Arts

Faith Johnson-Jourdain, a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie with her art from the school’s Indigenous Art class. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Central Okanagan school a leader in education through an Indigenous lens

The Indigenous Art course at Mount Boucherie Secondary School empowers students to learn in a unique way

 

Makwa is among the artists showing in the exhibit Building Bridges: An art exhibit by local street community artists at Cedar Hill Rec. Centre Jan. 10 to Feb. 4. (Photo by Star Casement)

Victoria duo breaks barriers with Saanich show by street community artists

Building Bridges: An art exhibit by local street community artists runs Jan. 10 to Feb. 4

 

The Campell River Art Gallery. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Art Gallery, city council relations improve after ‘bad neighbour’ clash

Dialogue opens up after city removes cultural facilities permissive tax exemption

 

FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo, The Bob Ross “Art of the Chill Game,” by Big G Creative, is displayed at the TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase, in New York. Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting,” but now the painting he completed on his first show in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million. Minneapolis gallery owner Ryan Nelson calls it the ‘rookie card’ for Ross. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

First Bob Ross TV painting can be yours for $10 million

First work produced on The Joy of Painting TV series is up for sale

FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo, The Bob Ross “Art of the Chill Game,” by Big G Creative, is displayed at the TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase, in New York. Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting,” but now the painting he completed on his first show in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million. Minneapolis gallery owner Ryan Nelson calls it the ‘rookie card’ for Ross. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The Port Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo’s Port Theatre thanks community for 25 years

Downtown arts and culture venue planning 25th anniversary bash

  • Sep 7, 2023
The Port Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. (News Bulletin file photo)
Kathy Mackey holds her dog Fancy as she’s surrounded by dozens of pet neckwear pieces in her Chilliwack home on July 6, 2023. She’s bringing her business, Simply Fetching Pet Designs, to the Chilliwack Fair Aug. 11 to 13. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

‘These ain’t your nana’s bandanas’: B.C. senior creates unique neckwear for dogs

‘They’re all about fun, and fashion and showing off,’ says Kathy Mackey of Simply Fetching Pet Designs

Kathy Mackey holds her dog Fancy as she’s surrounded by dozens of pet neckwear pieces in her Chilliwack home on July 6, 2023. She’s bringing her business, Simply Fetching Pet Designs, to the Chilliwack Fair Aug. 11 to 13. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
The Roxy Theatre on Quadra Street. (Black Press Media file photo)

Heartfelt musical set for Victoria theatre stage

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre prepares to raise the curtains

The Roxy Theatre on Quadra Street. (Black Press Media file photo)
Crowds flocked to Moss Street for the 34th TD Art Gallery Paint-In on Saturday (July 15) in Victoria. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Thousands visit 34th TD Art Gallery Paint-In

Moss Street was lined with artists displaying their work

Crowds flocked to Moss Street for the 34th TD Art Gallery Paint-In on Saturday (July 15) in Victoria. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Three of Sharon Lennox’s artworks are seen at a Canadian Federation of Artists gallery on Granville Island in Vancouver.

PHOTOS: Royston woman recognized as one of Canada’s best artists

Knife-wielding artist known for painting animals in a realistic style

Three of Sharon Lennox’s artworks are seen at a Canadian Federation of Artists gallery on Granville Island in Vancouver.
Spring cleaning in Chemainus means mural washing, a job Wayne Gilmore’s been doing since 2001. (Photo by Art Carlyle)

Gilmore the Mr. Clean of Chemainus with his mural washing routine

More than two decades at the job of removing filth

Spring cleaning in Chemainus means mural washing, a job Wayne Gilmore’s been doing since 2001. (Photo by Art Carlyle)
Brianne Siu will present her exhibit ‘One on its Own or Together as a Whole’ at the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery on Wallace Street from April 28 until May 13. (Submitted photo)

Ceramic artist’s Nanaimo exhibit explores colour and play

Brianne Siu’s ‘One on its Own or Together as a Whole’ shows at Nanaimo Ceramic Arts gallery

Brianne Siu will present her exhibit ‘One on its Own or Together as a Whole’ at the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery on Wallace Street from April 28 until May 13. (Submitted photo)
Painter Sue Leather is among the artists opening their studios to guests during the spring Oak Bay Community Artists Society studio tour on April 22 and 23. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Oak Bay adds youthful touch to spring studio tour

Artists invite guests into home studios, Monterey showcase

Painter Sue Leather is among the artists opening their studios to guests during the spring Oak Bay Community Artists Society studio tour on April 22 and 23. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Artist Kent Laforme explains the process during a marble sculpting workshop at his studio. (Photo by Scott Gillies)

Esquimalt the site for sculpture extravaganza with work in sand, wood, marble and more

Artists engage the audience in wood, sand, marble and more during Sculpture Splash

Artist Kent Laforme explains the process during a marble sculpting workshop at his studio. (Photo by Scott Gillies)
A journalist films uncovered ruins on Siniyah Island in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates, Monday, March 20, 2023. Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on an island off one of the northern sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Their world was the oyster: Oldest pearl town found in UAE

Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the…

A journalist films uncovered ruins on Siniyah Island in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates, Monday, March 20, 2023. Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on an island off one of the northern sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
Oak Bay artist Myra Baynton is among the Victoria Sketch Club members with works on display during the annual show and sale that opens at Glenlyon Norfolks School on Beach Drive March 18. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

114-year-old arts club opens doors to annual Oak Bay show and sale

Victoria Sketch Club show opens March 21 in Glenlyon-Norfolk School gym

Oak Bay artist Myra Baynton is among the Victoria Sketch Club members with works on display during the annual show and sale that opens at Glenlyon Norfolks School on Beach Drive March 18. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Andrew Moncrief working at a studio in Berlin. Photo supplied

Comox artist’s craft has him travelling the world

As Comox Valley-raised artist Andrew Moncrief continues to hone his craft, his…

Andrew Moncrief working at a studio in Berlin. Photo supplied
The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.

Continuing a legacy: Jacquie Gordon’s legacy is giving back to the Tidemark Theatre

Endowment fund will benefit the Campbell River theatre she helped found in perpetuity

The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.
FILE - This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said a decision will be announced Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2022, in a statement and on social media platforms. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Slain cinematographer’s Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin

Ukrainian relatives of a slain cinematographer are seeking damages in her death…

  • Feb 10, 2023
FILE - This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said a decision will be announced Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2022, in a statement and on social media platforms. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Filipe DeAndrade. (Credit: Royal Theatre Website)

Untamed star brings nature show to Victoria

Filipe DeAndrade will talk about living with intention and finding your passion in life

  • Jan 18, 2023
Filipe DeAndrade. (Credit: Royal Theatre Website)
Brook DeSchutter, left, Avari Dodd and Abigail McCorquodale on the red carpet at the ninth annual Joey Awards, held Nov. 19, in Richmond. (Leslie DeSchutter Photo)

Teens from Nanaimo bring home Joey Awards for performing arts

Brook DeSchutter, Avari Dodd and Abigail McCorquodale combine to win four awards

Brook DeSchutter, left, Avari Dodd and Abigail McCorquodale on the red carpet at the ninth annual Joey Awards, held Nov. 19, in Richmond. (Leslie DeSchutter Photo)