Xchanges is an artist-run centre in Victoria, BC, supporting the arts as a non-commercial venue for emerging artists as well as mid-career artists who are making a significant change in their artistic direction; we also host affordable studio space.
Many of Victoria’s artists over the past 45 years have been involved with Xchanges. Some have had their first solo exhibition here; others have given classes, been active members, and had studios in one of the 4 locations which we have inhabited since 1967. Xchanges is currently home to a gallery exhibition space and studios rented to member artists, including the darkroom of Crossgrain Photographic Society. Our Life Drawing , Portrait, and Sculpture sessions in the main gallery are open to the public (see our website for schedules).
Over the years, Xchanges has hosted events such as poetry readings, concerts, jam sessions, filmmakers’ nights, film festivals, theatre performances, the Mayday Erotica festival, art workshops for both adults and children, and multicultural events. Our non-commercial gallery features work by local emerging and established artists.
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