Territorial & Land Acknowledgement
Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded Territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples - the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations - whose relationships with the lands, waters, and skies have existed since time immemorial. We seek to uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories by respecting Indigenous Knowledges, the protocols shared with us, and by continuing to do things in the best way we possibly can that respects people, place, and all living beings.
We acknowledge and give thanks to the lands and waters for providing for us and we actively work towards reducing our impacts as individuals and as an organization. We acknowledge and give thanks to the fish, birds, insects, animals, plant and tree life for providing us with a beautifully diverse ecosystem that we understand is fragile. Conversations about privilege and protection of lands and waters has become common place at Open Space and we will continue to do this work.
On Now & Ongoing
Exhibition Aug 29 - Oct 3, 2026
Artists Peter Morin and Jimmie Kilpatrick are friends who share an abiding love for karaoke and present it through their ongoing artistic collaboration, Love Songs to End Colonization, a participatory karaoke project founded in kindness, joy, futurity, and engaging a collective voice through singing.
Learn More About Ongoing Programming
Urban Ecologies is a program that explores urban biodiversity through the interactions living beings have with one another within city ecosystems.
On now in the Fort St Window Gallery
An ongoing archival program on now in the Fort Street Window Gallery.
On now in the Foyer Gallery until Fall 2026
As part of Open Space's foyer programming, Elder Gerry Ambers was asked to reimagine her poetry into an installation. Letters From Star Child and Animal Break opened during the Contemplating Change exhibition.
CENTO
CENTO is a loose-leaf, interactive artist book that features artist editions including a functional fortune-teller, bookplates with performance prompts, gossipy booklets, shape-shifting forms, existential meditations, and curatorial musings.
On the Land
The On the Land mural project was a part of the Indigenous Emerging Artists Program and provided an opportunity for folks with an interest in mural painting to challenge themselves.
Upcoming
SAVE THE DATE!
Small Press Fest is back for our 2026 rendition. Mark your calendars for Sat, Sept 26 from 11am-4pm at the Victoria Public Library Central Branch (735 Broughton St)
Desi Karaoke is a Party for IBPOC folks, newcomers, immigrants, and anyone who finds joy, comfort, and connection in singing in the languages they speak, know, and grew up with.
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