Studio553

GZPS studio large and airy ...tidied up for next year's physical Bridge studio crawl..for now visit online @arc.hive.arc tomorrow Nov 21 welcome all we miss yo...u #printmaking #groundzeroprint #Victoriaartscouncil #xchangesgallery #ministryofcasualliving #errantartspace #ceceliapressstudio #rockbaysquare #yyjart @crdartsdev #bridgecrawlyyj #bridgestudiocrawl See more

Studio space available for rent please contact [email protected] Happy Thanksgiving

Bev has participated in the following art shows on the Island: Cowichan Fine arts show, Ground Zero Printmakers shows, One Tree Robert Bateman Gallery, POG (Printmakers Only Group), Sooke Fine arts show, Unseen studio tours-studio553, Studio 553, Visions https://studio553.ca

Use the studio for private parties/functions/temporary office, ... The rental cost covers use of the full room, ... Temporary office/desk space available as wel...l. Great for small wedding receptions, dinner parties, birthday parties, stag/bachelorette parties, conferences, workshops, and any other reason you can think of to rent a room.. See more

Discover local artist Bev Thompson. Beverley Thompson is a printmaker and painter who was born in the foothills of Alberta Canada She draws artistic inspiratio...n from our global landscape. Extensive travel and time spent working internationally has broadened her creative practice and informed her choice of subject. Beverley is intrigued by the delicate landscape traditions of other countries. Studio553 - Bev Thompson https://bit.ly/33T6x8h

Its your turn to make an addition to the show! With our voting and guestbook features, you can submit your opinions and observations. The Peoples Choice Award... will be based on your votes, so look through the artworks and pick your favourite! When youre done with that, you can hop over to the guestbook (https://sookefinearts.com/guestbook/)and leave us a comment with feedback about the show. We read through each response sent in, and we cant wait to hear from you! The Peoples Choice Award will be announced after the end of the show. See more

What a sensational summer weve got planned for all of our fellow art lovers! With the help of some of the incredible artists of our show, weve got some thrill...ing talks planned to highlight a few inspiring, imaginative topics. These will be free, as well as include options for all ages, and hosted by some of the creative people whose works will be shown in our show! Keep an eye on our page for information on how to sign up for the talks, which will be streamed through Zoom. See you there! See more

Its here! Check out our TD Artist Guide and connect with 175 of your favourite local artists. Scroll through this dynamic virtual guide and enjoy browsing the ...work of new and familiar Paint-In artists now: http://ow.ly/5d4I50AAfhI . With the need to cancel the 33rd TD Art Gallery Paint-In this year, the TD Artist Guide presented by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria aims to bridge the gap left by its absence and connect local artists with the community. Thanks to our wonderful sponsor TD Bank Group for making this happen! . #tdartistguide #AGGV @TDCanada See more

Despite the need to cancel this beloved event this year, we are so pleased to announce the Vancouver Island Artist Guide presented by the TD and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, an exciting plan to connect local artists with the community. Click the link below to browse this dynamic virtual guide and connect with 175 of your favourite artists! https://aggv.ca/wp-conte//2020/07/TD_Artist_Guide_2020.pdf

The countdown is on! One week from today we will be throwing open the virtual doors to this year's Sooke Fine Arts Show and welcoming you all to the online vers...ion. - Visit our main gallery with over 370 pieces of world class artworks - Browse the Youth Art gallery and be impressed by emerging artists from our local high schools - Join in some fun family activities in the Artz4Kidz page - who's up for a game of I Spy? - Take an hour out of your busy day to listen and learn from one of our artists - Support the show by bidding on gifts donated by local businesses and artists to our online auction Tickets are still available to the Purchasers' Preview Event on Thursday, July 23. Call us at 250-642-7256 for more info. We hope to see you online!

