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StatementThe Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is a public art museum dedicated to the celebration of art. With vision, leadership and scholarship, we will engage and inspire diverse audiences through exhibition, interpretation and stewardship of the collection.

manDate The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s mandate is:• To establish, and preserve collections of the arts and

crafts which are to be held in trust for the benefit of current and future generations; and to display those collections;

• To create a receptive field for artists and their work;• To provide public programs such as lectures, recitals

of artistic, musical and other works of cultural merit; and

• To provide and manage facilities for the appreciation and study of the visual arts.

CORe VaLUeS: • Excellence, • Relevance, and • Sustainability

Annual ReportArt Gallery of Greater Victoria | April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012

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mISSIOn To be:• An essential cultural centre, serving the global

community, encouraging dialogue and engagement.• A dynamic presence with outstanding exhibitions,

collections and programs, developing creative partnerships in a unique facility, dedicated to innovative approaches to the understanding of the visual arts.

• A major contributor to the cultural infrastructure and economy of B.C.’s Capital Region, attracting an international

audience.• An active participant in a multidisciplinary dialogue

across the arts, enhancing the understanding and education of our communities.

• A responsible and efficient operation that develops its human resources, ensures financial sustainability, and builds an infrastructure necessary to support excellence.

VISIOn:The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - Bringing Art to Life

Contents

1 AbouttheAGGV:Statement,Mission,Values

2 MessagefromtheDirector

3 MessagefromthePresident

4 Exhibitions

7 Publications

9 OtherResearch

10 TheCollection

16 Education&PublicProgramming

21 SpecialEvents

24 DonorRecognition

29 CorporatePartners

30 Operations

31 Staff&Board

33 Financials

At the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria our job is simple: we bring together art and people. In the past year we presented many exceptional exhibitions and grew our education programs in signifi cant ways. I am proud and amazed of the work by our dedicated staff, board, volunteers and partners. Together, we have worked hard to provide our community with art experiences that engage the soul, stir the emotions and bring joy to our lives.

While visitation continues to be strong what has been truly astonishing has been the phenomenal growth in the use of our online resources. The AGGV was one of the fi rst Canadian institutions to provide access to its entire collection though our website, and the traffi c has never been higher. Our social media following has more than doubled in the past year contributing to the sold out success of openings and events like Urbanite.

The Gallery’s educational out reach programs allow us to not only raise the level of art appreciation in our community but to also grow audiences providing increased access to art of merit. Engaging new audiences is something we have worked hard to accomplish. The Brush with War exhibit acknowledged the important role the Canadian military has in our community and both the Modern Eye and Victoria Collects exhibitions gave us an opportunity to show what treasures exist in local homes. We continue to offer admission passes through the Greater Victoria Public Library and to new Canadians at their citizenship ceremony. We recognize our responsibility to be thoughtful contributors to our community’s cultural life and to build an appreciation of the visual arts among people of all ages, backgrounds and interests.

None of this would be possible without the remarkable staff that work at the Gallery and there have been some notable milestones this year. In August, we celebrated Barry Till’s 30th Anniversary at the Art Gallery. Since 1981, Barry has added an amazing number of great works to the collection, has organized almost 200 exhibitions, written numerous catalogues and been an exemplary ambassador for the Gallery.

There is only one other employee who has been with us

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Message from the director

even longer than Barry and that is Chris Russell. When he retires in August, Chris will have been with us for almost 33 years. As the Gallery’s Chief Preparator and Conservator, Chris is responsible for immeasurable “behind-the-scenes” contributions to the care and preservation of the almost 18, 000 pieces of art in our permanent collection. He is an exceptional installer and a conservator with a considerable knowledge of art restoration and preservation.

I am very pleased to be able to report that the 2012 Annual Appeal did better than we had projected. I greatly appreciate the hard work of Gregg Wiltshire and his team in the Advancement Department. I am also very grateful for our tireless Board of Directors who bring a wealth of expertise and perspective to their service as trustees. They have helped us navigate the turbulent times over the past few years. I am particularly thankful for the counsel and leadership of the President Dean Freeman over the past year, Dean is an unfailing advocate for the Gallery.

While annual reports are an occasion to look back on the accomplishments of the previous year I am looking forward with optimism to renewing our commitment to our community engaging with our audiences.

Jon Tupper, Director Jon Tupper, Director

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The Gallery is an essential part of life in this community and over the past year we saw an engaging array of exhibitions and educational programming. First I’d like to thank Jon Tupper for his solid leadership over the past year and the staff, Board members and volunteers for your exceptional hard work and commitment to the success of the Gallery.

Board committees were especially active in their respective roles over the past year. Our most treasured asset, the collection of works we hold in public trust, was expertly stewarded by the Works of Art Committee, co-chaired by John McCaig and Michael Morris. This committee is comprised of the Gallery’s curators, Collection staff, Board members and members from the community who oversaw 244 works accepted into the collection last year. The Facilities Committee, chaired by Helen Lantz, continued on its mandate to evaluate improvements required and refurbishment potential of the Spencer mansion and adjacent buildings. The Advancement Committee, a committee of the Board set two years ago and co-chaired by John Kirby and Anne Beatty, has been a great support to the Gallery’s Advancement team; the Finance Committee, chaired by Troy Neave, was invaluable in its oversight of the Gallery’s financial results monthly and annually.

Not often does the Constitution & Policy Committee have such an extensive agenda in any year, but this past year saw the committee begin a review of the Gallery’s bylaws which had not seen such an exhaustive overhaul for many years. Since fiscal year end, the committee completed its review and draft bylaws are presented to our membership at this Annual General Meeting for approval. One of the updates to the bylaws is the official inclusion of the Associates of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria as a standing committee of the Board. This committee works tirelessly in its financial support of the Gallery through fundraising efforts such as its annual House Tour. Anne Russell, President, and the over 100 members of that committee are to be commended for their work in support of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

A strong and well-rounded Board is key to the success of any organization and the Gallery is no exception. The Nominations Committee, chaired by Joel Levinson, is diligent in its role to recommend new Board candidates to the membership at each Annual General Meeting. Last year we welcomed five new Board members – Anne Beatty, Silvia Bonet, Bernice Cherney, John Kirby and Michael Morris. This year the Gallery is saying goodbye to Lorrainne Dixon, Immediate Past President, after seven years of dedicated service to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Over the past year we have also had several great exhibitions. I must say that Victoria Collects was one that really stands out. For the first time in many years, the Gallery reached out to local art collectors and asked them to share works from their collection with our community. We were overwhelmed by the response to the exhibit but also by the collectors in general – they truly enjoyed sharing their treasures with us!

With that said, where do we go from here? This is one of the most often asked questions. The future of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is right here – on Moss Street. This is our home. This commitment, made two years ago by Board and staff, has generated renewed focus and momentum at every level of the Gallery. As well, we would not be here without the ongoing support of our members, donors, sponsors, community partners and volunteers. I thank you all for your passion for visual arts and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Dean Freeman, President of the Board

Message from the President

Contemporary ExhibitionsL You Blew IT: BlAIR TAYloR22 April - 3 July, 2011Curated by Nicole Stanbridge

CulTuRAl TeMPoRAl, And IMAGIned: lAndsCAPe In ReCenT ConTeMPoRARY ACquIsITIons8 July - 25 September, 2011Curated by Nicole Stanbridge

The FuRTheR AdVenTuRes oF GIRl: dIYAn AChjAdI 15 July - 16 October, 2011Curated by Nicole Stanbridge

ColleCTed ResonAnCe: shellY BAhl, sARIndAR dhAlIwAl And FARheen hAq23 September, 2011 - 8 Janurary 2012Curated by Nicole Stanbridge

PRoMIsInG oBjeCTs: AlIson MACTAGGART28 October - 2 January, 2012Curated by Nicole Stanbridge

ThRow down: sonnY Assu, GReGoRY BAll, MeGAn dICkIe, TYleR hodGIns, AlIson MACTAGGART27 January - 16 May, 2012Curated by Nicole Stanbridge

exhibitions


Byexhibitinglocal,nationalandinternationalart,weofferawindowthroughwhichourcommunitymaylearnmoreaboutourculture,andweallmaylearnsomethingmoreaboutourselves.

THROW DOWNThethemeoftheexhibitionplayedwiththemultiplemeaningsof“throwdown”someofwhichinclude:tocelebrateinabigway;tofightforsomethingmeaningful;ortocontributeresourcestomakesomethinghappen.ThefiveBCartistsincludingMeghanDickie(Victoria),AlisonMacTaggart(Vancouver),SonnyAssu(Vancouver),GregBall(Victoria),andTylerHodgins(Victoria)allwrestle(literallyandfiguratively)withideasaroundwhatitmeanstobeanartistintoday’sfinanciallychallengedandpoliticallycorrectsociety.Largelycomposedofinteractiveworks,thisexhibitionencouragedaudiencestoparticipateandprovidedtactileexperiencewiththeissuesaroundcontradiction,censorship,culturalrepression,andemotionalandphysicalstruggleintoday’ssociety.Installationview

ofAlisonMacTaggart’sThe Egg Throwing Apparatus.PhotobyLarryPfister.

Historical ExhibitionsThe ModeRn eYe: ModeRn CRAFT And desIGn In CAnAdA, 1940-8022 July - 27 November, 2011Guest curated by Allan Collier

eMIlY CARR: on The edGe oF nowheReOngoing, Curated by Mary Jo Hughes

VICToRIA ColleCTs: The sAlIsh weAVe ColleCTIon6 January - 6 May, 2012Curated by Mary Jo Hughes

VICToRIA ColleCTs: A VIew InTo PRIVATe ColleCTIons FRoM The ReGIon3 February - 6 May, 2012Curated by Mary Jo Hughes

Borrowed ExhibitionsA BRush wITh wAR: MIlITARY ART FRoM koReA To AFGhAnIsTAn24 June - 5 September, 2011Curated by Laura Brandon. Organized by the Canadian War Museum.

