. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Friday-10-3, Saturday-12-4.

You are invited on a journey through the vibrant studios scattered across the picturesque Saanich Peninsula. Delight in the opportunity to peruse recent works of art, immerse yourself in artist demonstrations, and gain insight into the inspirations behind each creation. Discover the passion and dedication driving our participants to produce the art they love.

The ArtSea Studio Tour offers an unparalleled chance to explore and experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Saanich Peninsula. Join us for a memorable excursion filled with creativity, inspiration, and exploration.

In Sight Festival aims to create an event that provides an opportunity for families and individuals to experience arts and culture activities through personal engagement. This festival will showcase some of our local artists and cultural practices by presenting and connecting artists with the public. This Festival will provide a mosaic of presentations, including music, dance, children’s arts activities, art show, plein air painters, storytelling, and food.

Scattered Artists

Scattered Artists is a well-established Saanich art tour which has been occurring for approximately 30 years. This self-guided art tour occurs at multiple neighbourhood locations in East Saanich between the Cedar Hill Golf Course and Broadmead. The tours occur at the end of May and end of August each year.

Connect with local artists as they exhibit their work in a variety of media, including oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, handmade knives, and more. Come and peek into the gardens and studios of local artists! Admission is free! Maps posted on FB, IG & website. I will be at the home of wonderful artist and friend, Carol Bednarski (see map).
Source: https://www.scatteredartists.ca

This is the front window of Excellent Frameworks and the home of the EJ Hughes Gallery, with my paintings in the front!

Community Art Show at the new Arts & Culture Colwood Society’s Centre features local artists paintings and 3D artwork from July 10 - August 3, 2024. Hours of operation at the Centre are 10am - 3pm Wednesday to Friday, and 12 - 4pm on Saturdays for the duration of the show. More details to follow.

Scattered Artists

Save the date! Sat. and Sun., May 25-26, 2024—there will be over 30 artists over 10 locations participating in a free, self-guided tour in studios and gardens in Saanich. Go to scatteredartists.ca for a full listing and map.

I couldn’t be more thrilled to be participating, for the first time, in this iconic annual event. The Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society (SPAC) is a non-profit organization celebrating its 71st Anniversary in 2024. One of its main roles is to promote member artists and their work. SPAC’s annual Spring Art Show, held at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, is its premier event.

Patron’s Gala - Friday, April 26, 6:30 - 9pm. Be the first to see this amazing art exhibit and enjoy food, wine and music. For more information or tickets go to spacsociety.com.

I’m thrilled to be a small part of this annual exhibit at the beautiful Goldfinch Art Space in Colwood, it’s worth a visit.

The Bloom Art Show celebrates spring with a showcase of floral-themed artwork, from bold blooms to dainty blossoms and all the bouquets in between. Bloom is a very much-loved annual tradition for our many of the local Visual Artists including those from the previous Coast Collective and we are looking forward to hosting this free event for the artists and the public.

Show hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday Noon - 4pm

Goldfinch Art Space will showcase our community artists from all over South Vancouver Island. These are our Visual Artists, members of our Society. This show will bring new emerging artists as well as seasoned visual artist to our new space on Goldfinch Road in Colwood. We are looking forward to hosting this free event for the artists and the public.

Show hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday Noon - 4pm

Arts & Culture Colwood Society is pleased to present Celebrate! “our opening event for our new space set for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2024. This show will continue for one month until March 14, 2024. This juried Art Show will feature our local community artists! We envision this theme to bring art into the space, celebrating our love for community, nature and new beginnings!

Open to the Public:

Valentine’s Day, February 14th - March 14th

10am - 3pm Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 12pm - 4pm Saturday

ABSTRACT ENGAGEMENT: A Collection of Contemporary Art

by Barb DeRousie

Looking for a one-of-a-kind hand made item for that special person on your list? Don’t miss the Gage Gallery Artists Collective’s Small Works Show starting December 5th, 2023.

Our entire gallery will be brimming with amazing artwork for the gift-giving season.

Be the first to see the show at our Preview Night, December 5th from 5-7pm, and join us for our festive Opening Reception on Friday, December 8th from 5-7pm. Look on our Instagram page @gage_gallery_arts for updates about ongoing events during the show!

This is one of Victoria’s most attended annual events, for the whole family! Click on Arts & Music in the Gardens for detailed information on admission fees, how to get there, and where to park.

Questions? Please email HCP at events@hcp.ca or call 250-479-6162.

A group art show featuring the work of artists Alison Taylor, Barb DeRousie, Elaine Hughes, and Linda Kirstein—”Four Winds”. Situated in Tulista Park in “Sidney by the Sea”, ArtSea is great little gallery to stop into while on a relaxing stroll along the waterway. Opening reception will be on Saturday, June 3rd from 2-4 pm with complimentary beverage and treats. One of the participating artists will be present throughout the show and we will be announcing FREE DEMOS!

The Scattered Artists Group will be participating in the annual Spring Arts Tour, sponsored by Saanich.ca, where 30 artists will show their works at eight locations in Saanich.

“For the Love of Art”—ten of the newest members of the Gage Gallery Artists Collective invite you to celebrate this curated exhibition that opens February 14th, 2023 and runs until March 5, 2023 with an opening reception open to everyone on Friday, February 17th from 6:30-9pm. We welcome you to come support your local artists.

While the ArtSea Gallery is closed for the winter, you can still enjoy browsing at artwork—from the deck of the gallery! Drop by while taking a scenic stroll along the Sidney waterway.

Part of the Independent Artists Group, myself and Linda Urbinsky exhibit their work in the local John Horgan Constituency Office for 12 weeks. This is a public building so you may come by during office hours to view.

A group exhibit in the Grand Hall at the Oak Bay Neighbourhood Learning Centre featuring artwork by local Vancouver Island artists.

The Metchosin ArtPod is proud to present its annual Christmas art show and sale which runs Friday-Sunday, 11-4 from November 25th-December 18th, and Thursday-Saturday, 11-4, December 22-24, 11-4. Come out for a lovely drive in the country and see the variety of affordable items for gift-giving, or for yourself!

We are located in the Old Metchosin Schoolhouse across from My Chosen Cafe at 4495 Happy Valley Road.

The Upstairs Artists present the first annual Christmas Show & Sale upstairs at the Metchosin Arts & Culture Centre Association. This is a group art show of 25 artists in one location featuring everything from paintings to pottery, and more! Find that unique gift for that special person on your list! Free admission and ample parking.

Arts & Culture Colwood Society and Coast Collective members are proud to present you with their 14th annual Gifts & Wishes Christmas Art Showcase featuring 16 local artisans in visual arts, ceramics, jewelry, fibre arts and more!

Enter to win one of our door prizes which includes items generously made by the artists. Live music and lots of parking!

The Independent Artists Group features artwork by Barb DeRousie and Sheryl Parsons from now until the end of January at the Coastal Offices, 328 Wale Road (beside 328 Taphouse Restaurant & Bar). Pop in to see our work during business hours on weekdays.

Gage Gallery is located at 19 Bastion Square in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Come on in while you’re strolling around our beautiful city!