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Fernwood Photovoice: A visual conversation with our community

›› Christian Caicedo

The Fernwood Photovoice ­Project is growing and providing a unique platform for community members to express themselves through photography and storytelling. Rooted in Fernwood’s rich artistic spirit—spanning music, theatre, painting, and mural painting—this initiative combines both photography and storytelling as a tools for social change and community engagement.

At its core, Photovoice is a […]

By |December 10th, 2024|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

Visual Storytelling Workshop with Felipe Fittipaldi – November 23, 2024

Join us for an inspiring photography & storytelling workshop! – November 23, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce a unique and exciting opportunity as part of the Fernwood Photovoice Project: a Storytelling Workshop led by the acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Felipe Fittipaldi. Felipe will guide us through the power of storytelling through photography.

About Felipe:

Felipe Fittipaldi is a Brazilian […]

By |November 7th, 2024|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

Youth Jam Sessions – Last Wednesday of the month

Youth Jam Sessions is a new project that aims to bring youth (ages 12-19) together in a welcoming space to explore community building through gathering, creating, and collaborating with music. You’re invited to join these monthly sessions at the Fernwood Community Centre to hang out, meet new people, jam with other musicians, and learn valuable […]

By |September 9th, 2024|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 Fernwood Art Stroll

Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 11am to 4pm

The annual Fernwood Art Stroll will be back in June, and we have an exciting array of local artists and artisans this year: painters, printmakers, photographers, basket makers, sculptors making whimsical art for your house and garden and furniture decorators. We will have a […]

By |May 2nd, 2024|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

New art at Queens & Chambers

›› Daniel Aire

Adjacent to the Queens’ Chambers ­Boulevard Garden Project at the corner of Queens Avenue and Chambers Street is an assortment of concrete furniture and 4 planters provided by the City of Victoria.

After completion of the gardening component of this neighbourhood endeavour, Diane Thompson, a local artist, was selected to paint the furniture with […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

Fernwood Art Stroll 2023

Visit the Art Stroll on Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11

›› Margaret Hantiuk

The 2023 Fernwood Art Stroll will be ­taking place on Saturday, June 10 and ­Sunday, June 11 from 11am to 4pm.

This free, fun, family focused event is an opportunity for everyone to visit the ­participating Fernwood artist and artisans in their home […]

By |June 8th, 2023|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

The Fernwood Art Stroll is back! – June 11 & 12, 2022

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, from 11am to 4pm.

The Fernwood Art Stroll is a collection of neighbourhood artist and artisans who gather annually to plan an unjuried studio tour to show the public their wares. This is a chance to meet the creators in their home studios and yards […]

By |June 7th, 2022|Artist's Aside|0 Comments