MODERNISMREVISTEDGuestcuratedbylocalcollectoranddesignexpertAllanCollier,The Modern Eye: Modern Craft and Design in Canada, 1940-80wasanexhibitionthatevokedgreatnostalgiainvisitorstotheGallery.PeoplewalkedinandwereimmediatelystruckbythefactthatmanyofthosehouseholdobjectsfromtheirchildhoodarenowcollectorsitemsandimportantexamplesofgoodCanadiandesign.Therewereover200piecesoffurniture,ceramics,andhouseholditemsthatillustratedpost-WWIIpreoccupationwithform,colour,texture,experimentation,functionality,andhonestuseofmaterials.ItemschosenfromlocalandnationalcollectionsreflectedCanadiandesigners’interestsinnewmaterialsandtechniquesandanawarenessofcontemporarytrendsinabstractartandModernarchitecture.PhotobyRumonCarter.


VICTORIACOLLECTS:AVIEWINTOPRIVATECOLLECTIONSFROMTHEREGIONTheideaforVictoria Collectsgrewoutofcuriosityandasensethattherewasmuchgreatartinourregionworthyofdisplayforourmembersandvisitors.Whatgreattreasuresarehiddenbehindcloseddoors?Aftervisitingcollectionsthroughouttheregion,curatorMaryJoHughesbroughttogethermorethan60majorartworksincludingpaintings,photographs,prints,sculpture,anddrawingsbyartistsrangingfromRembrandt,AndyWarhol,PietMondrian,andTomThomsontoE.J.Hughes,BettyGoodwin,andEdBurtynsky.Abigpartoftheinterestintheexhibitionwastheuniquestoriesofeachofthese20ferventcollectors.Eachindividualorcouplewhodonatedtotheexhibitionhastheirownstoryabouttheircollectionandwhatignitestheirpassionforart.Victoria Collectsillustratedtheimmensediversityincollectingstylesandapproachesthatcanbefoundinourregion.

TRAVELLINGExHIBITIONS&LOANSEdo: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age, curated by Barry Till, opened at theRichmondMuseumthiswinter,hassincetravelledontotheMendelGalleryfordisplaythisJuneandwillfinallymakeitswaytotheArtGalleryofAlbertainOctober2012.OtherloansofartfromourpermanentcollectionhavebeentotheMuseumofCivilizationfortheirexhibitionJapan: Tradition & Innovation,Government House of British Columbia, The Premier’s Office, Province ofBritishColumbia,theArtGalleryofAlberta,GalleryintheSchools,McMasterUniversity,UBCMuseumofAnthropologyandotherstotallingcloseto225objectsfromtheAGGV’scollection.Detailatleft:The General Yoshitsune Minamoto Played by the Actor Kaharazaki Sansho,By Kunichika, Toyohara (1835-1900).Given in memory of Ruth Sharp by the members of the Volunteer Committee.

Asian ExhibitionsseRenITY: The AsIAn GARdenJanuary 31, 2011 - July 2, 2011Curated by Barry Till

wAR And dIsAsTeR In jAPAnese PRInTs17 June - 11 September, 2011Curated by Barry Till

IndIAn And PeRsIAn MInIATuRe PAInTInGs FRoM The ART GAlleRY oF GReATeR VICToRIA And MAlTwood ART MuseuM ColleCTIons16 September - 20 November, 2011Curated by Barry Till

AsIAn CeRAMICs FRoM AnCIenT shIPwReCks11 October, 2011 - 2 January, 2012Curated by Barry Till

The enduRInG ARTs oF ChInA9 December, 2011 - 29 April, 2012Curated by Barry Till


exhibitions

WAR AND DISASTER A poignant exhibition exploring the use ofprintsasartisticrallyingcriesfornationalprideandunityinthefaceofextreme hardship. The recent devastating earthquake and tsunami inJapanbroughtnewmeaningtothisexhibition.Originallyitwasdevelopedas a historical companion to the touring exhibition A Brush with War whichexploredCanadian’sinvolvementinmorerecentconflicts.CuratorBarryTillassembledastunningselectionofprintsthatshowedJapan’scolonial-eratraditionofturningtoitsartiststohelpmakesenseofhorrorsofwarandnaturaldisaster.Abovedetail:Fierce Naval Battle in the Yellow Sea,

Kokunimasa, Utagawa (active Meiji period, 1868 - 1912), Woodblock print, Gift of

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HIGHLIGHTS

Donation Day!

Gallery admission is by

donation on the fi rst

Tuesday of each month.

Lecture

Transformation of Art

in the Edo Period

with Dr. Jordan Paper

July 9 at 1pm

Samurai Film Series

Throne of Blood

July 16 at 7pm

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The Samurai Rebellion

July 23 at 7pm

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Zatôichi

July 30 at 7pm

Public Weekend Tours

Saturday & Sunday

July 18 & 19 at 2pm

August 1 & 2 at 2pm

Toyohara Kunichika | The Actor Kaharazaki Shasho in the Role of General Yoshitsune Minamoto, 1879 | woodblock print | AGGV Collection

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CollectedResonance:ShellyBahl,SarindarDhaliwalandFarheenHaqThis elegantly designed exhibition catalogue features the work of three South Asian Canadian women artists who gather and create narratives informed by the mythologies and ideologies of their Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim heritage. Their work investigates, pays homage to, and challenges their cross-cultural memories by forging new narratives that straddle Canadian, British, and Indian traditions. The publication includes an essay and interviews with the artists by Nicole Stanbridge.

THROWDOWN:SonnyAssu,GregoryBall,MeganDickie,TylerHodgins,AlisonMacTaggartThe overall spirit of throwing down (to celebrate in a big way, to fi ght for something meaningful, or to contribute resources to make something happen) is captured by the fi ve B.C. artists selected for this exhibition. They use sculpture, video, photography, drawing and public intervention to address socio-political issues, economic struggles, to invoke a call to action or an invitation to play. Catalogue includes essays by Nicole Stanbridge and Wendy Welch.

L You Blew It: Blair TaylorExhibition brochure features the work of Blair Taylor, who is a Victoria based artist and archivist. His pristine white sculptures recreate scenes played out in his subconscious as a means to extract meaning from the chaos of his dreams by imposing order and structure.

TheFurtherAdventuresofGirl:DiyanAchjadiThis exhibition brochure highlights new additions to Achjadi’s ever-expanding series of work that explores questions of how group identity, national identity, and militarism are depicted in popular culture.

PromisingObjects:AlisonMacTaggartThis exhibition brochure documents the work of Alison MacTaggart, a Vancouver-based artist whose conceptually inspired installation work bridges the disciplines of sculpture, drawing and writing.

Publications

the LaB Galleryprovidesaspacewherewecanpresentnewworkbyartiststhatisoftenexperimentalandchallenging.Thisyeartheprojectswerechosentoworkwith,orprovidecounterpoints to, our main exhibitions.For example, Vancouver artist DiyanAchjadi with her graphic novel drawingsofthecharacter“Girl”questioningideasofnational identity and militarism in society,provided a counterpoint to the exhibitionA Brush with War from the Canadian WarMuseum. Alison MacTaggart’s Promising Objectsplayedwithideasaroundinventionsand design providing a contemporarycomplement to the larger Canadian mid-century design exhibition The Modern Eye.

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WilliamKurelek:TheMessengerThroughout a career that spanned from mid-1950s until his death, William Kurelek (1927-1977) and his art have meant many different things to many people. Few Canadian artists are so readily accessible, compellingly complex, and so worthy of critical reappraisal. Organized into six thematic sections, this profusely illustrated monograph accompanies the fi rst large-scale survey of William Kurelek in thirty years. Themes explored include his formative years when the young artist underwent psychiatric treatment and converted to Roman Catholicism; his overtly religious sermons, his warnings of an imminent apocalypse, the poetics of landscape, and his qualifi ed refl ections of community and belonging. In essence, the publication mirrors Kurelek’s own psychic and creative journey through a reconciliation of his formative experiences and beliefs: from isolation, through religion, to a place of hope and acceptance. This was a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

TheModernEye:ModernCraftandDesigninCanada,1940-80This catalogue documents the work of Canada’s pre-eminent modern designers and craft artists, and places their work within the socio-economic and artistic context of the period. Author and collector Allan Collier brings Canadian craft and design together, consistent with the way in which they were often exhibited in galleries and promoted in journals of the day, as integral components of the modern residential environment. Fully illustrated and uniquely designed by local designer Michael Erdmann this publication stands as a groundbreaker bringing appreciation to this signifi cant period of Canadian design.

VictoriaCollects:AViewintoPrivateCollectionsfromtheRegionThis lovely hardcover publication documents the exhibition which drew together a range of historical and contemporary works from 20 private collectors in the Capital Region district. In it, curator Mary Jo Hughes tells the unique love stories of the collectors and their art.

William Kurelek The Messenger

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Audain Curatorial Fellowship The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria awarded its fi rst Audain Aboriginal Curatorial Fellowship to B.C. artists and researchers France Trépanier and Chris Creighton-Kelly. Their project, Here Now : Here Before, will look at the history of both Aboriginal artists and artists of colour on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. This research will explore the infl uence of these histories on contemporary artists.

“Too often Aboriginal art is defi ned solely by its relationship to European culture and history, not by its connection to other cultures,” said Jon Tupper, Director of the AGGV. “This ground-breaking project will add new knowledge to a subject that has been largely overlooked by art historians and scholars.”

In probing these cultural connections, Trépanier and Creighton-Kelly will survey the work of Aboriginal artists. They will also look at artists with Chinese, African and South-Asian roots whose ancestors immigrated to this region. The public and artists will have an opportunity to discuss these themes at presentations hosted by the Audain Fellows at the AGGV.

“For me, Here Now : Here Before is about redefi ning the conversation about art. This project will create space for Aboriginal voices to tell the story,” said Trépanier.Creighton-Kelly added, “We will look beyond the offi cial Multiculturalism model of ‘celebration’ and look deeper at these histories - to see if they confl ict, but also, to see if they converge.”

The AGGV Audain Aboriginal Curatorial Fellowship was established in 2010 through an endowment by the Audain Foundation for the Visual Arts in British Columbia. It is the only Aboriginal Curatorial Fellowship in Canada. The fellowship, being awarded for the fi rst time, will be presented each year by the AGGV to an Aboriginal art historian or curator to contribute to the body of scholarship related to First Nations art. Fellows receive research funding, an offi ce and administrative support.

