Active / Passive
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Festivals, Music |
A concert series on Galiano Island, showcasing live ambient performances by artists living and working in the pacific northwest.
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Discipline: Festivals, Music
Description: A concert series on Galiano Island, showcasing live ambient performances by artists living and working in the pacific northwest.
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Alter Arts Society
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Community Arts, Visual Art |
Artist-run group developing community and interactive artworks and organizing the Out There Festival.
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Discipline: Community Arts, Visual Art
Description: Artist-run group developing community and interactive artworks and organizing the Out There Festival.
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arc.hive arts society
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Visual Art |
Victoria-based arts centre supporting the emergence and development of inclusive collaborative practices in contemporary arts and organizing an annual Bridge Studio Crawl.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: Victoria-based arts centre supporting the emergence and development of inclusive collaborative practices in contemporary arts and organizing an annual Bridge Studio Crawl.
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
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Visual Art |
With over 20,000 works, the AGGV has the largest collection of art work in BC, including one of the most significant Asia art collections in the world. The gallery hosts an active schedule of events, educational opportunities and tours.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: With over 20,000 works, the AGGV has the largest collection of art work in BC, including one of the most significant Asia art collections in the world. The gallery hosts an active schedule of events, educational opportunities and tours.
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Atomic Vaudeville
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Theatre |
Performance company known for their Cabaret series, high energy musicals, and touring productions.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Performance company known for their Cabaret series, high energy musicals, and touring productions.
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Aventa New Music
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Music |
Canadian and international new music.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Canadian and international new music.
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Ballet Victoria
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Dance |
A boutique professional company in Victoria, BC.
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Discipline: Dance
Description: A boutique professional company in Victoria, BC.
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BC Accordion and Tango Society
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Dance, Music |
Organizing the World Accordion & Tango Festival, featuring concerts, workshops, dance nights, lectures and exhibitions.
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Discipline: Dance, Music
Description: Organizing the World Accordion & Tango Festival, featuring concerts, workshops, dance nights, lectures and exhibitions.
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Belfry Theatre
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Theatre |
Professional theatre, dedicated to producing contemporary plays, with an emphasis on Canadian work.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Professional theatre, dedicated to producing contemporary plays, with an emphasis on Canadian work.
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Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre
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Theatre |
Professional theatre society based in Victoria focusing on 'classics,' or 'classic' sources.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Professional theatre society based in Victoria focusing on 'classics,' or 'classic' sources.
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Broken Rhythms
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Dance |
Showcases the unique style of rhythmical contemporary dance.
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Discipline: Dance
Description: Showcases the unique style of rhythmical contemporary dance.
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Cabaret Voltaire Societe and Diversions
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Festivals, Music, Visual Art |
A University of Victoria student club and non-profit devoted to showcasing underrepresented, vibrant experimental musicians and artists.
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Discipline: Festivals, Music, Visual Art
Description: A University of Victoria student club and non-profit devoted to showcasing underrepresented, vibrant experimental musicians and artists.
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Campbell Bay Music Festival Society
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Festivals |
Presents emerging artists in a diverse array of genres, and bring musicians and music lovers together on Mayne Island.
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Discipline: Festivals
Description: Presents emerging artists in a diverse array of genres, and bring musicians and music lovers together on Mayne Island.
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Canadian Light Music Society
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Music |
Celebrated for its sensitive and affectionate performance of light orchestral music.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Celebrated for its sensitive and affectionate performance of light orchestral music.
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CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble
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Music |
Choral music ranging from the 15th century to the present.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Choral music ranging from the 15th century to the present.
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Caravan World Rhythms
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Dance, Music |
Brings world music and dance with artists from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.
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Discipline: Dance, Music
Description: Brings world music and dance with artists from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.
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CineVic
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Film & Media |
Affordable and accessible development opportunities, programming, and equipment resources.
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Discipline: Film & Media
Description: Affordable and accessible development opportunities, programming, and equipment resources.
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Civic Orchestra of Victoria
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Music |
Volunteer organization performing a wide repertoire of orchestral music with a professional conductor.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Volunteer organization performing a wide repertoire of orchestral music with a professional conductor.
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Coastline Fiddle
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Music |
A string ensemble comprised of BC's top young musicians ranging from ages 14-21.
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Discipline: Music
Description: A string ensemble comprised of BC's top young musicians ranging from ages 14-21.
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Dance Victoria
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Dance |
Bringing the world’s best dance to the region and supporting the development of new dance.
