Shows
2024
Stsǫǫ Oma Tjitske shah kut, sh’kut łuuk delt’äl
Thursday Jan. 4th
🌼Our next Ministry of Casual Living residency artist is Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé (@teresasvc). We welcome you all to join us for the opening of Teresa's show on Saturday, January 20th (3-7PM) at 750 Fairfield Rd!🌼
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If you can't make the opening, the gallery will also be open January 21st,... Read More
Free 1PM - 4PM
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If you can't make the opening, the gallery will also be open January 21st,... Read More
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Stsǫǫ Oma Tjitske shah kut, sh’kut łuuk delt’äl
Saturday Jan. 20th
The Ministry of Casual Living is please to present "Stsǫǫ Oma Tjitske shah kut, sh’kut łuuk delt’äl", an exhibition by our January artist Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé.
Like the salmon, the artist’s heritage traverses across vast amounts of territory. Having grown up as a mixed-race person... Read More
Free 3pm - 7pm doors at 3pm
Like the salmon, the artist’s heritage traverses across vast amounts of territory. Having grown up as a mixed-race person... Read More
Other Dates / Times
Jan. 21, 2024 1pm doors at 1pm
Jan. 27, 2024 1pm doors at 1pm
Jan. 28, 2024 1pm doors at 1pm
Feb. 3, 2024 1pm doors at 1pm
Feb. 4, 2024 1pm doors at 1pm
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Seeing Ourselves
Saturday Feb. 24th until Sat. February 10th
Join us SATURDAY February 24, from 5-7 pm at 750 Fairfield Rd. for the opening of a community art project by and for Black folks living on the Lekwungen and W'SANEC territories known as "victoria". Exploring the multidimensionality of Blackness in this place and making space for us to come together,...
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Free 1-5pm
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Seeing Ourselves
Saturday Feb. 24th until Sun. March 10th
Join us SATURDAY February 24, from 5-7 pm at 750 Fairfield Rd. for the opening of a community art project by and for Black folks living on the Lekwungen and W'SANEC territories known as "victoria". Exploring the multidimensionality of Blackness in this place and making space for us to come together,...
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Free 1-5pm
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
Seeing Ourselves
Saturday Feb. 24th until Sat. February 10th
Join us SATURDAY February 24, from 5-7 pm at 750 Fairfield Rd. for the opening of a community art project by and for Black folks living on the Lekwungen and W'SANEC territories known as "victoria". Exploring the multidimensionality of Blackness in this place and making space for us to come together,...
Read More
Free 1-5pm
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
Seeing Ourselves
Saturday Feb. 24th until Sun. March 10th
Join us SATURDAY February 24, from 5-7 pm at 750 Fairfield Rd. for the opening of a community art project by and for Black folks living on the Lekwungen and W'SANEC territories known as "victoria". Exploring the multidimensionality of Blackness in this place and making space for us to come together,...
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Free 1-5pm
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Open Studio with Kosar Movahedi
Saturday Feb. 24th
The Ministry of Casual Living welcomes you to join us on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, from 6-9PM for Kosar Movahedi's Open Studio Event!
A wonderful opportunity to meet Kosar, learn more about their artistic process, and, if you're feeling adventurous, a chance to get crafty!
A message from the artist... Read More
By Donation 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A wonderful opportunity to meet Kosar, learn more about their artistic process, and, if you're feeling adventurous, a chance to get crafty!
A message from the artist... Read More
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Type: An Interactive Exhibition by Bri Dean: Bri, Dean
Friday Mar. 22nd
Join us at the Ministry of Casual Living this FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND (5-9PM) for an evening of interactive art created by sculpture artist Bri Dean!
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Bri Dean (@fernwehfloral) is a sculpture artist who works primarily with florals-They identify as "not your average floral designer." However, in th... Read More
By Donation 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Bri Dean (@fernwehfloral) is a sculpture artist who works primarily with florals-They identify as "not your average floral designer." However, in th... Read More
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Out & About: Tax Workshop for Artists with Jen Braem, CPA
Saturday Mar. 23rd
‘Tis the season! Join us for an informative workshop offering tax tips for artists with Accountant Jen Braem as part of our Out & About programming. Limited space is available, please register to guarantee your spot.
Taxes for the creative community are unique and complex. This session walks ... Read More
Free 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Taxes for the creative community are unique and complex. This session walks ... Read More
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Offers Good Company
Saturday Apr. 20th
The Ministry of Casual Living Gallery is excited to announce our April artist; Jasper Pettman! Join us on April 20th for Jasper’s opening of “Offers Good Company,” from 2-8pm! Happening at the same time as our building’s open house! For this day only, entry is from 780 Blanshard.