Follow this research online: www.aggv.ca/collections/research

A DISCOVERY IN THE COLLECTIONJackBush,Hook,1969(above)&ClementGreenberg

SarahStammers,PhD,hadcontactedtheArtGalleryaspartofherresearchindevelopingapublication,JackBushPaintings:ACatalogueRaisonné.WhileattheGalleryphotographinganddocumentingourJackBushpaintingsshesawapieceshethoughtsherecognized.Shepulledupaphotofromherlaptop,afamousportraitoftheinfluentialartcriticClementGreenberg.Sureenough,behindhiminthisportraitappearsourJackBush.GreenbergandBushwerepersonalfriendsandtheartisthadgiventhepiecetoClementasagift,detailsconfirmedbyBush’spersonaldiaryandnotes.ItwaslatersoldtooneAlexanderPyrch,whotheninturndonatedittotheGallery.Thisisimportantprovenancefortheartwork,andworthyresearchtocontinueaspartofstewardshipofourtreasuredartcollection.Justanotherexampleofsomeoftheimportantworkgoingonbehindthescenes.

The Collection


GiftsofArt

The MuRRAY And Ann Bell AsIAn ColleCTIon Chinese and korean ceramics:three bird feeders, porcelain, blue & white ware, 19th C; two candlesticks, porcelain, blue & white ware, 19th century; two covered jars, porcelain, blue & white ware, 19th C; two lidded boxes, porcelain, blue & white ware, 19th C; one bowl, porcelain, yingqing glaze, 13th C; one bowl, porcelain, yingqing glaze, 13th C; one bowl, porcelain, yingqing glaze, 13th C; one dish, porcelain, yingqing glaze, 13th C; one bowl, porcelain, yingqing glaze, 13th C; one footed censer, stoneware, celadon glaze, 17th C; bowl, stoneware, celadon glaze; Ming Dynasty; one bowl, stoneware, jun ware, 12th/13th C; one bowl, stoneware, teadust glaze, 18th C; one bowl, stoneware, jun ware, 12th/13th C; one bowl, stoneware, jun ware, Yuan dynasty; one cup, stoneware, celadon glaze, 13th C; one bottle, porcelain, celadon glaze, 13th C;Chinese jades and hardstones:Seated Figure of Guanyin, steatite, 18th C; one bronze form vessel, jade, 19th C; one lidded vase, white jade, 19th C; one fi gurine, qilin, jade, 19th C; one fi gurine, phoenix bird with vase, jade, 19th C; one zong, jade, 19th C; one bi disc, jade, 19th C; one zong, jade, Ming dynasty; one pebble carving, steatite, Tianhuan, 19th C; one fi gurine, horse, jade, 19th/20thC; one archer’s ring, jadeite, 19th C; one

Acquisitions & GiftsThispastfiscalyearhasseenourcollectiongrowby244newobjects.Thetotalsizeofourcollectionisnowover18,000objects.FromthelistofNewAcquisitionsthisyear,itisclearthecuratorialdepartmentaddedmanynewandsignificantobjectstothecollectionthroughpurchaseanddonations.Asourpurchasefundsarelimited,ourdonorsarevitalinhelpingusbuildareasofthecollectionswherewehaveidentifiedgapsandpotentialforrelevantgrowth.

seal with Buddhist lion, jadeite, 19th C; one tray, snuff, jadeite, 19th C; one belt hook, dragon motif, jadeite, 19th C; one hairpin, jadeite, 19th C; one vase, archaistic, jade, 19th C; one cup, archaistic libation, jade, 18th/19th C; one cup, jade, 18th/19th C; one dish, jade, Ming dynasty; one belt hook, dragon motif, jade, 18th C; one fi gurine, qilin, jade, 18th/19th C; one pendant, pea pods, jade, 19th C; one seal, Buddhist lion dog, jade, 19th C; one belt hook, dragon motif, jade, 19th C; one belt hook, dragon motif, jade, 18th C; one object, carving with dragon, jade, 18th C; one pendant, two melons, jade, 18th C; one ceremonial attachment, dragon amidst lotus, jade, 13th/14th C; one bi disc, with qilin and dragon motif, jade, 19th C; one snuff bottle, jade with carnelion and gold stopper, 20th C; one hairpin, jade, 19th C; one belt hook, jade, 18th C; one pendant, lotus leaf form, 19th/20th C; one pendant, melon shaped, jade, 19th/20th C; one snuff bottle with matching stopper, jadeite, 20th C; one pendant, in the shape of two gourds, jade, 18th C; one belt hook, jade, 18th C; pendant, in the form of a qilin, jade, 18th C; one archer’s ring, wood, 19th C; one seal, with animal carving, steatite, 19th C; one archer’s ring, jade, 19th/20th C; one bowl, lidded, globular, jade, 19th C; one archer’s ring, jade, 19th C; one belt hook, inlaid, bronze, silver, Warring states period; one snuff bottle, with matching stopper, agate, 20th C; one snuff bottle, jadeite, 19th/20th C; one fi gurine of an

immortal lady, turquoise, 20th C; one pendant, bat and fi sh design, white jade, 19th C; one plaque, with fl ower and butterfl y, jade, 19th C; one plaque, with bird and fl ower designs, jade, 19th C; one plaque, framed miniature, jade, 18th/19th C; one object, lotus seed pod, ivory, 17th/18th C; one bead, with dragon and fl ower design, ivory, 18th/19th C; one lidded opium box, ivory, 17th C; one lidded opium box, drum shaped, ivory, 19th C; one bronze mirror, Tang dynasty; one snuff bottle with qilin design, amber, ivory, 19th C; one snuff bottle, malachite, lapis lazuli, 20th C;

Amber Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century | Gift of Murray and Ann Bell


GIFT oF jAne hAnksUntitled, nd, watercolour on paper, by Margaret Peterson, Canadian

GIFT oF The esTATe oF deBoRAh j. RussellUntitled: tree down across a highway, nd, oil on canvas, by Glenn Howarth, CanadianUntitled: tree with lumberjacks, nd, oil on canvas, by Glenn Howarth, CanadianE/mc2=1, 1992, ink on matboard, by Glenn Howarth, Canadian

GIFT oF lYdIA FoY And BeRnARd lowTandem Jump, c.1936, etching, by Fredrick B.Taylor, CanadianDam Worker, woodcut print, by Li Hua (1907-94), ChineseUntitled: Japanese festival, woodcut print, by Nisaburo Ito (1910-88), Japanese

GIFT oF RoBeRT And MARGAReT huCAlSix Pots of Water, 1988, linocut, by Sybil Andrews, CanadianIndian Salmon Rack - Fraser Canyon, 1931, linocut, by J.W.G. Macdonald, CanadianBurnt Stumps, 1933, linocut, by J.A. Macdonald, Canadian

GIFT oF The ARTIsT, dAnIel lAskARInTo Restore Silence, 2010, sculpture, steel, paint, by Daniel Laskarin, Canadian

GIFT oF MAud kIllAM one mandarin square, silk, gold wrapped thread, Chinese, late 19th C

one embroidered skirt, silk, Chinese late 19th Cone plate, export ware, Imari Style Chinese, 18th Cone plate, export ware, Chinese, 18th CBeauty, woodcut print, by Eisen Keisai (1970-1848), JapaneseCherry Blossoms at Honmoku, in Musashi Province, Series: 36 Views of Fuji, 1948, woodcut print, by Hiroshige Ando (1797-1858), Japaneseeleven Christmas cards, c. 1950, woodcut prints, by various artists, Japanese

GIFT oF ChARles And deBoRAh dowdone book, Story of 47 Ronin, English translation, printed in Japan.

GIFT oF BARRY TIllone arrowhead, iron, Mongolian Chinghis Khan period, 13th C

GIFT oF The ARTIsT, GIles lYon Hose, 2005, ink on paper, by Giles Lyon, AmericanHumpty Dumpty and the End of Easy Living, 2005, ink on paper, by Giles Lyon, AmericanHigh Water, 2005, ink on paper, by Giles Lyon, AmericanNew Growth, 2005, ink on paper, by Giles Lyon, American

GIFT oF lonTI eBeRsAnachronism, 1994, sculpture, by Ian Carr-Harris, Canadian.

ItisimportantforourContemporarycollectiontobuildinwaysthatreflectsthesignificantartcharacteristicofourtimeandplace.Thisyearweacquiredthreenewworksthatspeaktothecurrentstateofcontemporarysculptureonaregionalandnationallevel.TwoofthesenewacquisitionswerefeaturedinDanielLaskarin’s2010exhibitionAgnostic Objects: things persist.LaskarinisasignificantVictoriaartistwhoisChairandteacherintheFineArtDepartmentattheUniversityofVictoria.To Restore Silence,2010,isasculpturegenerouslygiftedbyLaskarin.

ForthepurchaseofPacking the Fleece and Trapping Owls,2006,wewereabletosecurehalfthefundsthroughthesupportoftheCanadaCouncilfortheArtsAcquisitionAssistanceprogram.

Thethirdsculpture(Anachronism,1994)acquiredviadonationfromaprivatecollector,isbyinternationallyrenownedCanadianartist,IanCarr-Harris,picturedabove.

By collecting important works of national and international significance, the AGGV is able to set local practice into a larger context.

A lovely Japanese print by Hasui, Winter Moon Over Toyama Plain, 1931, was kindly donated by John Boehme. This piece represents a major example of the New Print or Shin-hanga art movement of the 20th century. Hasui, who was often called the new Hiroshige, is one of the artists we actively seek to represent thoroughly. This print is indeed an excellent addition.


GIFT oF The ARTIsT, dAVId PolloCkPond in Spring, photograph, by David Pollock, CanadianRoad in Winter, photograph, by David Pollock, Canadian

GIFT oF CAMosun ColleGeUntitled, c.1997-98, mixed media on paper, by Carl Beam, CanadianUntitled, c.1997-98, mixed media on paper, by Carl Beam, CanadianUntitled, c.1997-98, mixed media on paper, by Carl Beam, CanadianUntitled, c.1997-98, mixed media on paper, by Carl Beam, CanadianUntitled: III, nd, lithograph, by Carl Beam, Canadian

GIFT oF ColIn And sYlVIA GRAhAMUntitled: Krishna (as the divine cow herder) with Women, painting, miniature, Unknown Artist, Indian, 19th CNoah’s Ark, stencil print, by Sadao Watanabe, Japanese, 20th C.

