A new exhibition exploring the possibilities for what a family can be is coming to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) this May.
Curated by AGGV curators Toby Lawrence and Heng Wu, Family Visits features a selection of artworks added to the gallery’s collection between 2020 and 2026.
From May 9th to September 6th, visitors can explore family structures across species and realms of life, offering an intimate look at relationships within both conventional and chosen families through the drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures and textiles from more than 40 artists.
“With this exhibition, we wanted to think expansively about the idea of family, beyond the traditional western nuclear family,” said Lawrence.
“We wanted to bring the relationships we have with our animals into the conversation, the depth of relationships across species, and within more than human families.”
On Sunday, May 24th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., AGGV’s Family Sunday invites visitors of all ages to take part in hands-on art-making activities related to Family Visits.
This program is included with gallery admission or membership.
Family Visits will also be featured in the AGGV’s Summer Exhibition Celebration on June 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., marking the launch of a new season of exhibitions. The evening is free to attend.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this thought-provoking exhibition—plan your visit and explore the many ways family can be defined.
Family Visits at AGGV
- Where: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street
- When: May 9th to September 6th – various times
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