Category Archives: art

Nanaimo – Coming Soon

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Katherine

“Coming Soon” – part of the Temporary Art Program, Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo

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Tin Man

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Katherine

The Tin Man – Horne Lake Road between Highway 19 and Highway 19A

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Victoria – Artistry on the street

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Katherine

There is a rather interesting blend of artistry that can be seen around Victoria – some of it is officially sanctioned, some more of a social commentary, and some just for the heck of it. It’s all art…

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Nanaimo – a few rogues

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A few of the rogues that adorn parts of Nanaimo…

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Transformation on the Shore

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

In case you missed it or were too far away, I visited Frank James Park in Campbell River to view the Shoreline Arts Society’s annual “Transformation on the Shore” chainsaw carving contest. The carvings are interesting – some whimsical, some … Continue reading →

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Bamfield painted fish

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

Fish – Bamfield is known for fish and fishing, and the painted fish that you will see on many pilings around East and West Bamfield. The fish were created and installed as a community art project, and as an indicator … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Victoria

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

A statue in the likeness of local resident Tommy Mayne was sculpted by Victoria artist Armando Barbon to honour Town Criers in the Greater Victoria area. A plaque on the statue recognizes the names of past and present town criers. … Continue reading →

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A bit of dance

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of dance during Elevate the Arts in Courtenay

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Courtenay – Art on the street

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Katherine

Art on the street in Courtenay

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Courtenay–Street Art

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Katherine

Street art in a Courtenay alley between 5th and 6th Street during the Elevate festival [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.306377356152649.1073742144.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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