GIFT oF john BoehMeWinter Moon over Toyama Plain, 1931, woodcut print, by Hasui Kawase, JapaneseGokoku-ji in Spring Rain, 1932, woodcut print, by Hasui Kawase, Japanese

GIFT oF BRIAn s. MCelneYCalligraphy, scroll, by Dr. Dominic Man-kit Lam, Chinese, 20th CUntitled: bird, scroll painting, by Xu Yin, Chinese, 20th C

dR. johh heRBeRT BequesTone dance mask, Tibetan, painted wood, c.1900one dance mask, Tibetan, painted wood, c.1900two Buddhist thankas, c.1970, by Thargyal, Tibetan, gouache on cotton

GIFT oF ken And PAT PeRRYone figurine, Figures from Revolutionary Opera, plaster, Chinese, 1966-76 (Cultural Revolution)

The Collection

GIFT oF RoBIn BAsseTTKorean Mother and Child, colour etching, by Elizabeth Keith, British

GIFT oF CARol PoTTeR PeCkhAM two vases, Banko Ware, ceramic, Japanese, 20th C

GeneRouslY donATed BY The delTA VICToRIA oCeAn PoInTe ResoRT And sPAPoints of Ocean View, 1992, tapestry triptych, by Carol Sabiston, Canadian

GIFT oF dennIs And PAMelA suTTonOntario Village Home, c.1934, oil on panel, by Joachim Gauthier, Canadian

GIFT oF Rod sAMPle Untitled: Northern lights, c.1949-50, oil on board, by William Perehudoff, Canadian

GIFT oF BARneY AnGusUntitled: landscape, nd, watercolour, by Samuel Maclure, CanadianUntitled: beach scene, nd, watercolour, by Samuel Maclure, Canadian

GIFT oF MARY & dAVId noRTonOn the Lickey Hills, Rednal, Worcestershire, 1887, watercolour, by Georgina M. de L’Aubiniere, British;A Spring Song, 1887, watercolour, by Georgina M. de L’Aubiniere, BritishSunset over the Mountains and River, 1887, watercolour, by Georgina M. de L’Aubiniere, BritishAcross the Straits, Victoria, 1886, oil on board, by Constant de L’Aubiniere, FrenchFresh Day, Foul Bay, Victoria, 1887, oil on board, by Constant de L’Aubiniere, FrenchIn the Marshes, 1887, oil on board; by Constant de L’Aubiniere, FrenchNiagara Falls, 1888, oil on board, by Constant de L’Aubiniere, French The Olympian from Vancouver Island, 1887, oil on board, by Constant de L’Aubiniere, FrenchWomen Washing, 1892, oil on board, by

Ananonymousgiftthisyearwasextremelynoteworthyandcameattheidealtime.JustasthelastdecisionswerebeingmadeforthelistofworksfortheexhibitionWilliam Kurelek: The Messenger,thisdonorofferedthegiftofWilliamKurelek’sParable of the Lost Sheep,1963.Thisworkfitsperfectlywiththethesisof theexhibition, representingKurelek’smasterfulblendof the nostalgic memory with a Christian message. The painting, alongwith two other previous donations were added to the major travellingexhibitionco-curatedbytheArtGalleryofGreaterVictoria,theWinnipegArtGallery,andtheArtGalleryofHamilton.


Constant de L’Aubiniere, FrenchThe Boulder, Foul Bay, Victoria, c.1887, oil on board, by de L’Aubiniere, Constant; FrenchThe Breaking Wave, 1887, oil on board, by Constant de L’Aubiniere, FrenchMontmorency Falls, 1888, oil on board, by Constant de L’Aubiniere, French Goldstream, Vancouver Island, 1886, oil on board, by Constant de L’Aubiniere, FrenchUntitled: wooded landscape, nd, watercolour on paper, by Emily Nicholson, BritishUntitled: beach scene, nd, watercolour on paper, by Emily Nicholson, British Landscape: beach scene, nd, watercolour, by Emily Nicholson, BritishUntitled: landscape with woman, nd, watercolour, by Emily Nicholson, British Cries of London, set of 31 colour engravings, by William Marshall Craig, British, early 19th C

hARold MoRTIMeR lAMB BequesTset of six fruit knives and forks with custom box; sterling silver, mother of pearl, c.1930

GIFT oF edITh huMBYone teapot, ceramic, copper lustre glaze, c.1800

AnonYMous GIFTThe Parable of the Lost Sheep, 1963, mixed media on masonite, by William Kurelek, Canadian

AnonYMous GIFTsone ewer, Buddha’s hand fruit, bronze, Chinese, 19th Cone Phur-ba ritual dagger, bronze, Tibetan, c.1900one figurine, Daoist Immortal, Li Tieguai, by Deng Zhuhui, Shiwan Ware; Chinese, 20th C

PurchasesofArt

deCoRATIVe ART PuRChAse Fund:Purchased with funds from Ann Gibsonone christening mug, silver, George, English, 19th Cone child’s mug, sterling silver, Late Georgian, English, 19th Cone mug, sterling silver, Gothic style, Victorian, English, 19th Cone charger, porcelain, 2010, by Robin Hopper, Canadianone bowl, porcelain, 2010, by Judy Dyelle, Canadianone vase, porcelain, celadon glaze, 2010, by John Anderson, Canadian PuRChAsed wITh Funds FRoM AlFRed Blundellone christening mug, sterling silver, William IV, English, 19th C

AsIAn ART PuRChAse Fundone samurai waistlet, silk, cotton metalone pair of samurai arm guardsone pair of samurai shin guardsone small plate, from Ca Mau Shipwreck, porcelain, Chinese, 18th C GIVen In MeMoRY oF joAn lAjeunesse BY heR dAuGhTeR CARRIe lAjeunesseUrayasu, 1951, woodcut print by Yoshida, Toshi, Japanese

PuRChAsed wITh Funds FRoM GloRIA And IAn BACkwoodcut and serigraph prints:June, 1889, by Chikanobu, Toyohara, JapaneseActor Ichikawa Danjuro as Fudo, c.1950’s, by Masamitsu, Ota, JapaneseHydrangea (Hotensin), 1957, by Shodo, Kawarazaki


Addition One Hundred Faces, 1883, by Kiyochika, Kobayashi, JapaneseBetween the Acts, 1914, by Kiyokata, Kaburagi, JapaneseKyo Nishiki - Maiko in Winter, 1946, by Tomimaro, Higuchi, Japanese Golden Earring, 1993, by Kimiko, Kojima, Japanese

PuRChAsed wITh Funds FRoM judITh PATTwoodcut prints:Yoshitoshi Musha Burui - Hurling Cup, 1886, by Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka (Taiso), JapaneseRiding in a Wash Tub, 1886, by Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka (Taiso), JapaneseKusatsu # 53, c.1833-34, by Hiroshige, Ando, JapaneseThe Ronin Yoshida Sawaemon Kaneseda searching for the Enemy, 1902, by Gekko, Ogata, JapaneseFull Picture of the Naval Battle near the Island of Taikosan, 1894, by Unknown Artist, Japanese Japanese Soldiers Bivouac in View of the city of Hoten, 1894, by Baisaku, Taguchi, JapaneseLieutenant Morinaga Fights Bravely near Weihaiwei, 1895, by Chikanobu, Toyohara, JapanesePicture of the Sino-Japanese Naval Battle, nd, by Toshimasa, Shunsai, JapaneseBando Tamasaburo V as Ochika, the wife of Koheiji, in the play “Ikiteiru Koheiji”, 1987, by Kokei, Tsuruya, Japaneseother:one informal woman’s robe, silk, Chinese, c.1920’sone kendi, drinking vessel, porcelain, Chinese, 17th C

PuRChAsed wITh Funds FRoM BARRY TIllNo. 100 Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-1598), 1867, woodcut print by Yoshiiku, Utagawa, Japanese

AworkthatenteredthecollectionintimetobeexhibitedincontextwasthesilkrobewornbythelastEmpressofChinac.1920’s.Thiswork was a purchase made possible by a generous and targeteddonation by Judith Patt. The robe is featured in the exhibitionSilk Splendour and illustrated in the accompanying exhibitionpublication.

The Collection

PuRChAsed wITh Funds FRoM PhIlIP sTeel No.19 Matsushita Yukitsuna (1538-1598), 1867, woodcut print by Yoshiiku, Utagawa, JapaneseNo. 30 Sakai Kyuzo Naotsune (c.1555-1570), 1867, woodcut print by Yoshiiku, Utagawa, JapaneseNo.43 Ishikawa Hyosuke Sadatomo, 1867, woodcut print, by Yoshiiku, Utagawa, Japanese

PuRChAsed In MeMoRY oF IAn MusTu wITh Funds FRoM RuTh e. ChIsholM Picture of the peace negotiations with Mutsu Munemitsu and Li-Hung-chang,

Chinese peace plenipotentiary, 1895, woodcut print by Kiyochika, Kobayashi, Japanese

ConTeMPoRARY ART PuRChAse FundPurchased with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Assistance Programme and the George & Lola Kidd BC Art Acquisition FundPacking the Fleece and Trapping Owls, 2006, sculpture, by Daniel Laskarin, Canadian

The Virtual GalleryCollectionsGrantApplications2011-2012Virtual Museum of Canada, “RIPPLE” project. We will be pursuing another application to the Virtual Museums of Canada to build a collaborative partnership between the AGGV, the Maltwood Gallery, the Maritime Museum of BC and others. RIPPLE will build an interactive social network database so that participants can express and discover themselves using the data and metadata held in our collections.

MuseumAssistanceProgram“Database”In 2011 we were fortunate to receive Museums Assistance funding in support of our new collections database systems. In the summer of 2012 we will be rolling out our new “Gallery Systems” software as an important step in re-building the AGGV’s database and collections workflow systems for the future. We will be beta testing this new software and receiving training over the summer ahead.

