Press Releases

John Kasyn: A Hidden Gem of Canadian Art

For five decades, Kasyn painted Toronto's neighbourhoods, focusing on an older, gentler Toronto before the renovators moved in. He was drawn to the back lanes, where the real life of the houses was...

Spotlight: Jeannette Sirois

Jeannette Sirois, a Salt Spring Island artist, specializes in detailed coloured pencil drawings. Holding a BFA and an M.Ed., her botanical still life drawings encourage viewers to appreciate nature...

New Arrivals in Victoria!

West End Gallery Victoria has a plethora of exciting new arrivals from gallery artists including Greta Guzek, Jeannette Sirois, Paul Jorgensen, Mary Ann Laing, Steve Coffey and many more! We are al...

Kenneth Michael Kirkby, a talented painter with Viking heritage, passed away

Kenneth Michael Kirkby, a talented painter with Viking heritage, passed away. His impressive career began at 16 with his first exhibition in Lisbon. He later created the world's largest oil-on-canv...

A Collection of West Coast Artists

A group exhibition of West Coast artists featuring imagery as unique as the artists who paint them!

Discovering the Vibrant World of Annabelle Marquis' Form and Colour Exhibition

Annabelle's work has been exhibited internationally, and she has won several awards for her unique style. Her paintings have been showcased in Montreal, New York, Miami, Hong Kong, Singapore, and a...

Ilinca Ghibu Botanical Lullaby May 13 - 25, 2023

Ilinca Ghibu's premiere Victoria exhibition runs May 13 - 25, 2023 in Victoria!

Blu Smith's 'The Shape of Things to Come': A Seamless Integration of Figuration and Abstraction

In addition to these pieces, the exhibition features a selection of works on paper, showcasing Smith's versatility and expanding the visual narrative he presents. Smith's innovative approach breaks...

New Paintings by Naomi Cairns!

A much anticipated new release of paintings has arrived by Cortes Island-based artist Naomi Cairns!

A Tragic Day for Edmonton

Today is difficult for Edmontonians as we grieve the tragic loss of two Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers, Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in the line of duty in the city's northwes...