On this trip to Victoria we decided it was time to range further than our usual walks through the Inner Harbour. We explored the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, an art haven in the residential area of Rockland that’s just beyond the coverage of most Victoria tourism maps.
The gallery hosts an eclectic variety of Asian art, decorative arts, and a room showcasing legendary Canadian Emily Carr. It’s a relatively small gallery with a nice layout.
In an ongoing exhibition, “Emily Carr and the Young Generation,” the art career of Carr is presented in a chronology that traces her development as an artist, finishing with examples of work by younger artists she influenced. Check back tomorrow to meet Emily Carr.
The gallery is a more modern addition to the Spencer Mansion which houses administrative offices and is available for event rentals. Outside is an Asian garden with a Shinto shrine.