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CONSERVATION AT THE GALLERY A major conservation project this year involved this Portrait of a Civil Official (19th century, oil on canvas, Gift of Kenneth Menzies, pictured in details at right). This oil painting has been professionally flattened, cleaned, inpainted and given a protective coating by Simone Vogel-Horridge of Fine Art Conservation. Its conservation was generously funded by the Asian Art Society of Victoria, Judith Patt and Paul Warner. When speaking of conservation at the Gallery, though, it is impossible not to mention Chris Russell, our Chief Preparator & Conservator. Chris is widely recognized both locally and nationally as a leader in his field. From expertly repairing antique ceramics leaving no trace of the flaw, to repairing delicate Asian Ivory, amber and lacquer objects, there is no material that he seems unable to fix and mimic, nor anything too small and complicated that he does not attempt to repair. Specifically, Chris is probably the only conservator in Canada who can fix Chinese pith paper paintings, of which the Art Gallery has the best collection in Canada. Pith paper is like an onion skin and crumbs very easily unless mounted properly. It takes a great amount of patience and skill to preserve and sometimes piece together these paintings from 1820-80. These paintings are now fetching quite high values at auction due to the fact that so few have survived, making the expertise in preserving them equally treasured.

PRESERVINGANARTISTICLEGACyAnnounced at a press conference this past year, theSisters of St Ann have transferred 18 paintings fromtheircollectiontotheAGGVforongoingstewardship.Theworks include importanthistoricscenesofearlyVictoria, inspiring religious works, and Emily Carr’spainting,Wild Lilies,whichiscurrentlyondisplay.Weare very pleased to work with the Sisters to ensurethis important part of their legacy continues to bepreserved and shared with the community. Alsoannouncedwereplanstomountaspecialexhibitionin2013tohighlighttheconsiderable,thoughnotwellknown,roletheSisters’playedinthehistoryofwomeninartinBritishColumbia.Above:SisterMarieZarowny,Sisters of St. Ann Province Leader, and Jon Tupper, AGGVDirector.Photo:JenniferCook.


Outreach InitativesByprovidinghighqualityoutreachprogramstoourcommunitytheGalleryoffersaccesstoartseducationtowhichschoolchildrenandthegeneralpublicmightnototherwisehave.Thesecontributionsarecentraltoourmandateinprovidingopportunitiestoseeandengagewitharttothewidestpossibleaudience.Ultimately,anythingwedotocultivateknowlegeamdappreciationofartencouragescriticalthinkingandcreativity,contributingtotheoverallhealthofourcommunity.

Open Door Access to Art is a unique opportunity for high school students to engage with curators, educators, Art Gallery exhibitions and the collection throughout the school year. In this self-directed study program, select secondary school students are given free Gallery passes for the year. This year the Gallery provided two student oriented curator tours focussed on dialogue about contemporary art. With monitoring and evaluation by their teachers, 23 students produced work in a variety of media inspired by their experiences at the Gallery. Their work was exhibited at the Gallery from May 11-28th, 2012 with a gala opening on May 10th.

Gallery in the Schools provides opportunities for students in K-8 classrooms throughout the CRD to interact with original works from the Art Gallery’s collection. This extensive outreach program reached 10,220 students in 366 classrooms across five school districts this year. Seven new programs were designed including In the Company of Animals for primary grades and Images on the Move for intermediate grades. The programs were presented by 40 trained volunteers from November to May at the rate of 16 – 20 presentations per week. Volunteers contributed more than 1300 hours of time in the classroom, in addition to 400 hours of training during the fall.

education & Public Programming



New Extreme: Artists Mentoring Youth In its 12th year, the New Extreme program expanded significantly, reaching more youth in schools and community organizations across Victoria. This year we partnered with the Victoria United Way, and were able to provide over 150 youth ages 13–19 with exceptional mentorship in contemporary art practices. Six locally recognized artists working in a variety of media – graffiti and mural art, mixed media, painting, print-making, Salish design and video making – were paired with groups of 15 students for 6–8 after-school sessions. During this time, participants discussed the artists’ practice; created projects in a chosen medium addressing social, political and environmental issues that are important to them and their communities; and, learned how to write an artist statement and to present their work professionally. The Art Gallery held an exhibition of students’ work from March 8–25, 2012 with 190 people in attendance at the opening gala. A second exhibition in celebration of the United Way 75th anniversary was held at the Cedar Hill Centre for the Arts from April 30–May 10, 2012. The participating schools and organizations were: Belmont High and Dunsmuir Middle School (District #62); École Victor Brodeur (SD #70); Esquimalt High, S.J. Willis Alternative School and Oak Bay High (SD #61); Glenlyon Norfolk School (Independent); LAUWELNEW Tribal School (Saanich School District); Blanshard Community Centre; Victoria Inter-Cultural Association; and, the City of Victoria’s Street Art Program.

Resources for Teachers New this year the Gallery offered an in-service professional development workshop for middle and high-school teachers focusing on how to look at and teach with Contemporary Art in the gallery and the classroom. A local contemporary artist and educator worked alongside a Gallery educator to provide a day of discussion and creative response to the AGGV’s exhibition Collected Resonance. They explored suggestions for art and social studies activities for the classroom in response to the exhibition.



Docent Tour Program Our tour program involves a team of 21 volunteers who meet weekly from September to June to develop insightful tours of Gallery exhibitions for visitors of all ages. In total, our docent group provided tours for 2922 adults and students this past year. In addition to booked tours by groups ranging from school children to adults of all ages, the docents offered public drop-in tours twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Other specialized tours include: Art Interest which offers focussed discussions of new exhibitions occuring twice monthly; tours in French for adults and children; and tours for people with disabilities.

Children’s Art Studio Maintaining an average of 10 classes per term, this year the children’s art studio reached approximately 300 students with innovative arts programming designed for ages 2 to 12. This year, we added a spring break program entitled ArtBreak which was a popular addition to our program. The annual Children’s Studio exhibition showcasing the work of children working in the studio throughout the year was attended by over 140 proud students, parents, friends and community members acknowledging the creative contributions of these young artists.

Public Programming Our dynamic exhibition schedule this year offered opportunities to explore distinctly Canadian stories. From A Brush with War with very intimate and personal artistic responses to Canadian post-1945 military activities, The Modern Eye showcasing Canadian Modern furniture, ceramics and household items; Victoria Collects comprising works of art passionately collected by residents in our local community; to Collected Resonance, offering innovative contemporary narratives exploring our cross-cultural heritage. As always, our Public Programs offer chances for Gallery Visitors to be active cultural participants, engaging in dialogue, responding to ideas, and sharing a few stories of their own.

visitfromtheminister

AVISITFROMTHEMINISTEREducationMinisterGailSheawasattheGallerythiswintertovisitourChildren’sArt Studio and hold a press conference to announce anewtaxcreditforchildrenenrolledinextracurricularartseducationprograms,matchingthosecurrentlyavailabletofamilieswithchildrenenrolledinsports.

Photo by Peter Reid


Highlights of this programming include: a lecture with Canada’s premier photojournalist Ted Grant exploring the images that construct our perception of Canada’s involvement in war efforts; a walking tour of Modern architecture in Victoria with local architect Nathan Flach; a storytelling workshop exploring our own personal narratives with professional storyteller Margo MacLoughlin; and a night with collectors George and Christiane Smyth sharing their journey as activist collectors of contemporary Coast Salish art who use their collection to spread awareness and knowledge of this local art form.

As one of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s areas of specialization, the Asian art collection plays a significant role in public programming at the Gallery. While The Enduring Arts of China exhibition showcased some of the Gallery’s finest examples of painting, ceramics, bronze and jade throughout the Chinese dynasties, our public programs celebrated the strength and diversity of our local Chinese community through Chinese Cultural Walking Tours, Film Screenings, a Lantern Festival, Dragon Dances, and other festivities.

NathanFlach,M.Arch,leadsalargeflockofModernarchitectureenthusiastsinadowntownwalkingtouraspartofpublicprogrammingforThe Modern Eye.PhotobyLarryPfister.

FAMILIESGETHANDSONATTHEGALLERyFamily Sunday offers a fun & approachableenvironmentforfamiliestoenjoyandlearnaboutart.Above,ayoungvisitorgetsa lesson inprint-making.Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor thisyear we were able to extend 48 passes to deservingfamiliestoenjoythisprogram.Passesweredistributedthroughout the city via the Single Parent ResourceCentre,BigBrothersBigSistersandtheCridgeCentre.Photo:PeterReid.


uRBANITE Since it inception in 2006, the Urbanite program has grown exponentially. With three programs this year inspired by The Modern Eye, Collected Resonance, and Throw Down, this program brought in close to 1000 visitors, the majority of whom were introduced to the Gallery for the fi rst time. Providing a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, social atmosphere to engage with contemporary visual expression, the Gallery was proud to host DJ Champion Sound, MicroBongo Sound System, Curator’s Tours, interactive art-making, live visual shows with Limbic Media, theatrical interventions with Theatre SKAM, and more!

FamilySundayFamily Sunday programs offer hands-on art creation, performance and storytelling inspired by the Gallery exhibitions. Reaching approximately 900 children and their families, this popular program is supported by 20 dedicated volunteers throughout the year.


MicroBongoSoundSystematURBANITE.PhotobyLarryPfister.

Curator Nicole Stanbridge leads an exhibition tour of Throw Down during an URBANITE. Photo: Larry Pfi ster.

Celebrating Visual ArtsSpecialEventscontinuetobeamajorcomponentofmonthlyoperationsattheGallery,servingto:

• boostawarenessandbuildouraudiencein thecommunity;

• provideforumsforcreativeandintellectual exchange;

• offerimportantpartnershipopportunities withotherlocalartsorganizationsand businesses;

• bringinnewfunds.

Inalignmentwithourmandate,eventslendformalfestivitytoourongoingcelebrationofthe

special events


visualarts.Herearesomehighlightsofthispastyear:

TD Art Gallery Paint-InOur 24th annual event continued to grow as Victoria’s largest and most anticipated visual arts festival, featured 150 artists. In spite of the rain, visitors were out in droves as usual completely unhampered by the soggy conditions. Fortunately the weather cooporated through the core “business” portion of the day, offering a clear window for visitors to engage with local artists in their open air studios. When the rains returned in the evening that didn’t stop the revellers from dancing to the infectious rhythms churned out by KUMBIA in the Food & Beverage garden, a staple of the event. The Paint-In’s main focus remains public education about approaches to art-making and outreach to make art accessible during this annual open house. The Paint-In is supported by the generous patronage of TD and other community partners.

