Out There
Art Festival
September 1-3, 2023
Jackson Park (near Quadra & Tolmie), Lekwungen Territory
Poster by Ro Farmer Studio
2023 Festival Schedule
**New Location** -- Jackson Park (near Quadra and Tolmie)
All performances and activities are included with the purchase of a Festival Pass, available here.
Downloadable schedule (PDF).
Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 - Opening Night Celebration
6-9pm - Grapefruit Is Impossible & Hot Pot!
With a welcome by Brianna Bear, drumming by Gordy Bear, performances by renowned local emcee JBird McLaughlin, and music by Hot Pot and Grapefruit Is Impossible, you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind summer evening event!
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023All day:
- Aerial circus and flow arts performances and workshops
- Community art that you can help create, with artist Andrea Fritz
- Giant parade puppets KitKat and LollyPup
- Interactive art installations
Special Features:
10:00am - Workshop - Vocal Improv with Susannah Adams11:00am - Roaming Card Magic with Four Suits
12:30 - Workshop - Card Magic with Four Suits
12:45 - Ging Wu West Lion Dancers
2:00pm - Drag with Peaches 'n Screams
2:30pm - Workshop - Intro to Crochet
4:00pm - Giant Bubbles
4:15pm - Rachel Clown Collective
4:30pm - Improv with Medium Case Scenarios
6:00pm - Aerial Showcase
7:30pm - Drag Showcase hosted by PopTart
Live Musical Performances:
11:00am - Thunderfeet
11:30am - Jacob Laroque Wall
12:15pm - Opal Dar-le
1:00pm - Hoélune
1:35pm - Doug Fir
2:15pm - Dana Sipos
3:15pm - Pindian
3:30pm - Rob Fillo
5:00pm - Hush Hush Noise
6:30pm - Chilko in the Rosemary
8:00pm - Downtown Mischief
Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
All day
- Aerial circus and flow arts performances and workshops
- Community art that you can help create, with artist Andrea Fritz
- Giant parade puppets KitKat and LollyPup
- Interactive art installations
Special Features:
11:00am - Roller Skate Victoria
11:15am - Acro Yoga Demonstration
11:30am - Workshop - Acro Yoga with Blair and Paula
12:30pm - Acro Yoga Jam
1:30pm - Workshop - Visual Diary with Jacob Laroque Wall
3:00pm - Workshop - Hoop with Renn
4:00pm - Cadborosaurus
4:00pm - Live Painting by Alexander and Kerrilynn
4:00pm - Workshop - Juggling with Dano the Clown
5:00pm - Workshop - Poi with Kerrilynn
8:30pm - Glow Flow Show - watch experienced performers and show off your new skills!
11am-9:30pm Groovy Beats
Join us for an afternoon of art, tunes, and good times with some amazing local DJs, including:
11am - Shawnessy (Soundcloud)
Noon - MILFmaid (Soundcloud)
1pm - Loblova (Soundcloud)
2pm - Dodd (Soundcloud Dodd & Returning Saturn)
3pm - B2B Zonida & Okapi Sound (Soundcloud Zonida & Okapi Sound)
4:30pm - SliceOGinger (Soundcloud)
5:30pm - Dyce (Soundcloud)
6:30pm - Aurcah (Soundcloud)
7:30pm - Demos
8:30pm - Looting (Soundcloud)
Want to help out at the festival and meet new friends?
We're looking for volunteers!
Get Involved in the
2023 Out There Art Festival!
Bringing interactive and community art to Quadra Village Sept 1-3, 2023.
**New Location** -- Jackson Park (near Quadra and Tolmie)
Want to help out at the festival and meet new friends? We're looking for volunteers!
AllSupport a ProgramAccessibility and Site Information
Jackson Park (near Quadra and Tolmie)
Access:
You can access the park by turning east onto Tolmie from Quadra Street, or north onto Jackson from Finlayson Street.
- Jackson Street connects with the Graham and Vancouver street bike lanes, and Tolmie connects with the Galloping Goose. Bike parking will be available on site.
- Bus #8 serves Finlayson Street infrequently. Bus #6 has very frequent service on Quadra Street.
Washrooms: One standard and one accessible port-a-potty will be available on site.
Food and Water: Please note that there won't be any food vendors at the festival, so please bring food and a water bottle with you. Water bottle filling stations will be available.
Seating: Please bring a chair or blanket if you're not comfortable sitting on the grass, as only very limited seating will be available.
Terrain: The festival grounds are made up of flat grassy fields, with low hills in some areas. There are no stairs in the park.
Weather: Please dress for the weather, and remember to bring sunscreen and a hat or rain gear if necessary.
