Guest welcome.
March 12, 2010 | 10am - 12pm
at the Gallery
Join Emily Carr expert, Kerry Mason for a passionate presentation about Victoria' best known artist.
April 9, 2010 | 5pm
at Abkhazi Garden
Join the Associates at their annual pot-luck supper, followed by a tour this stunning garden..
May 14, 2010 | 10am-12pm
at the Gallery
Join visiting First Nations curator Rose Spahan as she discusses the new exhibition SMASH: International Indigenous Weaving.
Projects and Activities
Annual House Tour: Victoria's premier house tour! This annual fundraising event offers an exclusive look into a variety of beautifully designed and decorated Victoria area residences. This important annual fundraiser is held in September.
We also have a number of on-going smaller projects throughout the year including our very popular art travel program. Don't miss our next trip to Edmonton to see the new Art Gallery of Alberta.
Trip to Art Gallery of Alberta
Image credit: Robert Lemermeyer
The Associates of the AGGV have organized a trip to see the stunning new Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton, April 14-17. Exhibitions include Degas, Goya, Karsh. There will be a private tour of the architectural and exhibition highlights by the director of the AGA followed by a reception. A visit to a private art studio and other interesting venues. Accommodation at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Jon Tupper, AGGV Director will accompany the group.
Cost: $1,250 double share; $1,490 single. $500 non-refundable deposit due March 1; balance due March 12. Cheques only made out to Gallery Associates.
For further details or to book email sohuus@shaw.ca or download more information.
Let's Wear Art
Saturday May 1, 2010 4pm
Image courtesy of Carole Sabiston, Sunshine Cote
From the delicately beautiful kimono to the no holds barred imagination of the modern designer this is an event not to be missed! Join emcee Carole Sabiston at this new fundraiser organized by the Associates.
Only 100 tickets available to this unique event set in the intimate Spencer Mansion at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Guests will be treated to light refreshments and entertainment.
Tickets are $45 and available at the Gallery. Please contact 250.384.4171 ext. 0 for more information.
The Associates Executive
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President:
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Joan Shimizu
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Past President:
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Jennie Hurley
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1st Vice President:
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Sheila Southworth
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2nd Vice President:
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Anne Russell
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Secretary:
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Joan Fraser
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Treasurer:
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June Sohuus
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Membership:
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Elsie Lambton
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Program/Newsletter:
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Pat Katz
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Standing Committee Chairs:
- Marie Wardell
- Nancy Newton
- Joan Huzar
- Bernice Cherney