THE FOURTH ANNUAL WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO VICTORIA IN 2024
For the first time, VMF is hosting the Winter Arts Festival in two cities! We are thrilled to announce that Winter Arts Festival is expanding to Victoria, thanks to the City of Victoria. VMF is honoured to debut the Winter Arts Festival on the unceded territories of the lək̓wəŋən (Lekwungen) speaking Songhees and xʷsepsəm (Esquimalt) Nations.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Victoria: February 16 - 19, 2024
Vancouver: February 22 - 27, 2024
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
VICTORIA
Art Walk | Feb. 16 - 19 (FREE // All Ages)
Throughout the Family Day long weekend, you can explore downtown Victoria’s historic downtown core by going on the Art Walk to discover new and existing art installations, alongside a series of pop-up events at select locations.
VMF After Dark Victoria | Feb. 17 (Ticketed // 19+)
Of course there's a dance party, and you're invited! Get your discounted Presale Tickets for VMF After Dark Victoria, which takes place on Saturday, February 17 from 9:30 pm until late. Discount ends once we announce the full program and location--so get those tickets now!
VANCOUVER
Blanketing the City: Lighting the Way | Feb. 23 - 27 (FREE // All Ages)
Blanketing the City: Lighting the Way, the on-going public art series will once again illuminate the Vancouver night sky. Created by acclaimed xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) weaver and designer Debra Sparrow, and co-produced in collaboration with VMF, Blanketing the City: Lighting The Way uses building facade lighting to create Coast Salish blanket weaving patterns on major Vancouver landmarks including TELUS Garden, BC Place, Canada Place, Science World and more.
Winter Arts Festival is a celebration of light, art, and storytelling featuring sculpture, projection mapping, augmented reality (AR), laser art, performance, and more.
Free to attend, except for select 19+ events, the festival will create a rhythm of indoor and outdoor experiences that inspire a sense of rediscovery of familiar streets and city spaces, providing a series of warm spaces to gather and connect around art and creativity. See you there?
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