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    Alter Arts Society

    • Art Hub
    • Festival
    • Murals
    • About Us
    • …  
      • Art Hub
      • Festival
      • Murals
      • About Us
  •  
  • Visit the Art Hub
    • Art Hub
    • Festival
    • Murals
    • About Us
      • Out There Art Festival

        Bringing interactive and community art to 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.

      • Get Involved in the

        2022 Out There Art Festival!

         Coming to Quadra Village September 2-5, 2022

        Share your art with the world (and get paid)!

        Host art where you live or work.

        Volunteer

      • Featured Pop-up Performers

        Here are a few of the wonderful performers who were featured at the 2021 Out There Art Festival.

        Bubble Dave

        Bubble Dave

        Sideshow Carnies

        Sideshow Carnies

        Kit Kat the Parade Puppet

        Kit Kat the Parade Puppet

        Spoken Word by James Summer

        Spoken Word by James Summer

        "Caddy" the Cadborosaurus

        "Caddy" the Cadborosaurus

        Annab's Bookstore

        Annab's Bookstore

        Roller Skate Victoria

        Roller Skate Victoria

        Storyteller Jennifer Ferris

        Storyteller Jennifer Ferris

        Victoria Academy of Ballet

        Victoria Academy of Ballet

        Fern Burn Club

        Fern Burn Club

        The Frolickers

        The Frolickers

        Dano the Clown!

        Dano the Clown!

        Theatre Skam

        Theatre Skam

      • 2021 Pop-up Performance Schedule

        Printable Pop-up Performance Schedule (PDF)

        Health and Safety Notice

        Please remember to maintain a distance of at least 2m from all other parties when attending pop-up performances. If it’s feeling too crowded for your comfort please go check out some art, or attend another performance instead. There's lots to see and do!

        Saturday, August 28th

         

        Live Painting - Join local artist Kleque Method at Part and Parcel (2656 Quadra St) at 1pm to watch her transform a simple wood panel between local favourite Part and Parcel (2656 Quadra Street) and the Terific Hair Salon into a lively design with personality that depicts movement, includes fun elements, and perhaps even some silliness.

         

        The Art Lark - A funny and engaging mini art lesson and activity for kids, will be hosted by the delightful Art Lark at Wark Street Park, starting at 1pm.
         
        Musical Performances - Victoria Afrofusion Artist Nirvanhai O’Raahikojo will be performing at 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm behind the Capital Bike offices at Hillside Avenue and Fifth Street. Also performing will be Wych, a singer/songwriter with a variety of instruments.

         

        Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 3:30 or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.
         
        Theatre SKAM - Sit on the field closest to Quadra and Kings at 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) to catch a performance at 3:30, 4:00, or 4:30pm.

        Sunday, August 29th

         

        Music Under the Tower - Fabulous local musicians will be performing live at the Stage under the Tower at Summit Park Stage.

        • 1pm - Nick Mintenkno
        • 2pm - Blake Candy & Aron Bird
        • 3pm - The Frolickers

        Meet the 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 from 9:45am to 1pm at 1160 Vista Heights.

         

        Spoken Word with Youth Poet Laureate James Summer & Friends - A special performance from local youth poets behind the Razzle Dazzle building at Wark Street Park, starting at 1:30pm.

         

        Love in Apocalyptic Times (mature themes) - Join poet honeysucklemarie and sound artists Dirac and emmmceeedeee from 2-4pm at 2840 Graham Street (between Vista Heights and Topaz) for a poetry and sound art collaboration featuring shadow work, psychology and intra/interpersonal relating with sounds, beats and music. The piece engages with the struggles and triumphs of relating in difficult and uncertain times, where our understanding of family, partnerships, friendship and community can shift and morph by challenging and sitting with what it is to love ourselves and each other in ways that are healthy, grounded and enduring.

         

        Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Acclaimed Victoria storyteller Jennifer Ferris will be back at 3:30 and 7pm for a half hour of storytelling at 1130 Vista Heights. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

        Saturday, September 4th

         

        Community Art Hub Open House - Stop by Alter Arts Society's new Community Art Hub at the Quadra Village Community Centre (around back, access from Dowler) from 10am - 6pm to check out this fabulous new makerspace for artists, offering workshops and drop-in childminding. Donations of art-making equipment and supplies are welcome.

         

        Meet the 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 from 9:45am to 1pm at 1160 Vista Heights.

         

        Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 10am, 3:30pm or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

         

        Wark Street Park / 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary)

         

        The Art Lark - A funny and engaging mini art lesson and activity for kids, will be hosted by the delightful Art Lark at Wark Street Park, starting at 11am.

         

        Days with Frog and Toad - A Children's Puppet Show at Wark Street Park little theatre at 1pm and 1:30pm, proudly presented by Annab's Bookstore.
         
        "Caddy" the Cadborosaurus and Babadook - Watch for these fabulous local parade puppets roaming around the neighbourhood from 1-4pm.

         

        Theatre SKAM - Sit on the field at 950 Kings Road to catch a family-friendly performance at 3:30, 4:00, or 4:30pm.

         

        Behind Capital Bike (1034 Hillside), across from the Fifth Street Bar and Grill

         

        Eyes of a 7 Year Old - Noon - 4pm in the space behind Capital Bike located at 1034 Hillside Avenue, across from the 5th Street Bar & Grill.

         

        Bike Decorating Station and Bike Parade - Stop by Capital Bike between noon and 3:30pm at Capital Bike located at 1034 Hillside Avenue, across from the 5th Street Bar & Grill. Bike parade departs at 3pm.