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Discipline: Dance
Description: Bringing the world’s best dance to the region and supporting the development of new dance.
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Deluge Contemporary Art
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Visual Art |
Deluge represents a vanguard of visual and media arts in Victoria & hosts the Antimatter festival.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: Deluge represents a vanguard of visual and media arts in Victoria & hosts the Antimatter festival.
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Early Music Society
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Music |
Music specialists presenting works composed prior to 1800. They feature original instruments, correct scores by soloists and other ensembles from BC.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Music specialists presenting works composed prior to 1800. They feature original instruments, correct scores by soloists and other ensembles from BC.
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Embrace Arts Foundation
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Dance, Theatre |
Devoted to creating meaningful artistic opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Provides a range of programming (dance and theatre).
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Discipline: Dance, Theatre
Description: Devoted to creating meaningful artistic opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Provides a range of programming (dance and theatre).
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Emily Carr String Quartet
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Music |
A music ensemble performing string quartet repertoires from classical to contemporary.
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Discipline: Music
Description: A music ensemble performing string quartet repertoires from classical to contemporary.
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Ensemble Laude Choral Society
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Music |
Auditioned women's community choir performing medieval music and contemporary choral repertoire.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Auditioned women's community choir performing medieval music and contemporary choral repertoire.
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Esquimalt Community Arts Hub
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Community Arts, Visual Art |
Public art gallery and visual arts hub offering workshops and classes.
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Discipline: Community Arts, Visual Art
Description: Public art gallery and visual arts hub offering workshops and classes.
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Fifty Fifty Arts Collective
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Visual Art |
Volunteer-run, multi-disciplinary programming space that supports both emerging and established artists.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: Volunteer-run, multi-disciplinary programming space that supports both emerging and established artists.
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Flamenco de la Isla Society
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Dance, Music |
Promotes the art of Flamenco and presents the Victoria Flamenco Festival.
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Discipline: Dance, Music
Description: Promotes the art of Flamenco and presents the Victoria Flamenco Festival.
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Friends of Bowker Creek
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Festivals, Music |
Raising awareness of Bowker Creek through Creekside Concerts in Saanich & Oak Bay, amplified by a bicycle-powered sound system.
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Discipline: Festivals, Music
Description: Raising awareness of Bowker Creek through Creekside Concerts in Saanich & Oak Bay, amplified by a bicycle-powered sound system.
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Friends of Music
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Community Arts |
Uses music as the basis for our partnership programs which promote rehabilitation and socialization for people with a mental illness.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Uses music as the basis for our partnership programs which promote rehabilitation and socialization for people with a mental illness.
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Galiano Club
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Community Arts |
Community organization connecting residents with quality, accessible arts opportunities.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Community organization connecting residents with quality, accessible arts opportunities.
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Garden City Electronic Music Society
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Music |
Programs electronic music and related media arts to explore creativity and innovation at the intersections of art and technology.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Programs electronic music and related media arts to explore creativity and innovation at the intersections of art and technology.
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Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
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Community Arts |
Provides opportunities for music students in a range of disciplines to perform publicly and receive critique by professionals. Audiences welcome.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Provides opportunities for music students in a range of disciplines to perform publicly and receive critique by professionals. Audiences welcome.
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Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra
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Music |
A young musicians’ orchestra performing with professional conductors and mentors at three concerts per year.
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Discipline: Music
Description: A young musicians’ orchestra performing with professional conductors and mentors at three concerts per year.
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Harmony Project Sooke
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Community Arts |
Investing in children and community through music.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Investing in children and community through music.
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Hispanic Film Society of Victoria
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Film & Media |
Organizers of the annual Latin American and Spanish Film Week held at Cinecenta.
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Discipline: Film & Media
Description: Organizers of the annual Latin American and Spanish Film Week held at Cinecenta.
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Impulse Theatre Society
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Theatre |
Multi-disciplinary theatre company creating transformative live performance.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Multi-disciplinary theatre company creating transformative live performance.
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Integrate Art Society
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Festivals |
An en masse art crawl and celebration of small galleries, artist-run centres, and alternative arts.
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Discipline: Festivals
Description: An en masse art crawl and celebration of small galleries, artist-run centres, and alternative arts.
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Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
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Community Arts |
Supporting newcomer immigrants and refugees with wide-ranging programming.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Supporting newcomer immigrants and refugees with wide-ranging programming.