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Abou... Read More
By Donation 2:00PM - 8:00PM
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Abou... Read More
Other Dates / Times
Apr. 21, 2024 1:00PM
Apr. 22, 2024 1:00PM
Apr. 23, 2024 1:00PM
Apr. 24, 2024 1:00PM
Apr. 25, 2024 1:00PM
Apr. 26, 2024 1:00PM
Apr. 27, 2024 1:00PM
@ 780 Blanshard on April 20th, 750 Fairfield from 21st-27th
780 Blanshard Open House Event!
Saturday Apr. 20th
APRIL 20TH! A VERY IMPORTANT SATURDAY INDEED...BECAUSE WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER OPEN HOUSE! 2-8PM. 780 BLANSHARD STREET (Rockslide entrance). Entry by donation. See you there! 🐰
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At The Ministry of Casual Living Gallery, we’ll have the opening of Jasper Pettman’s “Offers Good Company”--... Read More
By Donation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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At The Ministry of Casual Living Gallery, we’ll have the opening of Jasper Pettman’s “Offers Good Company”--... Read More
@ 780 Blanshard Street
Open House
Saturday Apr. 20th
Attention Victoria art lovers! Our next open house is coming up on April 20 and it’s sure to be the best one yet! Come for a dynamic tour of over 80 artist studios and 4 art galleries. We have so many incredible exhibitions scheduled, including:
“Colour Moves” by Hermann Valentin Schmitt at R... Read More
By Donation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM doors at 2:00 PM
“Colour Moves” by Hermann Valentin Schmitt at R... Read More
i float: Millie, Thibaudeau, Peters, Corrie, Peters
Sunday May. 5th
Join us in welcoming Millie Thibaudeau Peters & Corrie Peters to The Ministry of Casual Living Hallway Gallery. ‘i float’ opens this Sunday, May 5th, from 1-4PM!
Message from the artists:
Corrie (she/her) is an artist and educator in conversation with social practice, fibre art and install... Read More
Free 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Message from the artists:
Corrie (she/her) is an artist and educator in conversation with social practice, fibre art and install... Read More
Other Dates / Times
May. 9, 2024 6:00PM
May. 10, 2024 12:00 PM
May. 18, 2024 1:00 PM
May. 26, 2024 1:00 PM
May. 30, 2024 1:00 PM
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I Am What You Made Me: Art Exhibition Maria Diamond
Thursday May. 9th until Thu. May 30th
THE MINISTRY OF CASUAL LIVING GALLERY WELCOMES MARIA DIAMOND! Maria's show 'I AM WHAT YOU MADE ME' opens THIS THURSDAY-FROM 6-9PM! We hope to see you there!
Message from the artist:
My current artworks aim to explore the dynamics of intimacy, analysing the idea of closeness and connection. I ... Read More
Free GALLERY HOURS
May 10th (12-6PM)
May 11th (1-4PM)
May 18th, 26th, & 30th (1-4PM)
Message from the artist:
My current artworks aim to explore the dynamics of intimacy, analysing the idea of closeness and connection. I ... Read More
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SOUND + FILM PRESENTS: Dreamscape video remix w/ Light Sound Library
Saturday May. 25th
٩(˘◡˘)۶ for when you want a chill kind of fun
and a fun kind of chill ٩(˘◡˘)۶
Take a break from the everyday and step into the light sound library audio visual spa featuring whimsical ambient soundscapes and computer animation dreamscapes. This early evening activity is free, all age... Read More
Free 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 6:00 PM
and a fun kind of chill ٩(˘◡˘)۶
Take a break from the everyday and step into the light sound library audio visual spa featuring whimsical ambient soundscapes and computer animation dreamscapes. This early evening activity is free, all age... Read More
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SOUND + FILM Presents: While We Work > Draft 1: Niloo Farahzadeh, Jeffrey Ellom
Saturday Jun. 15th
SOUND + FILM Presents: While We Work > Draft 1
In this two-part audio-visual series, Jeffrey Ellom and Niloo Farahzadeh will be celebrating artistic process as the ultimate artistic outcome. Both artists will be committing themselves to a DIY endeavor for which they have little training. Over the... Read More
Free 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 7:00 PM
In this two-part audio-visual series, Jeffrey Ellom and Niloo Farahzadeh will be celebrating artistic process as the ultimate artistic outcome. Both artists will be committing themselves to a DIY endeavor for which they have little training. Over the... Read More
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The Ministry of Casual Living presents: SOUND + FILM 10 Artist residency "While We Work"
Saturday Jun. 29th
The Ministry of Casual Living and SOUND + FILM are excited to be hosting artist and musicians Jeffrey Ellom and Niloo Farahzadeh as artists in residence for the month of June. Celebrating the artistic process as the ultimate artistic outcome, both artists are committing themselves to a DIY endeavour...