Info Booths: There will be one info booth located near the playground with harm reduction supplies available. Here is a downloadable PDF version of the schedule that's easy to print at home or at your local library.
About the Artists
Dano the Clown!
Watch for balloon animal creator and smile-maker extraordinaire Dano the Clown out and about during the festival.
KitKat and LollyPup
Gentle giant parade puppets KitKat and LollyPup will be on hand periodically throuhgout the festival to meet and greet you.
Andrea Fritz
A Coast Salish artist and author from the Lyackson First Nation of the Hul’qumi’num speaking Peoples on the West Coast of Canada, Andrea strives to express her People’s history and all our futures using her art. She focuses on animals and scenes of the West Coast of Canada and our intricate relationships with them
Also joining us this year...
Watch this space for more exciting announcements about the fabulous performers who will be joining us at the festival this year!
Out There Art Festival Alumni
Here are a few of the wonderful performers from the 2022 Out There Art Festival!
2022 Out There Art Festival Sponsors
CRD Arts Commission
The City of Victoria
The Government of Canada
Non-Profit Community Partners
Re-live the 2022 Out There Art Festival
2022 Out There Art Festival
Check out all of the amazing performances, activities, and murals that were part of the 2022 Out There Art Festival (Sept 2 - Sept 5, 2022) in Quadra Village.
Re-live the 2021 Out There Art Festival
2021 Out There Art Festival
Check out all of the amazing performances, activities, and murals that were part of the 2021 Out There Art Festival (Aug 28 - Sept 7, 2021) in Quadra Village.
A makerspace for artists, in the heart of Quadra Village.
Open by appointment - book online!
The Community Art Hub is located around the back of the Quadra Village Community Centre at 901 Kings Road (enter from Dowler Street).
Donations of art-making equipment and supplies are gratefully accepted. Please see our wish list for inspiration.
Get Involved in the
2023 Out There Art Festival!
Bringing interactive and community art to Quadra Village Sept 1-3, 2023.
**New Location** -- Jackson Park (near Quadra and Tolmie)
2022 Special Events
Opening Night Celebration featuring 2022 JUNO nominees The Fugitives!
Friday, September 2nd, 6 - 9pm
Join us in Quadra Village to kick off the third annual Out There Art Festival with spoken word, music, storytelling and song, against the backdrop of a Garry Oak meadow and the setting sun.
We're bringing fabulous musical storytellers, longtime East Van favourites, and 2022 JUNO nominees The Fugitives from Vancouver for this very special event! With a welcome and original poetry by renowned local spoken word artist Marie Metaphor and local favourite Sofia Sol, you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind summer evening event!
Community Lantern Parade
Saturday, Sept. 3rd starting at 6:30pm
Come by the Community Art Hub on August 27th, or our lantern making station at the festival hosted by SUPPLY Victoria on Saturday from 4:30-6:30pm to make your very own lantern, and meet at 6:30 to the to join the parade!
Acro Yoga Workshop & Jam
Saturday, Sept. 3rd from 2-4pm
A 1-hour acro yoga class guided by certified AcroLove instructors: Alicia Sheff & Ryan Taylor. This introductory lesson will focus on the basics of basing and flying, with a strong emphasis on spotting and safety. The goal of this class is to build the underlying skills that support a healthy acro practice, like communication, consent, trust and ninja-like reflexes.
The class will be followed by a 1-hour Acro Jam where everyone can practice what they learned in the class, and learn some new skills from the community.
ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!
Beginners are highly encouraged to attend this event!
For intermediate students, we'll have options to take it to the next level.Groovy Beats Among the Trees
Sunday, September 4th, 11am - 9pm
Join us among the trees in Quadra Village for an afternoon of art, tunes, and good times with these amazing DJs.
11am - Benny the Jet https://bennythejett.bandcamp.com/
Noon - Moosetraks https://soundcloud.com/moose_traks
1pm - TRiiKSTR https://SoundCloud.com/triikstr
2pm - aenniae https://on.soundcloud.com/ZQeJVQM1gd7E89zK8
3pm - Phi-Rex https://on.soundcloud.com/Bjc4giptxBeaw7bYA
4pm - Blackout https://soundcloud.com/deejay-blackout
5pm - GasoLina https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/zuTqW
6pm - RVH https://www.mixcloud.com/rvh_sounds/
7pm - SunDog https://on.soundcloud.com/HrTnT6vNRJvbiZdJ7
8pm - Anchor Hill https://soundcloud.com/anchor-hillSpoken Word Showcase - A curated showcase of emerging spoken word poets.