LivepaintingatthePaint-In.PhotobyLarryPfister

APERFECTPAIRING:ART&MUSICMusicisanaturalpairingtocomplimentourexhibitions,andassuchtheGallerypartneredwiththeUJAMsocietytogivelocalprofessionalmusiciansopportunitiestoplayduringthisyear’sJazzintheGalleryseries,aswellasextendingseveralopportunitiesforamateurmusicianstoplayatourmemberevents.AbovetheUJAMAllStarsgettoestappingatArtAttire.Photo:JenSteelePhotography

OpeningsOur seasonal openings were highly successful drawing crowds of both existing members and members of the public, which is ultimately our goal. Members enjoy exclusive “pre-show” talks which we call “In Conversation with the Curators” and offer an insiders take on the impetus behind current exhibitions and more in depth exploration of the themes or personalities behind a given show. Artist Talks always accompany LAB openings and provide an invaluable opportunity to connect with the rising stars of the Canadian art scene and gain greater understanding of contemporary arts practice.

Leadership Circle ReceptionsIn recognition of the generosity of our high level donors and major corporate sponsors, Leadership Circle events offer unique opportunities to this elite group of Gallery patrons. It should be noted that fundraising continues year round, and new members to this group are welcome at any time (not restricted to our Annual Appeal period). If you have questions about joining this group or making your gift to the Gallery, please contact us.

This winter our events were heavily themed around collecting, both to speak to the interests of this group and engage thematics introduced by our winter feature exhibition, Victoria Collects: A View into Private Art Collections from the Region. Some of the opportunities made available to our Leadership Circle this year included:

AtasteoftheOswegoLeaders were treated to the best offerings from our Hotel Partner, the Oswego Hotel, including treats from their ‘O’ Bistro and a priavte tour of some of the suites available at discount rates to our donors and Gallery Members.

AllthatGlittersHosted at Kilshaws Auctioneers, this event featured a special “Behind the scenes at the auction house” with Owner & Head Auctioneer, Allison Ross.

special events


Photo by Larry Pfister


VictoriaCollectsGalaOpeningVictoria Collects demonstrated our community’s taste & appetite for visual art. The evening celebrated the vision and passion of local collectors and important patrons of the arts. Leadership Circle Members were joined by members of local government, local arts & culture VIPs, and Keynote Speaker David Silcox of Sotheby’s Canada.

Gallery Associates FundraisersAlthough Gallery staff are heavily involved in supporting all events-based initiatives, volunteers are a critical component in the success of these special projects. The Gallery gratefully acknolwedges the generous support of the self-governing group of volunteers, the Associates of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, with special thanks to the Hon. Anne Russell for her leadership over the past year as President. The Associates contributed $40,000 to the Gallery in the 2011-2012 fiscal year, supporting Family Sundays, Gallery in the Schools, exhibitions including The Modern Eye, Victoria Collects and Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere. The Associates’ highly successful fundraising activities included:

ArtAttireThe audience delighted in wearable art created by local artists at the biennial event, Art Attire. This juried show organized by the Gallery Associates was a huge success and is scheduled to recur in the

Spring of 2013.

HouseTour2011This annual event continues to draw crowds, offering the opportunity to take a peek inside some our region’s most fabulous homes, amplified by stellar views, beautiful collections of art, local artists working on site, and floral interpreations by the Victoria Flower Arrangers Guild.

ArtToursIntrepid travellers visited the Hermitage this past year on a 10-day tour to St. Petersburg Russia. Other tours included a day-trip for Solstice on Saltspring, a 3-day trip to see Picasso at the Seattle Art Museum and a tour to Vancouver to take in the VAG’s The Colour of my Dreams exhibition, The Surrealist Revolution in Art.

PhotobyLarryPfister

Photo by Vince Klassen

Photo by Jen Steele Photography

Thank you.Individual Giving continues to be the backbone of support for the Gallery. Fabulous exhibitions and relevant programming are all made possible through the generosity of individuals within our community.

This year’s Annual Appeal set an ambitious goal: to beat the 2010 total by 20%. Thanks to your generous support we not only met but exceeded that goal.

Another important element of support is through our Leadership Circle donors ($1,000 and above) who, through their generous individual gifts, allowed the Gallery to continue its efforts to preserve and present the collection, and make art accessible to all. Following last year’s initiative to offer unique opportunities to engage with visual culture in acknowledgement of their gift, Leadership Circle members were invited to several special events this year (see Special Events). Moving away from traditional member events to more interactive and engaging events resulted in renewed interest and dedication to the Gallery. The effort put in to creating these special events has, on many occasions, been rewarded with increased Leadership Circle membership and donations.

We owe sincere and heartfelt thanks to our dedicated members, donors, and their families who have chosen to ensure the continued success and financial stability of the Art Gallery by including the Gallery in their Planned Giving, Bequest and Endowment plans. The lasting impact of bequests – both large and small – has helped advance the Art Gallery to where it is today. Many members, donors, and friends have found a charitable bequest to be the easiest and best way to make a gift to the Art Gallery. This past year the Gallery has been the beneficiary of gifts of cash, works of art, and real estate. Giving by these means provides tremendous satisfaction to know your gift will live on and support the Gallery’s mission to enliven and enrich the human spirit through the visual arts.

donor Recognition


VICTORIACOLLECTS:THESALISHWEAVECOLLECTION“OfallthecollectorsImetinVictoria,thiscoupleisthemostsingularlyfocusedand,possibly,thehardestworking.TheycollectnothingbutCoastSalishartbecausetheyreallybelieveinitandfeelfortoolongithasnotreceivedtherecognitionitshould.Whattheyhavedonewiththecollection,commissioning,lending,donating,andsupportingeducationalendeavoursisallowingContemporaryCoastSalishartistsandtheirartworktoberecognizedlocallyandaroundtheworld,”saysAGGVChiefCurator,MaryJoHughes.Above:Luke

Marsten,Salmon Headress|SalishWeaveCollection


dIReCToRs CIRCle - $10,000+David H. FlahertyAnn E. BellRobert & Margaret HucalAnne MayhewDr. Aileen McConnellKenneth MenziesDavid & Mary NortonJudith PattCarol Potter PeckhamMorgan PriceRhondda PriceGeorge Smyth & Christiane Leclerc Smyth

CuRAToRs CIRCle - $5,000+Dr. Perry & Annamaria BamjiCynthia FieldJohn & Penelope McCaigRod SampleRosita M. TovellPaul Warner

ColleCToRs CIRCle - $3,000+Dean & Shannon FreemanMaud KillamStefan & Magdelena OpalskiPeter & Shirley Reid

InVesToRs CIRCle - $2,000+Anonymous (1)Robin Bassett & Lisa CowanAnne & Edward BeattyRobert & Devi JawlDr. Atholl & Ruth Sutherland-BrownLydia Foy & Bernard LowDennis & Pamela Sutton

PResIdenTs CIRCle - $1,000Anonymous (3)Eric & Leonda Adler

Ian & Gloria Back Fund through the Victoria FoundationRobert & Jennifer BellJohn G. BoehmeSilvia BonetJocelyn BraithwaiteEric & Shirley CharmanBernice CherneyAlexandra N. CowieHugh H. DavidsonBob & Mary DavieDorothy & Reinout de WittLorrainne DixonBobbie & Don FarquharVirginia & Paul GareauAnn GibsonArthur & Jacqueline GoldmanJohn & Pam GrahamRobert & Donna JonesHerbert Martin & Patti-Anne KayDr. Derek & Patricia KiddHelen & Oliver LantzJoel & Tami LevinsonMay & Ron Lou-PoyD. Ross & Carol MacdonaldHugh & Patricia MacleanDale & Judy MurrayDr. John MustardDavid PollockAlice PooleHon. Anne & Dr. Donald RussellCarole SabistonCora E. ShawDr. Henry & Joan ShimizuJune E. SohuusSheila SouthworthAlan TompsonJon L. TupperNancy & Hon. Montague Tyrwhitt-DrakeJoan & John Walton

Paul Watson & Fiona HunterRene & Allison WeirRuth Wittenberg

GIFTs In honouR And In MeMoRYAnonymous in memory of Joan EdwardsPatricia E. Bovey in memory of Freeman TovellElizabeth Pattullo in memory of Joan and R. Yorke EdwardsAlison Phosy in memory of Carl NesbittDr. Glenn Sawyer in memory of Helen SawyerJoan Smith in memory of Joan EdwardsAlan Tompson in memory of Anne Tompson

Individual DonorsThe Art Gallery of Greater Victoria warmly thanks the following donors for their generous support during the past year. Their exceptional leadership and vision assists the Gallery in achieving its goal of building a better community through the visual arts.

LEAVINGALEGACyMajordonors,formerBoardMembers,volunteers,&friends,wewouldliketoacknowledgethegenerouscontributionsofthefollowingmembersoftheGalleryfamilywhosadlyarenolongerwithus:

R.yorke&JoanCaudiaEdwardsJ.LornEliotAlbertHennesseyT.FosterIsherwoodPhillipE.SandersHelenMarySawyerBarbaraLeslieStephenColinMcCulloughCarlNesbittAnneK.SwannellDr.AnathalieTaylorLeeWilliamWestPauletteWilkinsJaneHeffelfingerElizabethSteelNoëlRichardsonGraceMaynardPatriciaBoyleDoreenPughShirleyDawsonLindaSpanoRaymondVickery

VIsIonARIes CIRCle 2011/2012BequesTsEstate of Elizabeth Acton StewartEstate of Patricia GrandyEstate of John HerbertEstate of Thomas Russell McIntoshEstate of Helen SawyerEstate of Lewis Wilkinson HunterEstate of Doreen Windsor