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Free 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 7:00 PM
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The Ministry of Casual Living presents: SOUND + FILM 10 Artist residency "While We Work": Jeffrey Ellom, Niloo Farahzadeh
Sunday Jun. 30th
The Ministry of Casual Living and SOUND + FILM are excited to be hosting artist and musicians Jeffrey Ellom and Niloo Farahzadeh as artists in residence for the month of June. Celebrating the artistic process as the ultimate artistic outcome, both artists are committing themselves to a DIY endeavour...
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Free 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM doors at 12:00 PM
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Wanton Everything Bagel
Thursday Jul. 11th until Sat. July 27th
Join us on Thursday July 11 (6-9PM) for the opening of Wanton Everything Bagel–An intersectional feminist art show featuring 40 artists. And pssst! You won’t want to miss the opening. There will be a live performance piece by artist Jayne Walling (7:30PM).
About the name: The word 'wanton' is... Read More
Free Gallery Hours After Opening: Thursdays (5-8PM) + Saturdays (1-4PM).
About the name: The word 'wanton' is... Read More
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Faded Residue: A Solo Show by Maryam Tavakoli
Thursday Aug. 15th until Sat. August 31st
❁ Join us on Thursday August 15th (6-9PM) for the opening of Faded Residue: A Solo Show by Maryam Tavakoli (@maryamtvk).
About the artist:
Maryam Tavakoli (b. 1997, Isfahan, Iran) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Victoria, BC. She received an MFA degree from the University of Victoria ... Read More
By Donation Thursdays: 5-8PM, Saturdays: 1-4PM
About the artist:
Maryam Tavakoli (b. 1997, Isfahan, Iran) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Victoria, BC. She received an MFA degree from the University of Victoria ... Read More
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In Company
Thursday Sep. 12th until Sat. September 28th
Join us in welcoming our next gallery artist, Cameron Lyon (@cam.o.lyon), on Thursday September 12th (6-9PM)!
Message from the artist:
As an artist focused on oil paintings, I see objects not just as everyday items but as carriers of deep meaning and personal history. My artistic journey is focu... Read More
Free Thursdays: 5-8PM & Saturdays: 1-4:PM.
Message from the artist:
As an artist focused on oil paintings, I see objects not just as everyday items but as carriers of deep meaning and personal history. My artistic journey is focu... Read More
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SOUND + FILM PRESENTS: Vertigo Space 1
Sunday Sep. 29th
ver·ti·go / A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated with looking down from a great height...
Vertigo Space is the first in a series exploring and documenting the sonic and visual potential of a concrete staircase.
*This is a free event but seating is limited and tickets are ... Read More
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM
Vertigo Space is the first in a series exploring and documenting the sonic and visual potential of a concrete staircase.
*This is a free event but seating is limited and tickets are ... Read More
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SOUND + FILM PRESENTS: Vertigo Space
Sunday Sep. 29th
ver·ti·go / A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated with looking down from a great height...
Vertigo Space is the first in an ongoing series exploring and documenting the sonic and visual potential of a concrete staircase.
*This is a free event but seating is limited and tic... Read More
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM
Vertigo Space is the first in an ongoing series exploring and documenting the sonic and visual potential of a concrete staircase.
*This is a free event but seating is limited and tic... Read More
@ The Ministry of Casual Living
SOUND + FILM PRESENTS: Vertigo Space 1
Sunday Sep. 29th
ver·ti·go / A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated with looking down from a great height...
Vertigo Space is the first in a series exploring and documenting the sonic and visual potential of a concrete staircase.
*This is a free event but seating is limited and tickets are ... Read More
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM
Vertigo Space is the first in a series exploring and documenting the sonic and visual potential of a concrete staircase.
*This is a free event but seating is limited and tickets are ... Read More
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Twitching Hour: Exhibition by Amelia Beauregard & Sarah Massey
Saturday Oct. 5th until Sat. October 26th
Join us at the OCTOBER 5TH OPEN HOUSE (780 BLANSHARD), where TWITCHING HOUR will be opening in the MoCL Gallery, featuring artists Amelia Beauregard & Sarah Massey!
Message from the artists: “Enter our bedroom at Twitching Hour, where the night’s memory is lacerated with a tender suspension o... Read More
By Donation Thursdays: 5-8PM
Saturdays: 1-4PM
Message from the artists: “Enter our bedroom at Twitching Hour, where the night’s memory is lacerated with a tender suspension o... Read More
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