Sunday, Sept. 4th at 1:30 and 3:30pm
Words! Sounds! Thoughts! Feelings!
This diverse group of Victoria poets will carefully guide your heart and head on a journey through original spoken word.
Come prepared to snap, clap and FEEL things.
Flow Arts Workshops
Every Day at 11:30am (and Monday at 1pm, too!)
Juggling, poi, staff and hoop workshops for all skill levels, including beginners will be on offer at this year's Out There Art Festival!
- Saturday @ 11:30am - Learn to Spin Staff with Jon
- Sunday @ 11:30am - Learn to Hoop with Renn
- Monday @ 11:30am - Learn to Spin Poi with Ellery
- Monday @ 1pm - Learn to Juggle with Dano
2022 Festival Schedule
⧫⧫ NEW LOCATION ⧫⧫
⧫⧫ SJ Willis Field at Hillside & Blanshard ⧫⧫All performances and activities are included with the purchase of a
Festival Pass, available here.Downloadable schedule (PDF).
Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 - Opening Night Celebration
6-9pm The Fugitives & Sofia Sol
We're bringing fabulous musical storytellers, longtime East Van favourites, and 2022 JUNO nominees The Fugitives from Vancouver for this very special event!
With a welcome by Brianna Bear, drumming by Gordy Bear, spoken word by our emcee for the evening, renowned local spoken word artist Marie Metaphor and music by Sofia Sol, you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind summer evening event!
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022- Special Features:
- 1-3pm Island Circus Space
- 6:30pm Lantern Parade
- Musical Performances:
- 11:00am Big Tree Band
- Noon Zonnis
- 12:30pm Pearl McClelland
- 1-3pm Island Circus Space
- 3:30pm Rebecca Lynn Wells
- 4:00pm Iminah Kani
- 5:00pm Zuber
- 5:30pm Richard Garvey
- Activities:
- 10:00am Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris
- 10:30am The Art Lark
- 11:00am Parade puppet Babadook will be out and about
- 11:30am Flow Arts Workshop - Learn to spin staff with Jon
- 1-3pm Interact with Parade Puppets Lolly Pup & KitKat
- Noon-1pm Drum Making Demonstration with Gordy Bear
- 2-4pm Acro Yoga Workshop & Jam
- 4:00pm Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris
- 3-5pm Community Mural Painting with Andrea Fritz
- 4:30pm Lantern Making with Supply Victoria
- 6:00pm Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris
- 6:30pm Lantern parade
Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022Special Features:
1:30 & 3:30pm - Spoken Word Showcase - Words! Sounds! Thoughts! Feelings! A curated showcase of emerging spoken word poets.
- Activities:
- 10:00am Jennifer Ferris
- 10:30am Family Yoga with Nikki from Wild Roots Dance & Yoga
- 11:30am Flow Arts Workshop - Learn to hoop with Renn
- 11am-1pm Community Mural Painting with Andrea Fritz
- 1:00pm The Art Lark
- 1:30pm Meet the Author - Rumpa and the Snufflewort
- 2:00pm Improv with Dave Morris from Paper Street Theatre
- 2-4pm Dano the Clown
- 3:00pm Improv with Dave Morris from Paper Street Theatre
- 3:30pm Meet the Author - Rumpa and the Snufflewort
- 4:00pm Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris
- 4:30pm Contact Improv workshop
11am-9pm Groovy Beats Among the Trees
Join us among the trees in Quadra Village for an afternoon of art, tunes, and good times with some amazing local DJs.
- 11am - Benny the Jet https://bennythejett.bandcamp.com/
- Noon - Moosetraks https://soundcloud.com/moose_traks
- 1pm - TRiiKSTR https://SoundCloud.com/triikstr
- 2pm - aenniae https://on.soundcloud.com/ZQeJVQM1gd7E89zK8
- 3pm - Phi-Rex https://on.soundcloud.com/Bjc4giptxBeaw7bYA
- 4pm - Blackout https://soundcloud.com/deejay-blackout
- 5pm - GasoLina https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/zuTqW
- 6pm - RVH https://www.mixcloud.com/rvh_sounds/
- 7pm - SunDog https://on.soundcloud.com/HrTnT6vNRJvbiZdJ7
- 8pm - Anchor Hill https://soundcloud.com/anchor-hill
Labour Day - Monday, Sept. 5, 2022Special Features:
11:30 & 12:35pm - Roller Skate Victoria
1:35 & 3:05pm - Victoria Academy of Ballet
- Performances:
- 11:30am Roller Skate Victoria
- 12:30pm Puppetry with comedienne Kirsten Van Ritzen
- 12:35pm Roller Skate Victoria
- 1:30pm Puppetry with comedienne Kirsten Van Ritzen
- 1:35pm Victoria Academy of Ballet
- 2:00pm Music by Fox Effect
- 3:00pm Puppetry with comedienne Kirsten Van Ritzen
- 3:05pm Victoria Academy of Ballet
- 3:30pm Performance by Cleo Madelaine
- 4:00pm Music by Ga Grant
- 4:30pm Music by Claire Coupland
- 5:00pm Music by Glenn J MacDonald
- Activities:
- 11:00am Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris
- 11am-2pm Community Mural Painting with Andrea Fritz
- 11:30am Flow Arts Workshop - Learn to spin poi with Ellery
- Noon Join the Hootenanny
- 1:00pm Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris
- 1:00pm Flow Arts Workshop - Learn to juggle with Dano
- 2-4pm Dano the Clown
- 3-4pm Giant Parade Puppets KitKat and LollyPup
- 4:00pm Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris
Art Installations
Bounce with Me
Artist: Mike Golder
Five full sized painted trampolines will be set up around the green space. With their fun and imaginative designs the trampolines provide a perfect photo opportunity.
