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by Robert Amos
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-5
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Victoria, B.C. V8W 2C5
Phone: (250) 381-2787
Fax: (250) 383-9155
Email: info@cacgv.ca

 

The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria presents its
17th Annual Regional
Arts Resource Guide
& Directory

Fifteen thousand copies of this
Directory are placed throughout the CRD
area. Check out this year's listings on-line
by browsing the categories below or come
by the Community Arts Council of
Greater
Victoria for your own copy.

Regional Arts Organizations
Arts Councils
Societies & Guild
Art Support
Artist Services
Venues
Craft Fairs & Markets
Visual Arts
Visual Arts

Visual Arts Instructors
Textiles
Designers

Three-Dimensional Arts
Galleries

Performing Arts
Spoken Word
Dance Instructors
Theatre & Performing Arts
Film & Multi-Media

Musical Arts
Musical Art
Music Instructors

Literary Arts
Literary Arts

Thekla Albrecht-Iribarne 

Email:  albrecht.iribarne@gmail.com
Web:  www.albrecht-iribarne.com

T.A.- Iribarne works independently in printmaking, painting and constructions, from her own studio. She has been showing her
work locally, nationally and internationally.

Tine Andriessen, B.A. Art, Ed. 

9504 Lochside Drive
Sidney, B.C. V8L 1N8
Phone: 250-655-3760
E-mail: tinemax@telus.net
Web: http://www.tine.ca

Portraits of people and pets since 1963 by commission and other
inspirational paintings in pencil, conte a paris, charcoal, pastel,
watercolour and oil. Studio gallery open by appointment.
Private instruction for children (6+), teens and adults.

Marcelene Blake 
  
102-950 Rockland Ave.
Victoria, B.C. V8V 3H4
Phone: 250-382-3363

Watercolours and water-soluble oils.
Talisman “The Rose” — I read these words “I am not the Rose, but I’ve
lived near the Rose.” By that I mean my family, friends, painting
buddies and of course my teachers who have all given me so
much over these many years.

Chris Broadbent 

22-909 Carolwood Drive
Victoria, B.C. V8X 3T9
Phone: 250-658-9490
E-mail: cbroadbent@shaw.ca
Web: www.chrisbroadbent-art.ca

Chris draws inspiration from local wilderness areas as well as other subjects of beauty. His ambition is to re-connect the viewer, frequently busy in an urban environment, with the natural world. Studio visits welcome.

Nancy Brown Photography 

Nancy E. Brown
P.O. Box 68
Victoria, B.C.  V8W 2M1
Phone:  250-213-3173
Email:  nbphotos@telus.net
Web:  www.nbphotography.ca

Fine art photography and portraiture.

Alexis Celona 

       
E-mail: acelona@finearts.uvic.ca
Web: http://www.simplecolourtheory.com

Fine Art Paintings in Oils and Acrylics, towards abstraction.

Art by Nurses 

Lynda J. McLeod
2240 Central Ave.
Victoria, B.C.  V8S 2R9
Phone:  250-884-3896
Email:  lynda@artbynurses.com
Web:  www.artbynurses.com

Artbynurses.com brings nurses together using art. We share the healing qualities of art with the wider community to spotlight our profession, illustrate the benefits of art as a self-care process and celebrate our artistic talents.

Cadboro Bay Studio Artists

Sylvia Bews-Wright
3951 Arbutus Place
Victoria, B.C.  V8N 5X1
Phone:  250-472-1588
Fax:  250-472-1688
Email:  sylviabw@shaw.ca

The artists’ welcome you to visit their studios (by appointment only).
Look at their websites as listed and join them during the annual
Studio Tour Open House held each May:

Sylvia Bews-Wright – www.sylviabewswright.com , 3951 Arbutus Place, 250-472-1588 (paintings & drawings)
Richard Brown – 2404 Alpine Crescent, 250-472-3453 (paintings)
David Calles – 2925 Seaview Road, 250-995-8589 (glass blower)
Barb Elson – 2511 Maynard Street, 250-472-2459 (paintings)
Dorothy Haegert – 2885 Phyllis Street, 250-477-7160 (photo montage/paintings)
Judith Hirczy – 2560 Arbutus Road, 250-477-0810 (silver jewelry)
Sig Peterson – 2671 Macdonald, 250-477-0241 (paintings)
Helen Stewart – www.hestewart.com , 2875 Tudor Avenue, 250-477-1034 (prints & books)
Jude Woodland – www.judewoodland.com , 3981 Medway, 250-294-4510 (paintings)
Shelley Wuitchik – 3034 Baynes Road, 250-592-8399 (paintings)