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Intrepid Theatre
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Theatre |
Contemporary theatre productions including the Fringe Theatre Festival, OUTstages and Uno Fest. Intrepid operates the Metro Studio and Intrepid Club.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Contemporary theatre productions including the Fringe Theatre Festival, OUTstages and Uno Fest. Intrepid operates the Metro Studio and Intrepid Club.
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Island String Players Society (Raven Baroque)
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Music |
A 14-piece baroque orchestra playing the hits from 1600 to 1750 (Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, etc.) in full costume every summer in the capital region.
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Discipline: Music
Description: A 14-piece baroque orchestra playing the hits from 1600 to 1750 (Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, etc.) in full costume every summer in the capital region.
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Jewish Community Centre of Victoria
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Festivals, Theatre |
Providing educational, recreational, cultural and social programs for the Jewish community and the general public, including the Victoria International Jewish Film Festival.
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Discipline: Festivals, Theatre
Description: Providing educational, recreational, cultural and social programs for the Jewish community and the general public, including the Victoria International Jewish Film Festival.
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Kaleidoscope Theatre
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Theatre |
Theatre experiences for young people and their families.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Theatre experiences for young people and their families.
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Linden Singers of Victoria
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Music |
Vibrant, mixed-voice, multi-generational, auditioned concert choir.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Vibrant, mixed-voice, multi-generational, auditioned concert choir.
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MediaNet
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Film & Media |
Promoting the practice of media arts, equipment, education and programming.
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Discipline: Film & Media
Description: Promoting the practice of media arts, equipment, education and programming.
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Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre
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Community Arts |
Providing exhibition space, facilities, programming and educational opportunities for the arts and cultural community in Metchosin.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Providing exhibition space, facilities, programming and educational opportunities for the arts and cultural community in Metchosin.
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Ministry of Casual Living
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Visual Art |
Artist-Run Centre, exhibiting the works of contemporary emerging and mid-career artists.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: Artist-Run Centre, exhibiting the works of contemporary emerging and mid-career artists.
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Monoceros Education Society
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Community Arts, Visual Art |
Providing educational and skill-developing arts workshops for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a focus on youth and those facing multiple barriers
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Discipline: Community Arts, Visual Art
Description: Providing educational and skill-developing arts workshops for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a focus on youth and those facing multiple barriers
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Noble Riot Dance Theatre
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Dance |
Professional contemporary dance company presenting innovative productions.
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Discipline: Dance
Description: Professional contemporary dance company presenting innovative productions.
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Oasis Society for the Spiritual Health of Victoria
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Community Arts |
An urban Indigenous organization delivering effective culturally appropriate programming.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: An urban Indigenous organization delivering effective culturally appropriate programming.
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Open Space
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Visual Art |
One of Canada’s earliest established artist-run centres presenting and producing exhibitions and events by Canadian and international contemporary artists.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: One of Canada’s earliest established artist-run centres presenting and producing exhibitions and events by Canadian and international contemporary artists.
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Pacific Opera Victoria
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Music |
One of Canada's leading opera companies with a dynamic repertoire choices that includes original productions.
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Discipline: Music
Description: One of Canada's leading opera companies with a dynamic repertoire choices that includes original productions.
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Pacific Peoples Partnership
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Community Arts |
Working in partnerships to support the aspirations of Canadian and South Pacific Indigenous peoples for peace, justice, environmental sustainability and development.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Working in partnerships to support the aspirations of Canadian and South Pacific Indigenous peoples for peace, justice, environmental sustainability and development.
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Pender Islands Art Society
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Visual Art |
Visual arts society in the Southern Gulf Islands offering events, workshops and exhibitions,
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: Visual arts society in the Southern Gulf Islands offering events, workshops and exhibitions,
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Planet Earth Poetry Reading Series Society
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Literary |
A reading series and launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not.
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Discipline: Literary
Description: A reading series and launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not.
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PRINT: Victoria Society of Print Artists
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Visual Art |
A Victoria-based visual arts organization that strives to connect with and create contemporary culture through the fine art of printmaking.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: A Victoria-based visual arts organization that strives to connect with and create contemporary culture through the fine art of printmaking.
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Ptarmigan Arts
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Community Arts |
Cultivating creative community by providing creative opportunities for island communities through education and engagement in the arts.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Cultivating creative community by providing creative opportunities for island communities through education and engagement in the arts.
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Puente Theatre
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Theatre |
Uses the theatrical experience as a bridge between cultures. They explore social issues through plays, workshops, readings and forums.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Uses the theatrical experience as a bridge between cultures. They explore social issues through plays, workshops, readings and forums.