Up Style Stacks
Artist: Shelley Ann Fox
"New Reflections" is an exhibition of Shelley’s new collection of designer stacks, totems or cairns, or bird baths. She calls them Up Style Stacks, a remixing of old-style, once popular household dishes, vases, art glass and more. With an artful eye she stacks them into very interesting and pleasing combinations. Are these creations greater than the sum of their parts? Come take a look and decide for yourself!
Conversations
Artist: Vincent Gornall at Studio Fantastic
Inspired by SoulPancake Street Team's "Take a Seat, Make a Friend", this conversation pit is a pack-and-play filled with colourful balloons, each featuring a conversation prompt. Two participants at a time are encouraged to enter the ball pit and have meaningful conversations that build community through play.
Wearable Art Challenge
Coordinator: Dave Dreidger
Show your favourite 'wearable art' items, to identify and acknowledge the local artisans (it could be you), and in the process have a chance to make connections with people with similar interests.
On display at five Quadra Village venues: DesignX, Terrific Hair Salon, Caribbean Village Cafe, The Smoke Shop and Cafe Fantastico / Sparkle Brite Launderette.Labels
Artist: Julia Nunez-Eguiguren
Labels is a collection of AI generated faces. Since it’s AI generated it often combines different art styles and features in a refreshing and sometimes unsettling way. Through this collection I explore how the visual cues of a face can give us information about a person such as their occupation, age and even temperament. In my installation I invite people to write any impressions they get.
Meet the Artist
Artist: Charlotte Friend
Emerging artist Charlotte Friend, who began painting at the beginning of the pandemic, will share her works featuring tall trees, owls, and the various colour and light combinations that nature magically puts together to provide the world’s backdrop.
Human Machine
Artist: Ann K Chou
The tinkering of medical technology and art based on the possibility of humans being manufactured by machine. The test tube of the desired gene is on a conveyor belt, and the machine picks the right selection. The work is acrylic-based fabric paint on a 2 feet by 6 feet banner.
The Pocket Project
Artist: Jenn Neilson
This interactive installation made of reclaimed denim invites participants to ask themselves what they would like to find in a pocket.
Summertime
Artist: Ann K Chou
Grapevine sculpture-in the form of a bird and a frog.
Necronomicon
Artist: Elliott Dusome
Includes prints and paintings on wood, as well as live arts.
The Limerick Wall
By Alter Arts Society
Read limericks contributed by other participants. Find inspiration to write and contribute your own limericks!
Love to the Ukraine
Artist: Jocelyn Lefay Townsend
Love to the Ukraine is a community weaving project to welcome Ukrainian refugees to Victoria. The tapestry is simple and accessible so community members of all ages can weave a small section to contribute to the piece. The completed piece will have a blue heart woven into a yellow background—the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
Community Grown
Artist: Andrea Fritz
Guided by Andrea Fritz this community based mural will use your ideas, plus a general outline to create a beautiful piece of art. Grab a paint brush and join in!
Atmospheres
Artist: Bianca Thomson
Full of iridescent light, this cozy fractaled house with cascading crystal panels is perfect for any environment!
- Interactive MapFrom 10am - 6pm on September 4th and 5th, you can pick up a printed copy of the map at our Community Art Hub,around back of the Quadra Village Community Centre (901 Kings Road, entrance on Dowler Street).
Downloadable List of Temporary and Existing Art Installations (Google Doc)
Printable Out There Art Festival Map (PDF) Share your art with the world (and get paid)!
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