PATRons - $500+Anonymous (2)Frederick & Lynda AndersonIsobel M. AssadAdrienne BettySylvia M. CampRobert & Marilyn CoulterMarie D. CroftonHorace & Shirley DawsonJohn & Renate DorkenHelen & John EdwardsGeorge & Jessie FalconerConstance C. GibsonNeville & Jill GibsonSusan & Robert GillDr. Barry GoughAndrea J. HenningJane & Dr. Harlow HollisD. Homer-DixonWendy HopkinsDeirdre Roberts-Huenemann & Ralph HuenemannDr. Erika KurthDirk & Paula MaaslandLinda & Bruce McFarlaneSuzanne L. MirLance MorrisGeorges MurrMark MurrDr. Jordan Paper & Li ZhuangMarilynn & Norman ReynoldsGrace & Gordon RogersJanyce RonsonLaura ScottJoan SouthJohn & Judith TolmieHarriet WaldieNicholas Wemyss & Paula Carey

suPPoRTeRs - $250+Anonymous (12)Sandra & David AndersonPatrick & Anne AndersonKenneth & Sylvia AustinSylvia Bews-WrightW. Robert BlackPaul Boughen & Mary ScobiePatricia E. BoveyDr. Lorie BradleyJoyce BrakeGary Braley & Susan BraleyDonald & Diane BrownMargaret & Harvey BuckmasterDiana ButlerBrian & Mikell CallahanMerrill & Murray CookLois & Tom CoyleMary Lou CrerarDorothy J. CrooksPamela DeanLinda & Michael DicksonLeland H. Donald &. Beth StevensonCommodore Jan & Janice DrentSarah E. EllisRobert & Janice FloridaGinny GloverDiana B. GreenArthur Halle & Caron BaileyAlan J. Hodgson ArchitectMary Jo HughesDr. Margaret HunterConstance IsherwoodBess JillingsLydia & Don KasianchukD. Elizabeth KennedyDr. Stuart & Ann KenningBeverley KingDiana & Ken LeungMargaret & Victor LottoBarb LucasM. Ann McCaigAnne McFarlaneDiane McLarenMarion McNeelyFrank MitchellDorothy NaylorTroy & Jennifer NeaveJane & Jeremy Palin


Col. Kenneth & Patricia PerryBarbara Joan PettenuzzoSunny & Chris PollardDavid PriceOliver Robinow & Gwen Thompson-RobinowJohn SargentDavid & Dorothy TorontowRobert & Avril TyrrellMargaret I. UbukataPatricia VickersJennifer R. Waelti-WaltersBetty MolnarDonovan & Maryla Waters

FRIends - $100+Anonymous (15)Anna I. AllenMalcolm & Moira AndersonMary E. AndrewsVal BabaLois BadenhorstTed BakerDaphne BaldwinD. & S. BarrettViolet BerringerKinga R. BiroP.M. BondDarralyn BonnorIrene BoothSydney D. BoydMichael Boyle & Richard OttewellSheila BradleyMichael BrennanDana & Janis BrinleyCharlene J. BrownSheila & Hugh CampbellMiriam & Dr. Henry CaplanStewart & Karen CarterPaula Chegwidden & Douglas TimneyRuth ChisholmValerie CochranJennifer D. CookSheridan CooperPatricia CroftonJudith & Donald DalyJames & Joanna DavidsonRuth & Peter DiamantElizabeth DirksMilus M. Douglas

donor Recognition

Graham & Jean DragushanFernand & Suzanne EllyinShirley EmbraTamsin EricksonRalph & Sonja EstelleJean E. FieldBarbara FieldsJohn Fitzgeorge-ParkerJanet L. FlanaganA. FordJoan FraserIris & David GlenLynne Margaret HancockAlan & Dianne HannaDr. Theodore R. HartzJoe & Linda HarveyGeorge HeffelfingerIan D. HillBela & Judith HirczyChristina HulskerDiana IngramFrances & Alexander JamesNancy L. KenyonHugh & Susan KruzelChristopher LawlessD’arcy & Lynn LawrenceFrank Lewis & Margaret ParkerHelen LindholmRobie & Kathlyn LiscombIan & Gladwyn LochheadE. Doreen LoosmoreMary M. MageeDr. Robert & Lynda MalpassRobert & Hilda MatsuoLois McNabbSandra MeigsNancy G. MorisonSharon MyersSara NeelySusan NewloveMarilyn NormanElizabeth PattulloPhyllis PeachCheryl & Jim PeacockFrances PlauntJanet RenoufDiane RicksonAudrey RillerDarwin & Sherri RobinsonLeonard & Dianne Roy


Christopher RussellDr. Glenn SawyerLeona SherlockRosemary ShortFrank & Cornelia SikkensFaith SlaneyEdda & Dale SmithJoan SmithAnne E. SnelgroveAnthony & Darlene SouthwellIan F. StewartJoan StringerEdith StuartHenry & Marian SummerfieldWalter ThomsonDree Thomson-Diamond & Randy DiamondStephen & Shelley TopferGwen & James TopferBrian & Barbara Travers-SmithElizabeth & Rimas TumasonisJoan TurnerBrian TurnerVictoria TurnerTerry J. WallerHerbert & Judith WeilJudith WelbournIan & Veronica WhittakerCaroline WolmuthShelley A. WuitchikMichael & Margaret WyethMarla & Hal YacowarAndrew H. YeomanBetty Anne YuillEgo Interiors

undeR $100Anonymous (14)Kati A. AkhavanAnne AlgardRichard & Judith AndersenMuriel AndrewsPatrick Archer & Pamela JacksonCynthia AylesGerry Baillargeon & Steven BasichDr. Jennifer Balfour & Dr. Harold HuntAlice BerryElizabeth R. BigelowJennie BiltekErika Boukamp Bosch & Roger E. Boe

Patricia BreenValerie BruceLise A. CarlsenRon W. ChartierEric & Nora ClarkeSylvia CottellMary CraneJudi DyelleJulie Elizabeth & Reva HutkinD. Gail FlowersAnna ForbesJoan & Arthur FossAlexandra D. GardnerGail GardnerWalt & Carolyn GoreskyDulce GouldDana Griffith & Phil ArgueSheila & John HackettPhyllis M. HalseyEllen & Arthur HansonKathy HarrisMichael Harrison & Mingzhu LiPrue HemelrijkBarbara & Myer HorowitzRob & Shirley HunterRoy & Jennifer HyndmanKathy IronmongerDr. Margaret W. KilshawGeorge KyleRosemary LapenskieJack & Jeanne LewisNiels LindRobert & Diana MacDonaldH. J. MackinnonPeter & Helen MalcolmAudrey McClellanJean M. McClureRenee McGillyPaddy McGowanJack B. McIlveenBruce McKean & Dale WhitesideSusan & Ian McLarenVeda & Charles MedhurstEzio & Lilliana MerlerGarry MierzuakDiana MorganCharles & Caroline MossGwyneth MurrayCheryl OsbornFern & Finlay Payne


Malcolm PearsonAlison PhosyJo-Ann PrestDavid & Kate PrestonBernice Ramsdin & Gordon SkrepnekBrenda Righetti & G.B. HendersonAfra RigolletLillian & John RonaldJack & Christina SchotelCeleste W. ShannteRobert Sterling & William McNeillAnne K. SwannellMary-ellen & Steven ThreadkellBarry TillGordon B. TillMargaret TorranceMyrtle TregunnaSusan BurnsJoanne Van der VeenNeil & Margaret WalkerJohn & Vanetia WalterBarbara WestDr. Robert Weyant & Dr. Marcia HanenDavid & Barbara YoungMichael & Jo-Ann Zelen

PeRMAnenT endowMenT FundsSara Spencer FundRichard & Constance Glover FundGwendolyn Scott FundColin D. Graham Pension FundMyfawny Spencer Pavelic FundGeorge & Lola Kidd FundsThe Three Holmess Sisters, Gladys, Doris & Marjorie FundHarold Mortimer-Lamb FundAudain Curator of First Nations Art Fund

donor Recognition

CELEBRATING OuR 50+ YEAR MEMBERSOurGalleryfamilymeansalottous.Herewe’dliketorecognizeourMemberscurrentlycelebratingover50yearsofmembershipwiththeGallery.HalfacenturyagoourlittleGallerylookedalotdifferent.Askoneofthesefolks,they’llbesuretohavestoriestotell:

MurielAndrewsMaryE.AndrewsSydneyD.BoydJeanChabassolMaryM.DennisBarbaraC.FieldsJanetL.FlanaganDouglasF.Homer-DixonDr.ErikaKurth

ElizabethD.PattulloEdwardJ.Halsall&JoAnnH.WoottenJoanSouthHon.Montague&NancyTyrwhitt-DrakeDonald&MaryHarrisBrian&BarbaraTravers-Smith

Dean Freeman addresses the congregation at the Gala Opening of Victoria Collects. Leadership Circle members, art collectors and invited VIPs enjoyed the exclusive preview of the exhibition and a keynote address by David Silcox of Sotheby’s Canada. Photo: Larry Pfister

AdjunctCuratorofDecorativeArts,PatriciaKiddandKilshawsOwner&Auctioneer,AllisonRoss


GoVeRnMenT PARTneRsBritish Columbia Arts CouncilCapital Regional DistrictCanada Council for the ArtsCity of VictoriaCanadian Heritage Museum Assistance ProgramThe Foundation for Arts Sustainability Victoria (ASV)Canadian Museums Association - Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations

BeneFACToRs ($50,000+)Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Foundation

leAdeRs ($25,000+)The Associates of the AGGVTD deVeloPeRs ($10,000+)Charlton L. Smith Foundation Christopher Foundation Island Blue Print Co.Kilshaw’s Auctioneers Ltd.Oswego Hotel Salish Weave Fund

Scotia McLeodTruffles CateringTrapeze CommunicationsVaughan Bevan Wealth Management TD Waterhouse

CReAToRs ($5,000+)Bewley & Coltman Financial ServicesBMO Financial Group Odlum Brown RBCThe Jawl Foundation

suPPoRTeRs (undeR $5,000)Ali Baba Pizza Ltd.Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Renaissance Fund through the Victoria FoundationAsian Arts Society of VictoriaDiCastri LidstoneDigital Direct Printing LtdLevel Ground TradingLighthouse Brewing Company Luz GalleryNational Geographic IMAX Old Victoria Water Co.Pearlman LindholmRamsey & Ramsey Flower MerchantsRogers’ Chocolates

Sea Cider Farm and CiderhouseScotia McLeod Wealth ManagementSilk Road Aromatherapy & Tea CompanySharp’s Audio VisualVictoria Spirits

MedIA PARTneRsCHEK NewsC-FAX 1070 / 107.3 KOOL FMCTVFOCUS MagazineHomes & Living MagazineIsland Parent MagazineMonday MagazinePreviewTimes Colonist

Corporate Partners

Local Business Loves Art Business partners are essential to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and their assistance through monetary and in-kind sponsorship allows Gallery operations, important exhibitions, and programs to be presented and completed successfully for the betterment of our community and reduces bottom-line costs for the organization. Especially rewarding is the support of the Gallery’s important youth, education and public programs which provide learning and appreciation for all ages and all people.

