Arts & Culture Colwood Society

06/12/2026

🎨✨ Spend your Sunday afternoon surrounded by creativity at Goldfinch Arts Centre! ✨🎨

Join us on Sunday, June 14 from 12 – 4 PM for a wonderful Artist Demo and experience the magic of art up close.

Meet a talented local artist, watch the creative process unfold, discover new techniques, ask questions, and be inspired to explore your own artistic journey.

📅 Sunday, June 14
🕛 12 – 4 PM
📍 Goldfinch Arts Centre
170 Goldfinch Road, Colwood

Whether you are an artist, a curious beginner, or simply appreciate the beauty of creativity, everyone is welcome.

🌿 Come for the curiosity, stay for the fun!
🎨 Support local artists. Connect with your community. Discover something new.

06/12/2026

🏆🎨 Congratulations, Kathleen Gilbert! 🎨🏆

A huge congratulations to Kathleen Gilbert, the recipient of our People’s Choice Award for the Square exhibition at Goldfinch Arts Centre!

With the most votes from our visitors, Kathleen’s artwork captured the hearts and admiration of our community. This recognition is a true reflection of her creativity, talent, and the connection her art has made with so many.

We are also thrilled to announce that her award-winning piece, “Blooming Purple,” has found its forever home and has been sold! 💜✨

A truly well-deserved honour and a wonderful celebration of local artistic talent.

Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition, cast their votes, and supported our incredible local artists. Your enthusiasm helps keep the arts thriving in our community.

Please join us in celebrating Kathleen and all the talented artists who made Square such a remarkable exhibition!

👏🎉🎨

06/11/2026

✨ Calling all creatives, storytellers, and memory keepers! ✨

Join us for a FREE drop-in collage and idea-sharing session as we explore the theme of Dear Diary through art, conversation, and creativity.

Together we'll dive into themes of memory, self-discovery, family history, love letters, diary pages, rebirth, and personal storytelling. Whether you're planning a piece for the exhibition or simply looking for inspiration, everyone is welcome.

Feel free to bring materials you'd like to work with or share:
📖 Old letters and diary pages
📸 Family photos or family tree documents
📰 Magazines and collage papers
🎟️ Tickets, stamps, keepsakes, and memorabilia

Artwork submissions open June 14.

Come create, connect, share ideas, and be inspired by the stories that shape us. We can't wait to see what unfolds!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

🍁✨ THIS SATURDAY! OPENING GALA | LOVE LETTERS TO CANADA ✨🍁

The countdown is over, our Opening Gala is happening this Saturday!

Join us at the Goldfinch Arts Centre as we officially launch Love Letters to Canada, a heartfelt local art exhibition celebrating Canadian identity, memory, and landscape through the eyes of our talented members.

Be among the first to experience this inspiring collection of Vancouver Island contemporary art, meet the artists, and enjoy an afternoon filled with creativity, conversation, and community connection.

🎉 Opening Gala Details:
📅 This Saturday | June 13
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 Goldfinch Arts Centre | 170 Goldfinch Rd
🎟️ Free Admission | Everyone Welcome

Come celebrate the power of storytelling through art and support your local Colwood arts community.

💛 Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and be part of this special moment in our growing arts culture.

We can’t wait to welcome you!


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06/07/2026

🍁 LOVE LETTERS TO CANADA 🍁 A Non-Juried Member's Show🍁

Join us at the Goldfinch Arts Centre for a powerful new exhibition that celebrates creativity, identity, and connection through the eyes of our local artists.

✨ Love Letters to Canada is a Non-Juried Members’ Show exploring heartfelt interpretations of what Canada means to each artist from memory and landscape to culture, belonging, and imagination. Every piece tells a unique story, shaped by lived experience and artistic voice.

This is more than an art exhibition, it’s a Vancouver Island cultural experience, a celebration of Canadian art, and a showcase of our vibrant Colwood arts community.

📅 Exhibition Dates: June 11 – July 5
🎉 Opening Gala: June 13 | 1–3 PM
🕛 Gallery Hours: Thursday to Sunday | 12–4 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free | Everyone Welcome

📍 Visit us at
Goldfinch Arts Centre | 170 Goldfinch Rd

Come experience inspiring local artwork in Colwood, meet the artists, and immerse yourself in a collection that reflects love, land, memory, and meaning.

🌿 Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or simply curious, this is your invitation to support local Canadian artists, explore a thriving Vancouver Island art gallery, and be part of a growing creative community.

💛 Come for the curiosity. Stay for the connection.



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06/06/2026

🎶 CALLING ALL LOCAL MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCE!🎶

Are you looking for a welcoming place to perform, connect with fellow artists, and share your music with a supportive audience?

Join us for Open Mic Night at Goldfinch Arts Centre on Wednesday, June 10th, from 6:30–8:30 PM and become part of a growing community of local musicians, singers, songwriters, and music lovers from across Greater Victoria and the West Shore.

Whether you're an experienced performer, trying out new material, or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, you'll find an encouraging audience and a warm, inclusive atmosphere waiting for you.

🎤 Open Mic Night
📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM | Musician sign up at 6:15pm
📍 Goldfinch Arts Centre
170 Goldfinch Road, Colwood
🎟 $5 at the door

✨ Share your talent.
✨ Meet other local musicians.
✨ Build your confidence.
✨ Support the local arts community.
✨ Enjoy an evening filled with creativity, connection, and live music.

We're actively growing our music community and would love to welcome new performers to the stage. Come be part of something special and help us create a vibrant local music scene right here in Colwood.

Bring your instrument, bring a friend, and join us in our beautiful arts centre for an unforgettable evening of music and community.

We can't wait to welcome you! 🎶💛



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