A Whale’s Tale at the Maritime Museum of BC is the incredible story of British Columbia’s changing relationship with the Giants of the Deep.

For thousands of years, humans along British Columbia’s coast have co-existed with one of the world’s most majestic and powerful ocean creatures: the whale. Today, these amazing creatures are one of the most revered marine mammals along our coast. We study their behavior, their acoustics and ways of communicating; we try to capture their majesty through photography, art, and writings; we track resident pods and identify individuals; and we aim to protect their environment. However, this has not always been the case.

How have our interactions with whales changed throughout history? Why do we now choose to shoot whales with cameras rather than harpoons? Discover A Whale’s Tale, a featured exhibit at the Maritime Museum of BC that explores our ongoing fascination with the many different species of whales along our coast, our changing public attitudes and perceptions, the history of the whaling industry, and the ongoing challenges facing our coastal whale populations today.

Event Dates: March 24th, 2018 to August 30th, 2018

Event Location: Maritime Museum of BC, 634 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A4

Website: https://mmbc.bc.ca/events/featured-exhibit-a-whales-tale-2/2018-07-11/

The Museum of Vancouver (MOV), in partnership with Haida Gwaii Museum, presents a visual feast of innovation and tradition with new exhibition, Haida Now, on display until June, 2019.

Guest-curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in collaboration with Viviane Gosselin, Co-curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV, this exhibition features an unparalleled collection of Haida art boasting more than 450 works created as early as 1890.

Local Haida Artists will share their insights and knowledge about the art pieces, providing visitors with the opportunity to experience a powerful way to engage with the worldview and sensibility of the Haida people while gaining greater appreciation for the role museums can play in the reconciliation movement.

Event Dates: March 16, 2018 to June 15, 2019

Website: http://museumofvancouver.ca/haida-now/

Experience 25 days of exceptionally-made goods. Crafted Vancouver showcases a thoughtful selection of some of the best in local, national and international craft. Through a wide array of self-guided events: demonstrations, exhibitions, film festival, craft talk series, craft bus tour, studio tours and dining and tasting events, we celebrate unique pieces in smaller quantities with greater meaning.

Come discover fine craft throughout our city. Get inspired as you become part of the process. Collect thoughts and beautiful things. Visit our website for more details.

Event Dates: May 4, 2018 to May 28, 2018

Event Location: Various Venues in Vancouver, British Columbia

Phone: 604-644-4806

Website: http://www.craftedvancouver.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftedVancvr/

Advanced NatureSketch classes introduce students to more formal art training, expanding their skills in sighting, shading, texture, etc. In this program we will be working both from nature as well as from reference photos to push students learning to a higher level.

The cost of the program includes 5 weeks of instructional outings guided by a naturalist, sketching instruction, a special NatureSketch Club book, and all sketching materials. The program also includes a final exhibition on week 6 where the students’ sketches will be framed and hung on display at a local venue.

Appropriate for ages 8+ for students who have been through our Junior NatureSketch Program and want to push themselves a little further and ages 13-18 for those who have not been through the program. 6-week program, 2 hrs per week.

Event Date & Time: Saturdays from May 5th to June 9th, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Event cost: Cost: $117.00

Event Website: http://www.naturesketch.org

To Register go to: http://www.naturesketch.org/naturesketch-club/

Event Location: The Robert Bateman Centre, 470 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC.

Learn to Sketch with Robert Bateman Sketch Artists. NatureSketch Club is a program of The Robert Bateman Centre. Experience the joy of sketching in nature and be inspired by unique ecosystems.

The Al Frescoes 2018 Spring Exhibition is an annual exhibition of fresh work from the Al Frescoes Plein Air Painters of Victoria, BC.

The Al Frescoes are the largest group of Plein Art artists operating on Vancouver Island — maybe in Western Canada. Plein Air painting means that they paint their art on site in the open air. The group goes outside on Friday mornings to the many beautiful places of the Capital Regional District to paint their art. Come to the show to see what a beautiful place you live in.

Event Dates: May 16th to May 27th, 2018

Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11am – 5pm

Meet-the-Artists Reception: Saturday, May 19, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Website: http://www.coastcollective.ca/events/al-fresco/

Event Location: Coast Collective Gallery & Art Centre, #103 – 318 Wale Road, Colwood, BC V9B 0J8

Phone: (250) 391-5522