Ann-Rosemary Conway BFA

Dream Hill Studio,
4515 Emily Carr Drive
Victoria, B.C. V8X 2N5
Phone: 250-658-8770
E-mail: thegoddessworks@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.gobc.ca/goddessworks

Eco-feminist painter, papermaker, printmaker and peacemaker.
For twenty-five years I have promoted the Sacred Feminine path
of peace. I make matri-focal images to evoke respect for Mother Earth
and its entire people.
Tea and Tour by appointment. 250-658-8770

Viviane Demers

Phone:  250-516-6067
Email:  viv.bcrocks@yahoo.com
Web:  www.bcrocksbyviv.ca

GNOME HOUSES & FANTASY VILLAGES ON ROCKS
I transform rocks into sculpted / hand painted miniature versions of local landmarks. Studio tour available by appointment.

Nancy Dolan 
Seaside Designs

1133 Hilda Street
Victoria, B.C.  V8V 2Z5
Phone: 250-383-7777        
E-mail: seasidedesigns@shaw.ca
Web:http://www.seasidevisuals.com

An award winning fine art photographer, Nancy produces unique
abstract impressions of nature. She teaches workshops, participates
in gallery shows, sells stock images and markets a
wide range of products.

Megan J. L. Evans 

#29-477 Lampson Street
Victoria, B.C.  V9A 5Z4
Phone:  250-382-8015
Email:  meganevans@shaw.ca
Web:  www.myspace.com/meganjlevans

Vibrant, unique canvas-works, mosaics, masks and life casting.
Blends themes from personal and surrealistic influences –
creates a wholly unique visual experience.
Passionate and provocative works.

Jim Genovese 

#8-6110 Seabroom Road
Sooke, B.C.  V9Z 0B8
Phone & Fax:  778-425-1408
Email:  genovese.jim@gmail.com
Web:  www.cheatedangelstudio.com

Realistic life drawing and painting. Portraits. Marine landscapes
focusing on lighthouses and ferries. Drawings done in graphite, pen,
ink and wash and charcoal. Paintings done in acrylic and watercolour.
Visit my blog at http://myartistpath.blogspot.com

Anne Hansen 

Phone:  250-381-7313
Email:  annebike@look.ca
Web:  www.oystercatchergirl.blogspot.com

I have a crush on oystercatchers – striking bird of the Victoria shoreline –
and I’m advertising that fact in my body of art. Join me in celebrating
these jaunty characters of the tide line.

Images by David Hutchison 

David Hutchison
10360 Resthaven Drive
Sidney, B.C.  V8L 3H3
Phone:  250-655-1105
Email:  dave@davehutchison.ca
Web:  www.davidehutchison.ca

Wildlife and Nature conservation photography. Specializing in
limited edition fine art prints, canvases, greeting cards and fundraisers
since 2005. Corporate inquiries welcomed. Private instruction available.

Ground Zero Printmakers 

Contact: Alain Costaz
549 ½ Fisgard Street
Victoria, B.C. V98 1R3
Phone: 250-383-3689
E-mail:  gzpsbc@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.groundzeroprint.com

GZPS is Victoria’s open printmaking studio for artists working in
intaglio etching, relief and silkscreen. We offer instruction at all levels including 2-day intensive workshops, and invite participation
in printmaking related projects and exhibitions.

Aurelia Jacobsen Studio Gallery 

928 Greig Avenue
Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1A1
Phone: 250-544-1299
E-mail: aureliajacobsen@shaw.ca
Web: www.artshighway.net

High quality, lively, original acrylic paintings for home & office.
Plein-air, abstracts, figurative. For 2009 only, 25% immediate artist
rebate on all paintings, prints & art rental. 

Mary F. Kennedy

Box 50027
15-1594 Fairfield Rd.
Victoria, B.C.  V8S 5L8
Phone:  250-384-7103
Email:  mariafk@telus.net

East coast and desert landscapes in acrylics seem to be fixed in my
visual memory. The similarity of both landscapes lies in their
rocks and barren vistas.

