To See is To Remember – Opening Gala

✨ You’re Invited to an Evening of Art, History & Remembrance ✨

Step into a powerful exhibition where every painting tells a story.

Join us for the **Opening Gala of **To See is to Remember, a moving collection by Marlene Howell, whose work honours the lives, memories, and treasured belongings of Japanese Canadians during the 1940s and early 1950s.

Over the past two years, Marlene Howell has devoted herself to researching and creating this extraordinary body of work. Inspired by historical photographs, personal memorabilia, and the resilience of a community, her paintings invite us to reflect, remember, and connect with a chapter of Canadian history that must never be forgotten.

Experience an evening filled with art, conversation, culture, and community as we celebrate this remarkable exhibition together. Meet the artist, discover the stories behind the collection, and immerse yourself in an exhibition that honours resilience, remembrance, and hope.

📅 Opening Gala: Sunday, July 12, 2026
🖼 Exhibition: July 9 – August 2, 2026 | Thursday to Sunday
📍 Goldfinch Arts Centre | 170 Goldfinch Rd., Colwood

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, share in the stories, and experience an exhibition that will stay with you long after you leave.

To see is to remember. To remember is to honour.