"Congratulations - an exciting, thought-provoking and profound event."
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"Provocative. People are still talking!"
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"Brilliant & vital for the times we live and practice art in!"
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"This Symposium is the best arts event I have been to in Victoria. More please!"
...comments from the audience
ARTISTS OF CONSCIENCE
The theme for the inaugural Victoria International Arts Symposium was "Artists of Conscience" - an examination of how an artist's work is influenced by their awareness of and/or their involvement in vital and sometimes controversial contemporary social issues.
OCTOBER 27 - 30, 2006
The Symposium featured four intense days of provocative keynote speakers, dynamic panels of professional artists from around the world and lively audience interaction. Artists from all disciplines discussed, debated and celebrated their work and its relevance to ecology, indigenous communities, architecture, war and violence, politics and a myriad of other local and global concerns.
The Symposium’s keynote speakers and panel sessions were held in the Victoria Conference Centre and the McPherson Theatre from Friday, October 27 through Monday, October 30. Several of the Symposium’s guest artists will also be exhibiting or performing their work during these four exciting days.
DOWNTOWN VICTORIA • OCTOBER, 2006
From October 1st, in conjunction with the Downtown Victoria Business Association and the Arts Council of Greater Victoria's "Phantom Galleries" project, a wide range of community and professional artists were invited to show their work in temporary galleries and performance venues. Hosted in participating retail businesses, vacant storefronts and empty spaces converted under the Symposium's thematic umbrella, the "Artists of Conscience Galleries" enticed residents and tourists alike to take part in an artistic treasure hunt throughout the downtown core.
For a full listing of all "Artists of Conscience" Galleries check out the GALLERIES page - and look for a list of related dance, theatre, special guest speakers and film & video screenings under GALLERIES > GALLERY EVENTS.
2006 CALENDAR OF OTHER ARTS EVENTS
In addition to the International Arts Symposium celebration, a wide variety of entertainment and exhibits were presented by other Victoria professional arts and community organizations during the month of October.
Until Oct 7
8:00
Bedroom Farce
Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court (off of Rockland Ave.)
Until Oct 15
1:00, 2:00,
4:00 & 8:00
I Am My Own Wife
Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave.
Oct 2
8:00
Victoria Symphony – Legacy Series 1
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St.
Oct 5
8:00
The George Essihos Trio
Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Ave.
Oct 5 – 18
10:00-5:00
2006 State of the Art Show and Sale
Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G6 Courtyard, 1001 Douglas St.
Oct 5 – Jan 7
9:00-5:00
Fatal Attraction
Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville St.
Oct 6 – Dec 3
10:00-5:00
Fantastic Frameworks: Architectural Utopias and Designs for Life
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St.
Oct 7
2:00
Jeunesses Musicales: Rhythm and Stomp
Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Ave.
7:30
Palm Court Light Orchestra: From Vienna with Love
Farquhar Auditorium, University of Victoria,3800 Finnerty Rd.
9:00
Easy Star All Stars – Radiodread Tour 2006
Sugar Nightclub, 858 Yates St.
Oct 10 – 15
4:00 & 8:00
Crave by Sarah Kane
Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St.
Oct 12 – 21
8:00
Pacific Opera Victoria presents Manon Lescaut
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St.
Oct 13
8:00
Victoria Symphony presents Odyssey series 1-Nosferatu
Farquhar Auditorium, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
Oct 13 – 15
Suddenly Dance Theatre presents:
The 9th Romp! Festival of Indepentdent Dance
Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St.
Oct 13 - Nov 14
Vulnerable Light
Open Space, 510 Fort St.
Oct 18
8:00
Victoria Jazz Society presents Wynton Marsalis
Farquhar Auditorium, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
Oct 18 – Nov 4
The Butcher’s Apron
Theatre Inconnu, 1923 Fernwood Rd.
Oct 19 – 31
7:00, 8:00 & 9:00
Giggling Iguana Productions presents I Might Be Edgar Allan Poe
Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent
Oct 19 – Nov 1
10:00-5:00
La Frontera – Photographic exhibition of the US-Mexican border
by Byron Brauchli
Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, G6 Courtyard, 1001 Douglas St.
Oct 19 – Nov 4
2:00, 7:00 & 8:00
Tartuffe by Moliere
Phoenix Theatre, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
Oct 20 – 28
Are there Ghosts at St. Ann’s Academy? Voices from the Past
St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humbolt St.
Oct 22
2:30
Victoria Symphony – Classics Series 1
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St.
Oct 25
Denmark’s Trio Con Brio Copenhagen
Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Ave.
Oct 26 – 27
8:00
Dance Victoria presents: Wen Wei performs Unbound
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Sq. (Pandora & Government St.)
Oct 28
2:00
Jeunesses Musicales: Alexandre Da Costa & Matt Herskowitz
Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Ave.
8:00
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra: Metamorphoses
Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Ave.
8:00
Ladysmith Black Mombaza
Farquhar Auditorium, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
8:00
Storytelling Concert:
Walking the Choctaw Road: Power and Inspiration - told by Tim Tingle
Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St.
8:00
Buffy Sainte-Marie in concert
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Sq. (Pandora St. & Government St.)
Oct 29
1:15-5:15
Storytelling Workshop:
Body & Soul: Techniques of Storytelling by Tim Tingle
Hatley Castle, Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Rd.
Oct 30
7:30
Ghost Tales: Multicultural American Ghost Tales by Tim Tingle
Hatley Castle, Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Rd.
8:00
Victoria Symphony – Legacy Series 2
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St.
....ENJOY!
