Victoria Art, Artists and Quilting
The Fairfield neighbourhood of Victoria, British Columbia is rife with talented artists! Tour artist studios and galleries throughout the Vancouver Island region for a peek into our culture and local art world. The annual Fairfield Artist's Studio Tour gives locals and visitors a unique opportunity to see the artists in their own studios and to chat with them about their work. Stay with us at Dashwood Manor Seaside Heritage B&B, the only seaside heritage bed and breakfast in easy walking distance to downtown Victoria and the many galleries found within a few blocks of the harbour.
Rosemary James lives a few blocks from Dashwood Manor Bed and Breakfast. Guests can see examples of her work in our Oxford Grand and Park Lane rooms. Rosemary grew up with architects aplenty in her family – father, uncle and grandfather. For a short while she was indentured as an architectural student with her father. In 1951 she moved to Toronto where she worked as secretary for the esteemed architectural firm of Fleury & Arthur. In 1978 Rosemary returned to her native Victoria and has dedicated herself to painting buildings. "The Life and Times of Victoria Architect, P. Leonard James" is her award winning book about the life of her famous father..jpg)
Robert Amos is well known for his work depicting local scenes and buildings. He is an art writer for the local newspaper, the Times Colonist, and a tremendous supporter for Victoria's artistic community. Walk the few short blocks to his home studio and enjoy seeing the range of his work on the Cook Street Village and other, local subjects first hand. (2).jpg)
Deryk Houston is a renowned, outspoken and passionate Victoria artist who exhibits internationally. He has mounted one man exhibitions in Canada, the USA, Scotland, Iraq, and the former Soviet Union. His work was featured in the documentary film "From Baghdad to Peace Country" by the National Film Board of Canada.
Laura Kaardal Laura is a talented, local artist who typifies the creative strengths of Victoria and Vancouver Island young artists. She graduated with a Visual Arts Diploma from Camosun College in Victoria where she experimented with a variety of media and honed her innate skills for painting. Laura is well known in her hometown of Campbell River for her personalized portraits. With her established reputation in her hometown of Campbell River, Laura is branching out to capture the attention of art enthusiasts around the world.
Sharon is a quilter and member of the Victoria Quilters' Guild. See the guild website for information on their speakers and special events. If you're interested in courses or quilting groups, this guild actively supports its members in providing information. Victoria has five excellent quilting shops, including Satin Moon Quilt Shop on Government Street at Fisgard in Victoria's historic Chinatown district. See their website for information on quilting classes and special events in the region.
Explore Victoria's rich cultural diversity using the Van Dop Arts & Cultural Guide to British Columbia as your reference to the vast array of galleries, studios, theatres, museums and cultural events taking place in the region. Check their website listings and register to win a getaway experience in Victoria.
Jill Louise Campbell is a local artist from Salt Spring Island whose international reputation has grown in the past ten years as her work has caught visitors' attention through her gallery in Ganges and, previously, in Downtown Victoria. Her work is prominently places in a number of colourful pieces throughout Dashwood Manor Bed and Breakfast.
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