Nel Maria Kwiatkowska

Kamila & Nel online Art Gallery
Victoria, B.C. 
Phone:  250-294-5711
Email:  nelkwiatkowska@picture2portrait.net
Web:  www.picture2portrait.net

Nel Maria Kwiatkowska was born in Poland. Moved to Canada in 1991.
“Diversity of subjects, techniques and non-repetitiveness – those are the words that describe my artistic approach,” she says. The artist’s artworks
are exhibited in Europe, North and South America and may be found in numerous private and corporate collections. She is represented by
Rowles & Co Gallery.

Let’s Paint!
With Sharon March

Over 400 Painting Classes

#103-721 Station Road
Victoria, B.C. V9B 2S1
Phone:  250-391-0511
E-mail:  sssmarch@live.ca

Beginner – Advanced, Group & Private Classes in Acrylics, Ink & Oil Rouging & Bob Ross Style Oil Painting (Landscapes, Florals & Animals). Classes 3 yrs & up, Birthday Parties too. Take Classes When You Want!

Keith Levang 

P.O. Box 2242
Sidney, B.C.  V8L 3S8
Phone:  250-654-0426
Email:  keithlevang@shaw.ca
Web:  www.keithlevang.ca

Paintings depicting coastal scenes, Vancouver Island images and landscapes.

Victor Lotto 

2605 Cotswold Road
Victoria, B.C. V8R 3S3
Phone: 250-592-3585
E-mail: victorlotto@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.victorlotto.ca

Victor Lotto is an award-winning artist who paints in both watercolour and acrylic. Victor specializes in painting commissions for house portraits and gardens. See www.victorlotto.ca for gallery.

Bart Maloan 

148 Olive Street
Victoria, B.C.  V8S 3H3
Phone:  250-383-1963
Fax:  250-590-1472
Email:  trevorandbart@shaw.ca
Web:  www.bartmaloan.com

Paintings · Sculpture · Photography – I combine a variety of mediums
to best express an individual piece of art. My techniques overlap and
blend to create something truly unique. Commissions available.

Dixie MacUisdin 

878 Kindersley Road
Victoria, B.C. V9A 4N2
Phone:  250-380-0864
Email:  my3cats@shaw.ca

Dixie is a versatile painter working in all media to produce colourful landscape and abstract work. For over twenty years, she has worked
as a commercial embroidery artist and design programmer.
BFA – Mount Allison University

Ritha Mason, BFA, M. ED

Bamboo Studio
“Seaview”, 4601 Seawood Terrace
Victoria, B.C. V8N 3W1
Phone: 250-477-7496
Fax: 250-477-7486
E-mail: ritha@uvic.ca
Web: http://web.uvic.ca/~ritha

Visual artist, printmaker, fundraiser for art programs with Seniors, 
creator of  “Eting” Art (Everything Is Not Garbage) which requires
the support of others who recycle "Her Way" and provide constructive criticism, promoter of community art studio tours/ art walks par excellence.

Marie Nagel

#708-240 Douglas Street
Victoria, B.C.  V8V 2P3
Phone:  250-418-8745
Email:  marie@marienagel.com
Web:  www.marienagel.com

Semi-abstract paintings based on the landscape, seascape, and still life subjects characterized by strong, bold brushstrokes and vivid use of colour. See her work at Morris Gallery or www.marienagel.com
Studio visits by appointment 250-418-8745

Arlene Nesbitt 

1229 Rockcrest Place
Victoria, B.C.  V9A 4W5
Phone:  250-380-0181
Email:  arlene@amnart.ca
Web:  www.amnart.ca

By combining fine art and electronic technology I create archival inkjet
prints. Watercolours, encaustics and original photographs are altered to
form images on a theme.  My work has been exhibited in group and
solo shows and is represented by Collective Works Gallery in Fernwood.

 Oak Bay Art Club 

C/O 713 Kelly Road
Victoria, B.C. V9B 2A8                 
Phone:  250-478-9430
Email: t4789430@telus.net

Promoting and supporting Victoria’s visual arts through shows and demonstrations in various mediums – watercolours, oils, acrylics, pastels,
and others.  Meetings every two weeks on Monday evenings from
September to April at the Windsor Park Pavilion, Oak Bay.

Katrina Pavlovsky Designs 

Katrina M. Pavlovsky
104-1520 Jubilee Ave.
Victoria, B.C.  V8R 4N3
Phone:  250-598-1846 or 250-507-9733

Photographic artist, poet, Creative Dance/Movement Educator
Commissions and custom work.
Fine art photographic images on canvas, as prints and cards.
Themes: floral, sacred, wildlife, sites.
Bringing beauty into your life.
Local shows.