Thank you everyone for coming to our first Wednesday Salon. We hope you enjoyed sharing experiences and learning about the art making processes of our local art...ists @kristencarleton29 @sandyvoldeng @shwartta Special shoutout to our lovely host Leah @leah__mcinnis for facilitating discussions. Interested in attending another salon? Next one coming up is on Wednesday 22 July at 4 pm. Stay tuned for updates on attending artists and RSVP information. #victoriaartscouncil #wednesdaysalons #artistalks #victoriaartists #artsvictoria #artsbc

Wondering what to do on a beautiful day like today? Invite a friend or bring along your family to see beautiful artworks at our newest summer group show at 1800... Store Street! We regularly sanitize the space and enforce physical distancing rules in the gallery to make sure we create a safe environment for all of you! Come by and say #victoriaartscouncil #artsvictoria #tourismvictoria #summergroupshow #localartists #bcartists #artsbc

Sooke Fine Arts Show Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/279439499945081/

We're currently open from Tuesday-Saturday with two amazing exhibits, blending classic and contemporary styles to tell a story about the natural world.

As a part of our Summer Group Show + Sale, the VAC is introducing Wednesday Salons! Since we will not be holding an opening reception as part of this show, we ...have brainstormed alternatives to help bring us together in a safe way. Each Wednesday we will be hosting participating artists speaking about their work informally to a small group of art enthusiasts between 4pm-6pm. Stay tuned for the announcement & registration for the first Salon on 15 July! #wednesdaysalons #victoriaartscouncil #artiststalks #artsvictoria #artsbc

Happy Canada Day

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Join us ONLINE for the 2020 Sooke Fine Arts Show! Entry is free July 24 through August 3. Scroll through our spectacular gallery and enjoy original art made by ...talented BC coastal island visual artists. Enjoy artist demos and talks, docent tours and check out the Youth Art Gallery, Artz4Kidz activities and the Seniors' Tea online chat. There's fun for everyone at the Show! Events: Purchaser Preview Night - July 23, 7-10pm - reserve your $25 special access code now at sookefinearts.com Artist Celebration Event - July 25, 2pm live-streamed on Facebook Auction - July 24 through August 3, online at sookefinearts.com and more! See our special events page: http://sookefinearts.com/special-events/ 250-642-7256 [email protected] sookefinearts.com

The #Victoriaartscouncil Gallery is open again and the show goes on! Visit Saturday tomorrow noon to 5 pm #printmaking #yyj #etching #linocutprint #mezzotint #monoprinting

Beverley Thompson is a printmaker and painter who was born in the foothills of Alberta Canada. She draws artistic inspiration from our global landscape. Extensive travel and time spent working internationally has broadened her creative practice and informed her choice of subject. Beverley is intrigued by the delicate landscape traditions of other countries. https://studio553.ca/

Members of the Victoria Arts Council are invited to submit one work for consideration to be included in a special summer group exhibition and sale to take place... Friday 10 July Saturday 22 August 2020. Please email [email protected] with a jpeg of your work and the following: + Name + Brief Artist Statement + Title and date of Work + Dimensions + Price if applicable* + Any other pertinent information about the work submitted Deadline to apply: Tuesday 30 June by 12PM Beyond the VAC Membership dues or affiliated group dues, there will be a $20.00 hanging fee associated with this exhibition. Once selected, artists will be asked to deliver the artwork exhibition-ready to 1800 Store Street no later than Wednesday 8 July at 12pm. Hanging fee can be paid in advance or at the time of drop of (cash, cheque, or charge). Unsold work must be collected at the end of the show. No opening reception is planned at this time. #summergroupexhibition #victoriaartacouncil #calltoartistsvictoria #membersshow #summerexhibtion #artsvictoria #bcarts

Art Classes coming soon at Studio553 in Victoria BC with Bev Thompson - Contact Bev for more info's at http://studio553.ca/event/ - Video Part 3 ( of 3 ) - clea...n the plate - file the edges of the zinc plate - mix the ink. - apply the ink to the plate - clean off excess ink - prepare paper for printing - print plate - paper: cut to plate size with 2" border - wet paper - make a template - mix ink until smooth - put ink on plate - intaglio - pushing the ink into the grooves on the plate - take off excess ink - use paper and guaze to take the ink of - place the plate - face up on the press - put damp paper on top of plate - roll the plate through the press - lift the print off the plate - end of process http://studio553.ca/event/ See more