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2025
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Friday Feb. 14th
Join MoCL in welcoming our next gallery artists, the children of the Tree of Life Nature Playschool, on FEB. 14th, AKA VDAY! You’ll be feeling all the love here! OPEN FROM 4-7PM! ❤
Message from Darren Bertuccio, a woodworking teach at Tree of Life Nature Playschool:
Presenting small sculptur... Read More
Free 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Message from Darren Bertuccio, a woodworking teach at Tree of Life Nature Playschool:
Presenting small sculptur... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
MoCL Presents: "of body", A Group Exhibition
Saturday Mar. 8th until Sun. March 23rd
"of body" is a group art exhibition that brings together artists whose work explores bodily experiences, both collective and individual, and how these experiences are expressed through the creative process. The exhibition features works across various media, all grounded in the body, examining both ...
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By Donation Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
Sunday 23rd Collage/Drawing Workshop: 12-2PM
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
"of body" presents: Vocal Resonance Practice led by Paloma Callo
Saturday Mar. 8th
oin us at the "of body" opening THIS Saturday! Artist Paloma Callo will be leading us in a group Vocal Resonance Practice at 6:30PM!
Words from Paloma about the practice:
"Vocal Resonance is an invitation to explore sound making in a group. With closed eyes and a focus on the body, the practice ... Read More
By Donation 6:30 PM - 6:50 PM doors at 6:00 PM
Words from Paloma about the practice:
"Vocal Resonance is an invitation to explore sound making in a group. With closed eyes and a focus on the body, the practice ... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
Re-Scheduled -
"of body" presents: Willows Beach Sand Play Workshop
Saturday Mar. 22nd
**This event has been rescheduled due to weather! Stay tuned for new date--Coming soon!
Join MoCL for "of body": Sand Play Workshop led by artist Paloma Callo!
This event is free, no sign-up required! Meet at siʔčə́ŋəɬ, or what is widely referred to as Willows Beach, in front of the Oak... Read More
By Donation 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM doors at 11:00 AM
Join MoCL for "of body": Sand Play Workshop led by artist Paloma Callo!
This event is free, no sign-up required! Meet at siʔčə́ŋəɬ, or what is widely referred to as Willows Beach, in front of the Oak... Read More
@ 2740 Dalhousie Street
MoCL Presents: Drawing & Collage Workshop led by Amber Powell
Sunday Mar. 23rd
Join MoCL on March 23rd from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM for an engaging drawing and collage workshop led by renowned artist Amber Powell!
In Amber's own words: "In my work, happenstance and accidents are a key theme. Having combined printed images from magazines and other sources of mass media, mixed wi... Read More
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In Amber's own words: "In my work, happenstance and accidents are a key theme. Having combined printed images from magazines and other sources of mass media, mixed wi... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
780 Blanshard St. Open house
Tuesday Apr. 1st
We’re thrilled to open our doors to the public on April 12 from 2-8pm! Come explore over 80 artist studios, 4 new gallery shows, live performances, interactive art, and so much more!!
Entry by donation-Enter from 780 Blanshard St. entrance.
This entrance is wheelchair accessible, all floors are... Read More
By Donation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM doors at 2:00 PM
Entry by donation-Enter from 780 Blanshard St. entrance.
This entrance is wheelchair accessible, all floors are... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
MoCL Presents: Absent Oracle, A Solo Exhibition by Clare Lannan
Thursday Apr. 3rd until Sat. April 19th
Join us at the opening of "Absent Oracle", a solo exhibition by artist Clare Lannan.
Opening: Thursday, April 3rd: 5-8pm
Gallery hours:
■ Saturday, April 5th: 1-4pm
■ Thursday, April 10th: 5-8pm
■ Saturday, April 12th: 2-8pm (Open House)
■ Thursday, April 17th: 5-8pm
■ Saturday Apri... Read More
Free Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
Opening: Thursday, April 3rd: 5-8pm
Gallery hours:
■ Saturday, April 5th: 1-4pm
■ Thursday, April 10th: 5-8pm
■ Saturday, April 12th: 2-8pm (Open House)
■ Thursday, April 17th: 5-8pm
■ Saturday Apri... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
780 Blanshard Spring Open House!!
Saturday Apr. 12th
Join us on April 12 for the 780 Blanshard Spring Open House, a celebration of art, performance, and community at Victoria’s largest visual arts hub. Explore over 80 artists’ open studios, 4 new gallery exhibitions, and a full lineup of performances and interactive works.
