JULY 19, 2025

GREATER VICTORIA ART GALLERY PAINT-IN

The 36th annual Art Gallery Paint-In returns to Victoria on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

One of the largest art festivals of its kind in Canada, this event features artists, activities, food and fun.  This beloved festival draws 50,000 visitors annually to explore art along Moss Street and brings Vancouver Island artists together in celebration of art!

Art Gallery Paint-In Schedule

ON THE STREET

11am – 4pm | Artists, activities and food on Moss Street. Over 170 Artists!
11am – 6pm | Family Friendly Beer Garden

IN THE GALLERY

11am – 6pm | Gallery Open – Admission by donation
11am – 6pm | Summer Small Works Show & Sale:  Over 90 local artists in the Massey Sales Gallery (Art Rental + Sales)
11am – 6pm | Curators at the Ask the Curator table, and roaming the Gallery exhibitions

CURATOR-LED EXHIBITION TOURS

1:00-1:30pm | A View From Here: Reimagining the AGGV Collections (Asian Art) by AGGV Curator of Asian Art, Dr. Heng Wu (in Mandarin)
2:00-2:30pm | A View From Here: Reimagining the AGGV Collections (Indigenous and Canadian Art) by AGGV Chief Curator, Steven McNeil

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I've lived in Victoria over 30 years and I still can't believe how great this city really is! My husband, Bruce, and I have traveled the world but coming home to Victoria is still quite often a celebration. Together, we want to share our love of the city and the area by giving you an 'insider's' insights of where to go - what to do - and how to get there!

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