Showing posts with label AGGV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AGGV. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Shawn Goddard, Adelle Andrew and Sharon Stone at The Massey Gallery - AGGV
opening day: Saturday, January 10th,
2015
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
Dana Claxton - Artists talk at the AGGV
Free admission 5-9pm courtesy of Scotia McLeod
Dana Claxton discusses her LAB installation Indian Candy, which investigates buried histories in the Wild West archive, with specific attention paid to Sitting Bull, who shares her Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux ancestry.
Claxton's work has exhibited widely, including the Museum of Modern Art (NYC), Walker Art Centre, and Sundance Film Festival. She has been an influential teacher at Emily Carr University, University of Regina, Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia. Her numerous awards include the prestigious VIVA Award and the Eiteljorg Fellowship.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
"Distortions" at the Massey Gallery - AGGV
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| Evolution of a Cube, 51x27 inch, acrylic on canvas, 2009-2013 |
Art Rental & Sales presents “Distortions” in the Massey Gallery, from June 15 to July 6.
Featuring
the work of Carole Thompson, Eunmi Conacher, Jonathan Gleed and Daciana
Oana, this is a collection that distorts colour, light, and form.
So join us for the opening reception that will take place on Saturday June 21, from 2 to 4pm and don’t miss the chance to meet the artists.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Girls: Historical Portraits from the Collection at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Everything nice—and everything else—at the AGGV Girls exhibition
Victoria, BC - Images of girls and young women are everywhere, and
they can affect the way we think about girls themselves, as well as
their roles and potential in the world. Touched by this truth, Michelle
Jacques, Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of
Greater Victoria, is showcasing how artists have portrayed girls with a
new exhibition, Girls: Historical Portraits from the Collection opening May 30.
“I was inspired by Margaret Atwood’s novel Cat’s Eye and Lena Dunham’s hit HBO show Girls, and their
honest depictions of girls,” says Jacques. “Girls have always been a
compelling subject for artists, and it’s very interesting to see a range
of artistic depictions of girls and young women spanning the past two
hundred or so years.”
Running through Oct. 5
in the AGGV’s Drury Gallery, works include formal and informal
portraits, intimate character studies, as well as more poetic
interpretations of the young sitters from the AGGV’s extensive
collection. Girls: Historical Portraits
from the Collection also includes thought-provoking text panels.
Atwood’s Cat’s Eye famously allows readers into the complicated, cruel world of a group of girls, and Dunham’s Girls is lauded for its realistic portrayal of a group of twenty-something female friends in New York City.
“Although the television show is a critical success, its detractors
continue to condemn Lena Dunham for her appearance,” says Jacques.
“What would be the impacts of being surrounded only by idealized
depictions of girls? I hope the exhibition will provoke
visitors to think about the connections between images and the real
world.”
During the 2014/15 year all exhibitions in the AGGV’s Drury Gallery
will be presented by the Associates of the Art Gallery of Greater
Victoria. Since 1953 the Associates of the AGGV have supported the
Gallery by raising funds for and promoting interest
in the Gallery and its broader artistic community. The Associates
organize the popular fundraisers; What’s It Worth, Let’s Talk Design
coming up from June 5-7 and the Annual House Tour on Sept. 7.
For more information see aggv.ca.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Artist Call - The Massey Gallery - AGGV
Art Rental & Sales Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Artist Call for Entries
Black & White Essentials – The Practice of Drawing
A Show & Sale of small* works on paper (no mats, no mounting)
Thursday, February 13th – Monday, Mar 3rd
Opening Reception – Saturday, Feb 15th from 2 - 4pm
The purpose of the show is promote the diversity and importance of drawing in contemporary fine art practice both as an intimate art form in its own right and as an essential foundation for other art forms. The work will be hung on clipboards.
The purpose of clipboards in the gallery setting is to create an informal, accessible look.
As well, we are partnering with Prestige Framing in Oak Bay who are offering a substantial discount to purchasers and artists on custom framing, to encourage framing of the work after the show.
Prestige will also frame a drawing and put it on display to help the public understand how contemporary works on paper are treated.
We also want to make the show an experiential engagement with drawing for viewers, therefore drawing materials will be available for the public to use during their visit.
Criteria
Open to any media involving the practice of drawing including traditional drawing media – pencil, graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, oil stick, print making, etc. but could also include new digital media.
Note: Clipboards will hang vertically, not horizontally. Working with standard drawing paper: 19 x 24 – means 2 half sheets will work as would 4 quarter sheets.
Works must be on paper, representative of high quality drawing, created within the last two years. Work never shown at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in any form will be given preference.
Artists may submit up to six pieces of work for consideration.
NEW! - Each entry must be accompanied by a $2 processing fee. The fee helps offset a portion of the costs associated with producing, hanging and the reception.