Featuring:
"Absent O... Read More
By Donation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM doors at 2:00 PM
Featuring:
"Absent O... Read More
@ 780 Blanshard St
MoCL Presents: "Where Silence Wields the Night" A Solo Exhibition by Angel Yu
Thursday Apr. 24th
｡𖦹°‧ Join us in welcoming Angel Yu to the MoCL Window Gallery with their solo exhibition; "Where Silence Wields the Night"-Opening Thursday, April 24th from 5-8PM! ｡𖦹°‧
Opening: Thursday April 24th: 5-8PM
Gallery hours:
Saturday April 26th: 6-9PM
Sunday April 27th: 1-4PM
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Free 5:00PM - 8:00PM doors at 5:00PM
Opening: Thursday April 24th: 5-8PM
Gallery hours:
Saturday April 26th: 6-9PM
Sunday April 27th: 1-4PM
Thurs... Read More
Other Dates / Times
Apr. 26, 2025 6:00PM doors at 6:00PM
Apr. 27, 2025 1:00PM doors at 1:00PM
May. 1, 2025 5:00PM doors at 5:00PM
May. 3, 2025 1:00PM doors at 1:00PM
May. 4, 2025 1:00PM doors at 1:00PM
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
MoCL Presents: "Ball Played" by Eulene Franzcelia
Saturday May. 10th
Join us for "Ball Played", a solo exhibition by artist Eulene Franzcelia!
Opening: Saturday, May 10th, 5-8PM
Gallery Hours:
Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
Until May 24th.
Where: 750 Fairfield Road
Cost: Free/By donation
Wheelchair accessible through East Entrance.
About Eulene Franzcelia... Read More
Free 5:00PM - 8:00PM doors at 5:00PM
Opening: Saturday, May 10th, 5-8PM
Gallery Hours:
Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
Until May 24th.
Where: 750 Fairfield Road
Cost: Free/By donation
Wheelchair accessible through East Entrance.
About Eulene Franzcelia... Read More
Other Dates / Times
May. 15, 2025 5:00PM doors at 5:00PM
May. 17, 2025 1:00PM doors at 1:00PM
May. 22, 2025 5:00PM doors at 5:00PM
May. 24, 2025 1:00PM doors at 1:00PM
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
"Sah!”: A Tahltan Contemporary Art Show by Waylon Asp!
Thursday May. 29th until Sat. June 14th
“Sah!” — the solo exhibition debut of Tahltan artist Waylon Asp will be on display at the @ministryofcasualliving — FREE entry (or by donation) and open to the public starting May 29th 2025!! The gallery, located at 750 Fairfield Road, will be open Thursdays from 5-8pm and Saturdays from 1-4...
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Free Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
MoCL Presents: "Hide" An Art Exhibition by Ivy McWilliams and Yves Argue
Thursday Jun. 12th until Sat. July 19th
The Ministry of Casual Living, in partnership with the Victoria Arts Council is proud to present “Hide” as part of the inaugural Queer Island Festival of the Arts.
“Hide” by artists Ivy McWilliams and Yves Argue will be exhibited in the MoCL Hallway Gallery from June 12-July 19th.
Opening:... Read More
Free Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
“Hide” by artists Ivy McWilliams and Yves Argue will be exhibited in the MoCL Hallway Gallery from June 12-July 19th.
Opening:... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
"The Rhythms: Past, Present, Future" – A Solo Exhibition by Rainy Huang
Thursday Jun. 19th until Sat. July 5th
"The Rhythms: Past, Present, Future" – A Solo Exhibition by Rainy Huang
You're warmly invited to join the opening reception on June 19 (Thursday), 5–9pm at 750 Fairfield Rd, Victoria.
Words from Rainy Huang on "The Rhythms: Past, Present, Future":
"This exhibition explores the shifting ... Read More
Free Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
You're warmly invited to join the opening reception on June 19 (Thursday), 5–9pm at 750 Fairfield Rd, Victoria.
Words from Rainy Huang on "The Rhythms: Past, Present, Future":
"This exhibition explores the shifting ... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
"I'm not there anymore": A Solo Exhibition by Anna Ugolkova
Thursday Jul. 10th until Sat. July 26th
Join us for the opening of "I'm not there anymore" by Anna Ugolkova on July 10th, 5-8pm!
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Open from July 10th-July 26th.
Gallery Hours:
Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
750 Fairfield Rd., Wheelchair accessible through East Entrance.
Free/By Donation.
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Message from the artist:
"In ... Read More
Free Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
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Open from July 10th-July 26th.
Gallery Hours:
Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
750 Fairfield Rd., Wheelchair accessible through East Entrance.
Free/By Donation.
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Message from the artist:
"In ... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
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