Art Gallery Paint-In 2026
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is excited to announce the 37th Art Gallery Paint-In on Saturday, July 18, 2026!
The Art Gallery Paint-In is the largest summer arts festival on Vancouver Island, bringing Vancouver Island and Gulf Island artists together in celebration of art. This beloved festival draws 50,000+ visitors annually to explore and experience art along Moss Street.
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Interactive Map
Schedule
ON THE STREET
11am – 4pm | Artists, activities and food on Moss Street. Over 180 artists!
11am – 6pm | Family-Friendly Beverage Garden (AGGV parking lot)
IN THE GALLERY
11am – 6pm | Gallery Open – Admission by donation
- Summer Exhibitions | As waters merge – swaying waves beckoning us closer | Family Visits | From Brush to Block: Paintings and Prints by Imao Keinen and Kono Bairei | The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes
- Permanent Collection Galleries | A View From Here: Reimagining the AGGV Collections
- Summer Small Works show & sale, presented by Art Rental + Sales: Over 90 local artists in the Massey Gallery
- BIPOC Teen Art Residency Show in the Spencer Gallery
- Gallery Shop featuring over 200 local artisans
CURATOR-LED EXHIBITION TOURS
1:00-1:30pm | From Brush to Block: Paintings and Prints by Imao Keinen and Kono Bairei tour in Mandarin with Heng Wu, AGGV Curator of Asian Art.
2:00-2:30pm | Family Visits tour with Toby Lawrence, AGGV Curator of Contemporary Art.
Our Family-Friendly Beverage Garden, presented by Shampoo Hair Bar, will be proudly serving drinks by:
Hoyne Brewing Co.
Sea Cider Farm + Ciderhouse
Fizz Non-Alc Bottle Shop
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