As a significant contributor to the cultural landscape in Greater Victoria for over 60 years, community leaders value the Gallery as an important resource for local citizens and visitors alike. The real value of the arts is to stimulate the positive, creative energy of our youth and to interpret and visualize the world through the eyes of our artists. By partnering with the Gallery as a sponsor, businesses are recognized as civic leaders who value the role the arts play in enhancing our quality of life.

Thank you to all Gallery partners!

operations at the Gallery

VolunteeringA massive gift of time and energy is given to the Gallery on a yearly basis by its team of volunteers. During the 2011-2012 year, volunteers donated more than 12,000 hours of their time to the Gallery. The average volunteer has been with us for 6 years, and some for over 30 years. There is not a single business area at the Gallery that has not benefited from their generosity.

Since the 1950’s volunteering at the AGGV has grown to include 13 programs and over 400 individuals in the following areas: Administrative, Board and Committee members, Docents, Gallery Shop, Curatorial & Collections, Events, Family Sunday, Gallery in the Schools, over 100 Gallery Associates, Art In Bloom, TD Art Gallery Paint-In and the Ikebana Groups.

The 2011 TD Art Gallery Paint-In marked the first year of rain for the usually sunny event. Out of over 200 Paint-In volunteers not a single volunteer opted out of the event. For over 60 years the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has had the good fortune of relying on the support of our numerous volunteer groups. Further to this, since 1953 the Docents and Gallery Associates (formerly the Volunteer Committee) have shown their tremendous support through weekly exhibition tours and annual fundraising events, respectively.

The AGGV would also like to acknowledge all of our volunteers who continue to be committed to the Gallery on a weekly basis working in the Gallery shop, creating beautiful Ikebana floral arrangements in the galleries, teaching in the schools, working in our library and clipping newspapers just to name a few. Many thanks to our volunteers commitment of their time and effort week after week.

Gallery Services In spite of attendance numbers being lower than the previous year, we were successful in meeting our membership budget goals. Throughout the year, focus has been on continuing to refine the way we communicate with our members. Membership options now include automatically renewing memberships, monthly donation & membership payments, and add-a-Grandchild to your card. Additionally we undertook a successful Groupon campaign, providing the opportunity to purchase a reduce rate membership to first time members. Almost 500 memberships were purchased through this social media-driven activity. The use of email as the primary means of communication is now requested by almost 70% of our members. The Gallery was particularly pleased to have the Royal BC Museum request that we continue with a reciprocal admission discount offered to members of both organizations. The Art Gallery of Alberta requested a separate and specific reciprocal relationship with our members.

The Access Pass, officially launched in the last quarter of the previous year, has developed as a very successful opportunity to engage a much wider audience. Shortly after it’s launch and then steadily throughout the year, it was under constant demand, resulting in the Gallery doubling the passes available to the 10 Greater Victoria Public Library branches. The later involvement of the Royal BC Museum spoke to the success of this community outreach. Other attempts to reach a non-traditional audience included offering family passes and special admission pricing for members of the Canadian Forces during the touring exhibition: A Brush with War.

The Gallery Shop reached its revenue goal by careful retail pricing and the generation of Gallery specific merchandise. This happened even with a larger member’s discount being claimed, indicating the generous extent tpo which our members support the Gallery through their purchases. The wide array of outstanding publications offered with Gallery exhibitions resulted in strong catalogue sales through the year. The Art Rental and Sales program continues to meet its revenue goal due to the success of a variety of individual artists’ shows, and both Summer and Christmas Small Works Show and Sales.



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Thankyoutostaffwhomovedontootheropportunitiesduringthe2011/2012year:JenniferGretchen,MarlainaBuch,DavidSeager,MikeElkink,ErinKenny,TaraNicholson,TimothyLambandPamDean.Thanks to all the Studio Art teachers, Adjunct Curator, Family Sunday and New Extreme teachers, grant students, and the many others who fulfi lled important short-term roles at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

StaffJon Tupper | Director Barb Lucas | Director of Finance & AdministrationJunko Preniqi | Accounting & Database Coordinator Gregg Wiltshire | Director of Advancement Mary-ellen Threadkell | Assistant Director of Advancement Jennifer Cook | Communications & Events Coordinator Mary Jo Hughes | Chief Curator Barry Till | Curator of Asian Art Nicole Stanbridge | Associate Curator, Contemporary Art Tania Muir | Educator, Public Programs Gillian Booth | Educator, Tours & Outreach Stephen Topfer | Manager, Collections & Exhibits Lori Graves | Registrar Chris Russell | Chief Preparator/Conservator Roger Huffman | Preparator Marie-Andree Furlong | IT AdministratorJanyce Ronson | Manager, Gallery Services Katie Hughes | Visitor Services Supervisor & Volunteer Coordinator Alix Nay | Visitor Services & Membership CoordinatorShelagh Fahey Schmidt | Retail Coordinator Mica Marsh | Art Rental & Sales ConsultantBruce Day | Manager, Buildings & Security Sean Powers | CustodianGreg Evans | Security Gordon Friesen | Security Sophie Schmidt | Gallery Representative Lauren Milne | Gallery Representative

HAPPY TRAILS TO MARY JO HUGHESThis Spring the Gallery has also had to say goodbye to its Chief Curator Mary Jo Hughes, many of whose crowning achievements as far as exhibitions and publications are concerned are lauded in this very report. Mary Jo is moving on to a new challenge with University of Victoria. The search continues for a new Chief Curator, as having strong leadership for our exhibitions program is central to our work here.

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CommitteesBoARd And eXeCuTIVeAnne BeattySilvia BonetBernice CherneyLorrainne Dixon | Past PresidentDean Freeman | PresidentJohn KirbyHelen LantzJoel Levinson | 2nd Vice PresidentGordon Lidstone | SecretaryJohn McCaigPeter MaddaughMichael MorrisTroy Neave | TreasurerAnne RussellRuth Wittenberg | 1st Vice President

FInAnCe CoMMITTeeTroy Neave | ChairDean FreemanJoel Levinson

AdVAnCeMenTAnne Beatty, Co-ChairJohn Kirby, Co-ChairBernice CherneyDean FreemanTroy Neave

woRks oF ART John McCaig, Co-ChairMichael Morris, Co-ChairLorrainne DixonDean FreemanJudith PattElizabeth Tumasonis

ConsTITuTIon And PolICYGordon Lidstone, ChairDean FreemanAnne Russell

FACIlITIesHelen Lantz, ChairSilvia BonetLorrainne DixonDean FreemanDonna JonesPeter MaddaughRuth Wittenberg

noMInATIonsJoel Levinson, ChairDean FreemanRuth WittenbergBobbie Farquhar

AGGV FoundATIonPeter Maddaugh, PresidentDale ArmstrongDean Freeman | SecretaryFiona HUnterBarb LucasTroy Neave | TreasurerGeorge Smyth | Vice PresidentJon Tupper

IN RECOGNITION

HAPPy32NDANNIVERSARyTOCHRISRUSSELL+HAPPyRETIREMENTChris might be one of our less recognized faces here at the Gallery – but down in the basement of the Gallery, hidden amongst the treasures of our collection is a critical member our staff. As the Gallery’s Chief Preparator & Conservator, Chris is responsible for immeasurable “behind-the-scenes” contributions to the care & preservation of the 18,000 pieces of art in our permanent collection, and the preparation of the 24+ exhibitions our visitors enjoy year-round. Flip back to the Collection section, page 15, for a more in depth look at conservation at the Gallery, which explores the immeasurable value of Chris’ talent and his important role here at the Gallery. Chris started his career with the Gallery on October 15, 1979 bringing with him conservation and restoration skills developed while working for the Department of Oriental Antiquities and the Research Laboratory of the British Museum, London England and subsequently the BC Provincial Museum here in Victoria. Alas, 2012 marks Chris’ 33rd year here but his last with the Gallery. We are fortunate to have had Chris’ quietly passionate and thoughtful presence on staff for so long, a remarkable accomplishment in today’s world. We wish Chris all the best in his well deserved retirement!

HAPPy30THANNIVERSARyTOBARRyTILLIn August we were thrilled to celebrate Barry Till’s 30th Anniversary at the Art Gallery. A little about Barry, since 1981 he has added nearly 6,000 Asian works of art to the Collection, authored 69 catalogues & books and 55 articles for learned journals, organized & installed nearly 200 exhibitions, and, toured 20 AGGV exhibitions provincially, nationally & internationally. We could go on, but many of you already know much of what there is to tell: that Barry is a treasure to the Gallery, as much or more so than any of the amazing pieces of art he has brought to the Gallery over the years.

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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Statement of Financial Position March 31, 2012 Operating Restricted Total Total Fund Funds 2012 2011 Assets (Note 17) Current Cash and cash equivalents $ 325,089 $ - $ 325,089 $ - Short-term investments 129,000 - 129,000 151,000 Receivables 59,479 3,500 62,979 70,699 Grant receivable - 7,500 7,500 - Inventory 65,199 - 65,199 59,070 Property held for resale (Note 3) 30,808 - 30,808 240,000 Prepaids 14,043 - 14,043 18,459 623,618 11,000 634,618 539,228 Investments (Note 4) 172,966 161,899 334,865 367,039 Capital assets (Note 5) - 2,664,229 2,664,229 2,715,457 Objects of art and library books (Note 6) - 1 1 1 $ 796,584 $ 2,837,129 $ 3,633,713 $ 3,621,725 Liabilities Current Bank indebtedness $ - $ - $ - $ 10,721 Payables and accruals 138,496 - 138,496 173,482 Deferred contributions (Note 7) 547,760 37,600 585,360 491,722 Interfund balances 57,719 (57,719) - - 743,975 (20,119) 723,856 675,925 Fund Balances Invested in capital assets - 2,237,141 2,237,141 2,305,007 Externally restricted - 620,107 620,107 606,118 Unrestricted 52,609 - 52,609 34,675 52,609 2,857,248 2,909,857 2,945,800 $ 796,584 $ 2,837,129 $ 3,633,713 $ 3,621,725


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