All That Glitters Jewellery Gala & Fundraising Exhibition for Victoria Hospice
November 30 - December 24, 2017 This year a percentage from the sale of each gem sold between November 30 and December 24 will be donated to Victoria Hospice. Even more magical, a group of local philanthropists have offered to match all donations in...
Bi Yuan Cheng: True to the heart
Bi Yuan Cheng is a seeker of the truth. Not truth in facts, but in feeling; not in evidence, but in experience. His pursuit as an artist is to convey the world as he sees it and share its impact with the viewer, to impart the sense of wonder it brings to...
Robert Amos: The Vision of The Avenue Gallery
For 15 years, The Avenue Gallery has been in the midst of Oak Bay Village, attracting passersby with striking art works in its show window. This week, I dropped by for a visit with owner Heather Wheeler to talk about the past, present and future of one of...
Welcoming Maria Josenhans and New Arrivals
We are honoured to welcome Maria Josenhans to the gallery! Her impressionist seascapes beautifully capture the moodiness of our mist-laden shorelines. Fresh inspirations from our jewellers and painters, as well! Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,...
Listening to the Wood: Bruce Edmundson’s Burl-to-Sculpture Transformations
Bruce Edmundson’s elegant wood sculptures begin as bumps on a log, aka burls, so when he learns I’ve got a felled, super bumpy big leaf maple tree at my place, he’s happy to take a look. He’s brought along his friend Kent Mjolness, and they eagerly circle...
Summer Gallery Arrivals
Summer's bounty has arrived in the forms of paintings, glass, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture... a feast for the eyes! Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest? Be sure to follow us for updates on new arrivals! Included in this Newsletter......
Designer Testimonial
I have always been impressed with the variety of artwork including paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics at The Avenue Gallery. To begin the process, they prepare presentations based on our clients' wishes. They often collaborate with their artists on...
Working With Art: The Importance of Art in Your Business
As the workplace continues its metamorphosis from perhaps a stark cubicle maze to an engaging and comfortable environment, forward thinking companies are constantly looking for ways to revamp and invigorate their new spaces. Including art in the design of...
Bring More Art Into Your Life
When it comes to the rationale for buying art, perhaps no one said it better than designer, socialite, author and art collector Gloria Vanderbilt: "Art brings a message into a room. It should make us perceive in a new way - either through colour, form or...