Work chosen is consigned with a 50/50 split on sales.
As much as possible, work that is sold will be replaced by additional work by that same artist.
For this show only, digital images will not be required.
Please bring pieces for consideration to Art Rental and Sales (rear entrance) on Saturday, Feb 1 between 10am and 5 pm.
Each piece of work must be in a clear sleeve for protection during the jury process and storage. The work, when hung, will not be under plastic. Paper work will be handled by qualified staff only during mounting on clipboard. Please attach the fee to the sleeve.
Please ensure the following information is attached to the SLEEVE.
Sales labels will be attached to the wall and produced by the gallery.
Artist Name
Mailing Address with Postal Code
Email address and phone number
Entrance number out of a total ( 1 of 6)
Fee Included ($2 )
Title of Work
Medium
Size of Work – h x w
Selling Price – no restriction
Artists will be informed of the gallery’s decision on the entries by Friday, February 7th.
Thank you for supporting the programs of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Sherry Willing
Art Consultant
Art Rental & Sales
swilling@aggv.ca
250-384-4171- ext 222
Artist Call for Entries
Black & White Essentials – The Practice of Drawing
A Show & Sale of small* works on paper (no mats, no mounting)
Thursday, February 13th – Monday, Mar 3rd
Opening Reception – Saturday, Feb 15th from 2 - 4pm
The purpose of the show is promote the diversity and importance of drawing in contemporary fine art practice both as an intimate art form in its own right and as an essential foundation for other art forms. The work will be hung on clipboards.
The purpose of clipboards in the gallery setting is to create an informal, accessible look.
As well, we are partnering with Prestige Framing in Oak Bay who are offering a substantial discount to purchasers and artists on custom framing, to encourage framing of the work after the show.
Prestige will also frame a drawing and put it on display to help the public understand how contemporary works on paper are treated.
We also want to make the show an experiential engagement with drawing for viewers, therefore drawing materials will be available for the public to use during their visit.
Criteria
Open to any media involving the practice of drawing including traditional drawing media – pencil, graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, oil stick, print making, etc. but could also include new digital media.
- *unframed and non matted work will be mounted and shown on clipboards.
- size is limited to work that will fit on a standard letter size clipboard – 9” x 12” or 9” x 15”
Note: Clipboards will hang vertically, not horizontally. Working with standard drawing paper: 19 x 24 – means 2 half sheets will work as would 4 quarter sheets.
Works must be on paper, representative of high quality drawing, created within the last two years. Work never shown at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in any form will be given preference.
Artists may submit up to six pieces of work for consideration.
NEW! - Each entry must be accompanied by a $2 processing fee. The fee helps offset a portion of the costs associated with producing, hanging and the reception.
Work chosen is consigned with a 50/50 split on sales.
As much as possible, work that is sold will be replaced by additional work by that same artist.
For this show only, digital images will not be required.
Please bring pieces for consideration to Art Rental and Sales (rear entrance) on Saturday, Feb 1 between 10am and 5 pm.
Each piece of work must be in a clear sleeve for protection during the jury process and storage. The work, when hung, will not be under plastic. Paper work will be handled by qualified staff only during mounting on clipboard. Please attach the fee to the sleeve.
Please ensure the following information is attached to the SLEEVE.
Sales labels will be attached to the wall and produced by the gallery.
Artist Name
Mailing Address with Postal Code
Email address and phone number
Entrance number out of a total ( 1 of 6)
Fee Included ($2 )
Title of Work
Medium
Size of Work – h x w
Selling Price – no restriction
Artists will be informed of the gallery’s decision on the entries by Friday, February 7th.
Thank you for supporting the programs of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Sherry Willing
Art Consultant
Art Rental & Sales
swilling@aggv.ca
250-384-4171- ext 222
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Harold Mortimer-Lamb - The Art Lover - curated by Robert Amos
November 15, 2013 - February 23, 2014
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Who was Harold Mortimer-Lamb? The first to write about A.Y. Jackson; the leading pre-WWI Canadian art photographer; and father of Molly Lamb Bobak. He was a patron of Frederick H. Varley; associate of photographer John Vanderpant; neighbour of Lawren Harris; and friend of Jack and Doris Shadbolt. At the age of 70, he married Varley's 30-year-old model and lover, artist Vera Weatherbie. They enjoyed 28 years of marriage.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Carollyne Yardley, Jose Brand and Paul Dowd at The Massey Gallery - AGGV
This show features
paintings by three artists: Carollyne Yardley, Jose Brand and Paul Dowd who have made professional careers as Art
Directors in the game and technology industry. Creatives working in tech are often excluded by their fine art cohorts, due to their association with digital media.
