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Open Space Open Space is a non-profit artist-run centre situated on unceded Lekwungen territory in Victoria, Br

Next Friday! Join us for a s screening and discussion of the 2026 UVic research initiative and three-part short film aro...
10/16/2026

Next Friday! Join us for a s screening and discussion of the 2026 UVic research initiative and three-part short film around processing climate crisis issues.
A collaboration of UVic faculty, counsellors, artists, musicians and researchers met with student participants to process climate grief issues through group discussion, spoken word and art creation. This project “Building Community Resilience through Collective Reflections on Climate Crisis” explored such questions as: in what ways do creative and embodied practices support emotional processing and resilience in the face of grief and uncertainty?

The three events were audio and video recorded, interpreted and transposed to music, then produced as a unique three-part short film and research support piece. They are designed to invite reflection, raise questions, and create space for dialogue about climate grief and the emotional dimensions of climate change. A facilitated discussion will follow the screening and free refreshments will be provided.

Friday, October 23rd / 7–9 PM
Open Space / 510 Fort St, Victoria
FREE or by donation at the door

Tomorrow! Teresa is back in town and hosting an impromptu Social Friday. Join us for snacks and BINGO from 4-6pm. Also r...
10/16/2026

Tomorrow! Teresa is back in town and hosting an impromptu Social Friday. Join us for snacks and BINGO from 4-6pm.

Also reminder the Curator Open Door is tomorrow from 12-1pm this one will be in person and on zoom for anyone interested! (link below)

https://openspace.ca/arts/all-programs/curator-open-door

Friday October 16
4-6pm
510 Fort Street

Tonight! The World We Long For is a joint book launch celebration with authors Vivek Shraya, Kai Cheng Thom and a perfor...
10/15/2026

Tonight! The World We Long For is a joint book launch celebration with authors Vivek Shraya, Kai Cheng Thom and a performance from All Steps Desi.

Author Highlight: Kai Cheng Thom is a Chinese-Canadian writer, performance artist, community worker, and trauma healing practitioner. She has published six books, including the novel Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars and the bestselling non-fiction collection Falling Back In Love With Being Human. She won the 2017 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers, was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Prize both in 2016 for Transgender Fiction and in 2017 for Transgender Poetry, and in 2024 was nominated for the Pat Lowther Memorial Award.

Thursday, October 15
Doors: 6:30pm
Start: 7:00pm
Open Space, 510 Fort St

This event has now reached capacity.

Coming up this Thursday! The World We Long For is a joint book launch celebration with authors Vivek Shraya, Kai Cheng T...
10/15/2026

Coming up this Thursday! The World We Long For is a joint book launch celebration with authors Vivek Shraya, Kai Cheng Thom and a performance from All Steps Desi.

Performer Highlight: All Steps Desi lights up a room through movement. While usually Hridya Bharucha is teaching, this time they are joined by Amena Sharmin and Karukarya_ to share a drag performance embodying various elements of nature. They are excited to share their reflection upon the beautiful fluidity and queerness that exists in nature.

Come watch them perform "The world we long for" a double book tour with Vivek Sharya and Kai Cheng Thom

Thursday, October 15
Doors: 6:30pm
Start: 7:00pm
Open Space, 510 Fort St

Nearly sold out! Tickets at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-world-we-long-for-tickets-1999869211647

Coming up this Thursday! The World We Long For is a joint book launch celebration with authors Vivek Shraya, Kai Cheng T...
10/14/2026

Coming up this Thursday! The World We Long For is a joint book launch celebration with authors Vivek Shraya, Kai Cheng Thom and a performance from All Steps Desi.

Author Highlight: Vivek Shraya is an artist whose body of work crosses the boundaries of music, literature, visual art, theatre, TV, film, and fashion. A three-time Canadian Screen Award winner, Vivek is the creator and writer of the CBC Gem Original Series How to Fail as a Popstar, which had its international premiere at Cannes. She was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize and has collaborated with musical icons Jann Arden, Peaches, and Jully Black. Her best-selling book I’m Afraid of Men was heralded by Vanity Fair as “cultural rocket fuel.” Vivek has been a brand ambassador for MAC Cosmetics and Pantene, a guest host on The Social and CBC’s q, and she is a director on the board of the Tegan and Sara Foundation. The Hystericals (McClelland & Stewart) is Vivek’s 13th book and third novel.

Thursday, October 15
Doors: 6:30pm
Start: 7:00pm
Open Space, 510 Fort St, Victoria

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Arts Open Mic: Regional Candidates Forum hosted by ProArt on Tuesday at...
10/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Arts Open Mic: Regional Candidates Forum hosted by ProArt on Tuesday at Open Space. It was a great opportunity to hear from folks running in the October 17, 2026 municipal elections across the region.

The recording of the event is now live on the ProArt website, check out the video at the link below to learn what Regional Candidates have to say about about the arts in the region.

https://proartalliance.wordpress.com/arts-open-mic-regional-candidates-forum/

Note: The video is shared in its current state at this time so that the content can be accessible. ProArt may be including additional candidate videos and text statements as time and circumstance permits.

Starting next Friday! Join our Curator of Indigenous & Contemporary Art, Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé, every Friday from No...
10/09/2026

Starting next Friday! Join our Curator of Indigenous & Contemporary Art, Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé, every Friday from Noon-1pm for Curator Open Door. This drop-in session is open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists and curators looking for guidance and advice on a range of topics, including exhibitions, events, applications, artist statements and bios, fee structures, and more.

October 9 until December 18, 2026
Every Friday from Noon-1pm
Live on Zoom

Coming up this month! We have lots of fantastic events in October starting TONIGHT with the Arts Open Mic: Regional Cand...
10/06/2026

Coming up this month! We have lots of fantastic events in October starting TONIGHT with the Arts Open Mic: Regional Candidates forum from 4-6pm. The ProArt Alliance of Greater Victoria has invited candidates running in the 2026 municipal elections across the Capital Region to speak directly to the region’s arts and culture community. This forum is an opportunity for artists, cultural workers, organizations and audiences to hear directly from candidates about the place of arts and culture within their priorities for the next four years.

Then TOMORROW will be Open Space AGM. If you aren't a member, we invite you to sign up for a new, or renew your membership with Open Space at the link in our bio!
The AGM is an opportunity for member to participate in the governance of the organization and to receive updates about the societies operations. It is also a chance for the Board, staff and volunteers to thank you for your continued support and ongoing engagement with our programs and the artists with whom we work.

Stay tuned for more information about events later on in the month!

Thank you to everyone who attended Desi Karaoke last week. Hosted by Amena Sharmin, in the context of Love Songs to End ...
10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Desi Karaoke last week. Hosted by Amena Sharmin, in the context of Love Songs to End Colonization, this was an event for IBPOC folks, newcomers, immigrants, and anyone who finds joy, comfort, and connection in singing in the languages they speak, know, and grew up with.

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510 Fort Street, 2nd Floor
Victoria, BC
V8W1E6

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Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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