Sep 23, 2022 | Positive Stories
The Sooke Literacy Project is an initiative to make books accessible to the public, in order to build community and help individuals in the region develop confidence in their literacy skills. They have now been providing free books to the community, in the form of...
Sep 5, 2022 | Arts & Culture, Positive Stories
Vancouver Island artist, Claire Crawford, successfully led the first mural for the 2022 Saanich Community Canvas Mural Project. This project aims to enhance neighbourhoods and public spaces through local art. You can find this mural at the entrance to Cedar Hill...
Mar 28, 2022 | Positive Stories
Crystal View Elementary student, Xyrena Medrano, submitted artwork inspired by her father’s role in the Canadian military. Her artwork placed third in B.C. Legion’s primary aged Remembrance Contest, this is the furthest that a Langford entry has ever gone...
Jan 12, 2022 | Arts & Culture, Virtual Culture
Sights of the Savanna is a free online workshop put on by the Bateman Foundation that takes a look at animals of the Savanna, as well as Robert Bateman’s artwork. A pencil and sketchbook are required for the workshop as participants will learn to sketch a Hyrax....
Jan 12, 2022 | Arts & Culture, Community Events/Workshops, Indigenous Resources
This event runs from January 12 – April 9, 2022 and explores historic and contemporary cultural tattooing from 5 different Indigenous artist perspectives. The exhibition takes place at the Legacy Art Gallery downtown and is free to everyone. More information can...