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Slide Room Gallery
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Visual Art |
Focusing on contemporary art, and hosting exhibitions including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and installation.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: Focusing on contemporary art, and hosting exhibitions including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and installation.
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Snafu Dance Theatre Society
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Dance, Theatre |
Creative collaborations connect multi-disciplinary artists in theatre, storytelling, puppetry, dance, live music, circus, and visual art.
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Discipline: Dance, Theatre
Description: Creative collaborations connect multi-disciplinary artists in theatre, storytelling, puppetry, dance, live music, circus, and visual art.
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Sooke Fine Arts Society
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Community Arts, Festivals, Visual Art |
Encourages and promotes a greater understanding and appreciation for the arts by organizing an annual art show showcasing arts and artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s coastal islands, as well as hosting public learning opportunities.
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Discipline: Community Arts, Festivals, Visual Art
Description: Encourages and promotes a greater understanding and appreciation for the arts by organizing an annual art show showcasing arts and artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s coastal islands, as well as hosting public learning opportunities.
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Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council
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Community Arts, Visual Art |
Society promoting, and supporting cultural activity for residents and visitors on the Southern Gulf Islands.
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Discipline: Community Arts, Visual Art
Description: Society promoting, and supporting cultural activity for residents and visitors on the Southern Gulf Islands.
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Story Theatre
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Theatre |
Brings relevant, vibrant, educational theatre to elementary school audiences and their families across Canada.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Brings relevant, vibrant, educational theatre to elementary school audiences and their families across Canada.
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Suddenly Dance Theatre
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Dance |
Supports the development, creation, presentation, and preservation of the dance arts through collaboration and diverse media to reach the widest possible audience.
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Discipline: Dance
Description: Supports the development, creation, presentation, and preservation of the dance arts through collaboration and diverse media to reach the widest possible audience.
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Tah'lum Indigenous Artists Collective
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Visual Art |
Providing advocacy, mentorship, and further opportunity for Indigenous artists including a collaboration that developed language-learning colouring books.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: Providing advocacy, mentorship, and further opportunity for Indigenous artists including a collaboration that developed language-learning colouring books.
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The Other Guys Theatre Company
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Theatre |
Creates musical, theatrical productions inspired by local stories.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Creates musical, theatrical productions inspired by local stories.
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Theatre Inconnu
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Theatre |
Produces thought-provoking and affordable, quality theatre as the resident theatre company at the fifty-seat venue in the Fernwood Community Association Hall.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Produces thought-provoking and affordable, quality theatre as the resident theatre company at the fifty-seat venue in the Fernwood Community Association Hall.
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Theatre SKAM
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Theatre |
Presents alternative, contemporary theatre often using unusual performance spaces including a café, loading dock, a pick-up truck and outdoor parks and trails.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Presents alternative, contemporary theatre often using unusual performance spaces including a café, loading dock, a pick-up truck and outdoor parks and trails.
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Township Community Arts Council
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Community Arts |
Advocate for and promoter of local artists and their works, and programs supporting access for residents to the arts in their own community.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Advocate for and promoter of local artists and their works, and programs supporting access for residents to the arts in their own community.
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Veselka Dance
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Dance |
Dedicated to sharing and preserving the art of Ukrainian dance.
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Discipline: Dance
Description: Dedicated to sharing and preserving the art of Ukrainian dance.
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Victoria Arts Council
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Community Arts |
Increases access to arts and culture through community programming, artist residencies and celebrations at their gallery and satellite exhibition spaces.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Increases access to arts and culture through community programming, artist residencies and celebrations at their gallery and satellite exhibition spaces.
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Victoria Baroque Players Society
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Music |
Presenting dynamic, personal, and engaging performances of music from the Baroque and Classical periods.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Presenting dynamic, personal, and engaging performances of music from the Baroque and Classical periods.
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Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society
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Music |
Festival featuring ska, reggae, punk, dancehall and more
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Discipline: Music
Description: Festival featuring ska, reggae, punk, dancehall and more
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Victoria Children's Choir
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Music |
Youth ages seven and older advance their singing ability through practice and performance of a variety of music.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Youth ages seven and older advance their singing ability through practice and performance of a variety of music.
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Victoria Conservatory of Music
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Music |
A centre of excellence in music education across all genres and instruments with public presentations.
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Discipline: Music
Description: A centre of excellence in music education across all genres and instruments with public presentations.