Digital media is both a
challenging and liberating medium. However, there are no lucky
accidents. It’s during the production stage, before we build our digital
world, where the artist is most free to explore, and to give their imaginations free reign.
Many people don’t
realize concept development often begins in traditional media – hand
drawing, painting, pastels, and photography. In
this show, you’ll see the creativity and skill that opens up our story
worlds, and give form to the visions that drive a digital industry.
Going analogue, these pixel wizards use paint and canvas to highlight their talents beyond software programs.
#Strangelings weave the art and tech communities together.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Massey Gallery
October 17 – November 10, 2013
Opening Reception: October 24, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
LessLIE, Dylan Thomas, Rande Cook and Francis Dick at the AGGV
September 20, 2013 - January 12, 2014
This exhibition highlights new and recent works from Coast Salish artists lessLIE and Dylan Thomas, and Kwakwaka’wakw artists Rande Cook and Francis Dick. The work encompasses personal stories, community histories and exploration of current events offering a unique view of First Nations art production in this region.
Varied in their approaches, the work selected for this exhibition references cross-cultural forms, re-appropriation of North American visual culture, and an honouring of individuals and ideas from the cultural history of the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw communities. The themes explored by the artists range from intimate personal narratives, and extend to broader mainstream issues functioning as social commentary. The works reflect urban First Nations identity from the unique perspective of these four artists.
Co-curated by lessLIE, Rande Cook and Nicole Stanbridge | Ker and Centennial Galleries
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Story of the 47 Ronin at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
An honourable and tragic tale of the samurai of Japan will be told in a captivating new
exhibition opening at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Virtuous Vendetta: The Story of the 47 Ronin in Prints runs from December 7, 2012
through March 31, 2013 in the AGGV’s Drury Gallery.
“This true story, which took place between 1701 and 1703, embodies the highest loyalty
capable of members of the samurai class and dramatically illustrates the finest qualities in
the samurai code of honour. It is the most celebrated example of loyalty and warrior
ethics in Japanese history,” explains AGGV Curator of Asian Art, Barry Till.
The saga of the 47 Ronin began in 1700 when Lord Asano Naganori under the guidance
of Lord Kira Yoshinaka, was commissioned to look after the emperor’s envoys during their
visit to the shogun’s court. Lord Kira, known to be greedy and unethical, rudely insulted
Lord Asano for refusing to bribe him for advice on official etiquette. Asano was so
humiliated that in a rage, he drew his sword and wounded his tormentor on the forehead. To draw one’s sword within the shogun’s castle grounds was considered a very serious
offense, and thus the authorities instructed Asano to commit seppuku or ritual suicide. With his death, his feudal retainers in turn lost their status as samurai, becoming ronin or
masterless samurai. After patiently waiting and planning for over a year, the ronin
execute a daring assault on Lord Kira’s estate, knowing that they would themselves be
forced to commit suicide to atone for their crime.
Virtuous Vendetta features more than 60 woodblock prints from the AGGV’s renowned
Asian collection, many by well known Japanese artists. The exhibition also includes video
footage from some of the numerous movies and TV films on the subject.
For more information, visit www.aggv.ca or call 250-384-4171.
exhibition opening at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Virtuous Vendetta: The Story of the 47 Ronin in Prints runs from December 7, 2012
through March 31, 2013 in the AGGV’s Drury Gallery.
“This true story, which took place between 1701 and 1703, embodies the highest loyalty
capable of members of the samurai class and dramatically illustrates the finest qualities in
the samurai code of honour. It is the most celebrated example of loyalty and warrior
ethics in Japanese history,” explains AGGV Curator of Asian Art, Barry Till.
The saga of the 47 Ronin began in 1700 when Lord Asano Naganori under the guidance
of Lord Kira Yoshinaka, was commissioned to look after the emperor’s envoys during their
visit to the shogun’s court. Lord Kira, known to be greedy and unethical, rudely insulted
Lord Asano for refusing to bribe him for advice on official etiquette. Asano was so
humiliated that in a rage, he drew his sword and wounded his tormentor on the forehead. To draw one’s sword within the shogun’s castle grounds was considered a very serious
offense, and thus the authorities instructed Asano to commit seppuku or ritual suicide. With his death, his feudal retainers in turn lost their status as samurai, becoming ronin or
masterless samurai. After patiently waiting and planning for over a year, the ronin
execute a daring assault on Lord Kira’s estate, knowing that they would themselves be
forced to commit suicide to atone for their crime.
Virtuous Vendetta features more than 60 woodblock prints from the AGGV’s renowned
Asian collection, many by well known Japanese artists. The exhibition also includes video
footage from some of the numerous movies and TV films on the subject.
For more information, visit www.aggv.ca or call 250-384-4171.
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