Birgit Piskor 

570 Niagara Street
Victoria, B.C.  V8V 1H7
Phone:  250-858-4334
Email:  birgitpiskor@gmail.com
Web:  www.birgitpiskor.com

Internationally renowned sculptor, Birgit Piskor, creates unique, hand-built concrete sculptures, vessels and wall art to enhance the beauty of your
home or garden space. Visits to the gallery and award-winning garden
by appointment. We ship worldwide.

Priamo Designworks

Carol Priamo, m.a.
#303-630 Speed Ave.
Victoria, B.C.  V8Z 1A4
Phone:  250-995-1888
Fax:  250-412-1331
Email:  cpriamo@shaw.ca
Web:  www.priamodesignworks; www.cpriamo.blogspot.com

 · Full design services for art publications (any size) and web sites,
including design and layout, writing, scanning and photographing
artwork. Create PowerPoint presentations for artists.

Avis Rasmussen BFA/M.Ed. 

2576 Estevan Ave
Victoria, B.C. V8R 2S9
Phone: 250-598-3188
E-mail: atelierstudios@shaw.ca

Painter:  Plein Air / Studio
Exhibits:  Winchester www.winchestergalleriesltd.com
Printmaker:  Relief (lino/ wood/ collograph)
Exhibits:         http://www.aggv.bc.ca (rental) 
           http://www.sidestreetstudio.ca
                 http://www.burnabyartgallery.ca (rental).

Molly Whitelaw Reid

337 Masters Road
Victoria, B.C.  V8S 5M1
Phone:  250-385-6714
Email:  mollywhitelawreid@shaw.ca

Molly graduated with a B.F.A. Studied under Lawren Harris Jr. and
Alex Colville. Paints in oil and mixed media. Has exhibited in U.K.
and Canada. Has designed stained glass windows for St. Aidan’s
United Church, Victoria and Sechelt United Church, B.C.

Helen Rogak 

618 Lands End Road
North Saanich, B.C.  V8L 5K9
Phone:  250-656-4138
Email:  erogak@telus.net

Oil Painter, Landscapes, Figures.

The Art of Brandy Saturley

Brandy Saturley
Phone:  250-483-5032
Email:  artist@brandysaturley.com
Web:  http://www.brandysaturley.com

Vibrant and curvaceous original contemporary art. Abstract, conceptual, surreal, nature and those famous, fun tantalizing toes!
Victoria – Vancouver – Edmonton – New York.

Bonnie Tomlinson

6394 Rodolph Road
Victoria, B.C.  V8Z 5W1
Phone:  250-652-3645
Email:  bgtom@shaw.ca
Web:  http://www.bonnietomlinson.ca

Working non-representationaly, my acrylic and mixed media
paintings often evoke a sense of landscape.

Caprina Valentine 

250-360-1306
http://www.caprinavalentine.com

Creative abstract photography - everything from urban to nature -
in a style that is attentive to detail and line, rich in texture and
often scoped by a narrow depth of field.

Linny D. Vine 

250.360.1967
Victoria, B.C.
linnydvine@shaw.ca
http://www.linnydvine.com

Canadian West Coast artist whose uniquely expressive and dreamlike paintings are inspired by Vancouver Island's natural beauty and urban scenery. Bold, colourful originals in acrylics & oils. Urbanscapes,
landscapes and florals. Commission inquiries are welcome.

Jenny Waelti-Walters       

3831 Cumberland Road
Victoria, B.C. V8P 3J1
Phone: 250-920-3831                 
E-mail: waeltiwalters@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.jwaelti-walters.com

Award winning printmaker and painter in acrylic on canvas. Interested in people in motion and flowers with attitude, work available: AGGV Art rentals, Collective Works Gallery, Legacy Gallery. Studio visits and commissions on request.

Lily Wallace 

Creative Peace Mural Society
2350 Nottingham Road
Victoria, B.C. V8R 6C1
Phone: 598-8991
Fax: 598-8691
E-mail: wallacelily@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.creativepeacemurals.org

Vision and Goal:
The purpose of the Creative Peace Mural Society is to create a deeper understanding of people around the world. Creating textile murals
explores who we are, how we live, our cultures and values.