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Victoria Festival of Authors
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Literary |
Annual event where readers and writers celebrate words and engage with ideas.
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Discipline: Literary
Description: Annual event where readers and writers celebrate words and engage with ideas.
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Victoria Film Festival
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Film & Media |
Presents an annual film festival and other similar programs with related events. It also runs the Vic Theatre offering screenings year-round in addition to film festivals.
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Discipline: Film & Media
Description: Presents an annual film festival and other similar programs with related events. It also runs the Vic Theatre offering screenings year-round in addition to film festivals.
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Victoria Good News Choir Society
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Music |
A non-audition community choir for people of all ages, because we know singing contributes to one’s overall good health.
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Discipline: Music
Description: A non-audition community choir for people of all ages, because we know singing contributes to one’s overall good health.
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Victoria Guitar Society
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Music |
Bringing the classical guitar into greater public awareness through performances and teaching.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Bringing the classical guitar into greater public awareness through performances and teaching.
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Victoria Jazz Society
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Music |
Produces two major multi-day music festivals every summer, as well as a series of concerts from September to May every year.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Produces two major multi-day music festivals every summer, as well as a series of concerts from September to May every year.
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Victoria Native Friendship Centre
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Community Arts |
Encourages the well-being of Urban Aboriginal People, by strengthening individuals, family, and community.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Encourages the well-being of Urban Aboriginal People, by strengthening individuals, family, and community.
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Victoria on Stage (VOS)
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Music, Theatre |
Live musical theatre, producing Broadway musicals, light operas, and Gilbert and Sullivan productions, using and promoting local talent on and off the stage.
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Discipline: Music, Theatre
Description: Live musical theatre, producing Broadway musicals, light operas, and Gilbert and Sullivan productions, using and promoting local talent on and off the stage.
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Victoria Philharmonic Choir
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Music |
An auditioned, multi-generational ensemble, singing a wide-ranging repertoire, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century.
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Discipline: Music
Description: An auditioned, multi-generational ensemble, singing a wide-ranging repertoire, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century.
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Victoria Poetry Project Society
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Literary |
Host regular spoken word poetry events, performance/writing workshops, a youth poetry outreach program, and an annual youth poetry festival
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Discipline: Literary
Description: Host regular spoken word poetry events, performance/writing workshops, a youth poetry outreach program, and an annual youth poetry festival
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Victoria Shakespeare Society
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Theatre |
Creates two Shakespeare plays per season performing outdoors on the scenic Camosun College grounds and in Saxe Point Park.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: Creates two Shakespeare plays per season performing outdoors on the scenic Camosun College grounds and in Saxe Point Park.
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Victoria Summer Music Festival Society
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Music |
Summer season of chamber concerts.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Summer season of chamber concerts.
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Victoria Symphony
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Music |
A 40-piece orchestra presenting an annual program of symphonic music in the genres of classical, new music and pops for audiences of all ages.
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Discipline: Music
Description: A 40-piece orchestra presenting an annual program of symphonic music in the genres of classical, new music and pops for audiences of all ages.
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Viva Youth Voices
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Music |
Promotes and encourage choral singing of music from all periods of history among the children and young adults.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Promotes and encourage choral singing of music from all periods of history among the children and young adults.
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Vox Humana Chamber Choir Society
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Music |
Performs choral works from a variety of musical genres frequently with Victoria Symphony.
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Discipline: Music
Description: Performs choral works from a variety of musical genres frequently with Victoria Symphony.
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William Head on Stage
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Theatre |
The only inmate-run prison theatre company in all of Canada that invites the public into the prison to experience their shows.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: The only inmate-run prison theatre company in all of Canada that invites the public into the prison to experience their shows.
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Wonderheads
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Theatre |
A theatre company presenting full-face mask and puppetry productions.
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Discipline: Theatre
Description: A theatre company presenting full-face mask and puppetry productions.
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Xchanges Artists' Gallery
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Visual Art |
A member-driven artists’ cooperative operating a gallery and affordable studios for practicing artists.
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Discipline: Visual Art
Description: A member-driven artists’ cooperative operating a gallery and affordable studios for practicing artists.
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Yellowhouse Art Centre Society
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Community Arts |
Art classes, workshops, exhibitions, live performances, interdisciplinary shows and more programming based out of Galiano Island.
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Discipline: Community Arts
Description: Art classes, workshops, exhibitions, live performances, interdisciplinary shows and more programming based out of Galiano Island.
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