VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA. Shelf Life is a new, free art space,
available for artists and their creative ideas.
The space is made up of an old trophy case, and a row of shelves that
had been sitting empty in the hallway of the Metchosin Arts and Cultural
Centre. Curator of the Metchosin Art
Gallery, Hailey Finnigan, decided to turn these empty shelves into a free installation
space for artists – no commission and no fees.
By creating Shelf
Life, artists can let loose and be more experimental, show works in
progress, or try out new ideas.
“When you charge fees you limit yourself to
the kind of art you can show,” commented Finnigan. “Not everyone can afford to pay fees. The Metchosin Art Gallery has to operate
within that framework, and having Shelf
Life here means artists can be creative without the concern of money or
making sales.” The creation of Shelf Life means people can come to the
art centre and explore a wider range of art making. “I foresee it being liberating for both
artists and viewers,” said Finnigan, “I hope to see some wild and weird art
here.” Artists interested in Shelf Life
should contact Hailey Finnigan, info@metchosinartgallery.ca. Gallery hours are 12:00 – 5:00pm Thursday
through Sunday.
For more information contact:
Hailey Finnigan
Curator
Metchosin Art Gallery
4495 Happy Valley Road
250-298-8063
250-478-9223
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