         

        Dano the Clown - Watch for balloon animal creator and smile-maker extraordinaire Dano the Clown out and about in Quadra Village from noon-3pm.

         

        Field behind the Razzle Dazzle building (2549 Quadra Street)

         

        The Food Kart - The Quadra Village Community Centre’s Food Skills for Youth Program is proud to bring beef and veggie hot dogs with all the fixings to the field behind the Razzle Dazzle building (2549 Quadra)! The King which comes with caramelized onions, cheese and bacon bits is always a crowd-pleaser! All proceeds support the Food Skills for Youth Program.

         

        Bubble Dave - Dave the Bubble Guy will be creating soapy sculptures in real time from 4pm on at the field behind the Razzle Dazzle building at 2549 Quadra Street.

         

        Groovy Beats in the Sun - In partnership with Footworks Entertainment, a series of DJs will bring you beats in a variety of genres from House to Liquid Drum & Bass to deep melodic dubstep for your listening pleasure from noon to 9pm out back of the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra St. More info and DJ bios at https://www.facebook.com/events/254478933166219

         

        Set Times:

        • Noon - Tedder - https://soundcloud.com/djtedder
        • 1pm - RVH - https://soundcloud.com/rvh_sounds
        • 2pm - Lucy Ford - https://soundcloud.com/djlucyford
        • 3pm - Daniel James - https://www.mixcloud.com/danieljames-rhythmicdevices/
        • 4pm - RyGuy - https://www.mixcloud.com/ry-guy/
        • 5pm - Akela - https://soundcloud.com/akelabassmusic
        • 6pm - .Lacey - https://soundcloud.com/michaelblacey
        • 7:30pm - Applecat - http://www.soundcloud.com/applecatmusic
        Dano the Clown - Returning to wow audiences once again, watch for balloon animal creator and smile-maker extraordinaire Dano the Clown out back of the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra St at 7pm.
         
        KitKat - Gentle giant parade puppet KitKat will be on hand to meet and greet you behind the Razzle Dazzle building from 4-8pm on Saturday.

         

        Glow Flow Arts Performance - Meet us behind the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra Street at 8:30pm for a dazzling performance by a group of local flow artists from the Fern Burn Club spinning, hooping, and dancing with their most fabulous glowy toys for your enjoyment.

         

        Sunday, September 5th

         

        Community Art Hub Open House - Stop by Alter Arts Society's new Community Art Hub at the Quadra Village Community Centre (around back, access from Dowler Street) from 10am - 6pm to check out this fabulous new makerspace for artists, offering workshops and drop-in childminding. Donations of art-making equipment and supplies are welcome.

         

        Meet the 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 from 9:45am to 1pm at 1160 Vista Heights.

         

        Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 10am, 3:30pm or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

         

        Days with Frog and Toad - Annab's Bookstore proudly presents this delightful children's puppet show at the Wark Street Park little theatre at 1pm and 1:30pm.
         

        Spoken Word with Youth Poet Laureate James Summer & Friends - A special performance from local youth poets on the lawn outside 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 1pm.

         

        JOSEPHINE! - A 20 minute musical performance recurring periodically between 10am and 1:30pm at 1155 Vista Heights.

          Roller Skate Victoria will be ripping it up in the parking lot of 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 1pm and 1:40pm.
           

          Musical Performances - Swing by 1128 Topaz (at Prior) to check out a temporary art installation, and enjoy performances by local musicians.

          • 2pm - Matt Stern & Jessica Pickersgill
          • 3pm - Harvey Moon

          Love in Apocalyptic Times (mature themes) - Join poet honeysucklemarie and sound artists Dirac and emmmceeedeee from 2-4pm at 2840 Graham Street (between Vista Heights and Topaz) for a poetry and sound art collaboration featuring shadow work, psychology and intra/interpersonal relating with sounds, beats and music. The piece engages with the struggles and triumphs of relating in difficult and uncertain times, where our understanding of family, partnerships, friendship and community can shift and morph by challenging and sitting with what it is to love ourselves and each other in ways that are healthy, grounded and enduring.

          Monday, September 6th

           

          Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 10am, 3:30pm or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

           

          Dancing Out There - An improvisational dance duet showing how two people relate in the moment through physical expression will take to the stage in the parking lot at 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 12:30, 1:20 and 2pm.

           

          Roller Skate Victoria will be ripping it up in the parking lot of 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 1pm and 1:40pm.

           

          Dano the Clown - Watch for balloon animal creator and smile-maker extraordinaire Dano the Clown roaming around near 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) from 12:30-2:30pm.

           

          Victoria Academy of Ballet - Bring a blanket or a chair and take a seat on the field behind the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra Street to be treated to an upbeat contemporary dance piece called Sway. Choreographed by Victoria’s own Alysa Pires (Alysa Pires Dance Projects) this four-minute piece will be performed three times at 2, 2:30, and 3pm.

           

          Sideshow Carnies, presented by Broad Theatrics - Step right up, townies and rubes, for this fabulous performance behind the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra Street! In the Great Depression of 1931, a few travelling Carnies have been left stranded – but will entertain you while they await pickup. The Barker introduces each astonishing act: The Multilingual Elocutionist! The World’s Strongest Man! The Mesmerizing Mentalist! And the sultry Snake Lady! Not for the faint of heart! This family-friendly short play with comedy, improv, puppetry and music will be starting at 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, and 3:40pm.

           

        • 2021 Out There Art Festival Sponsors

          CRD Arts Commission

          The City of Victoria

          Aryze Developments

          Local Sponsors

          CUPE Local 50

          Pacific Paint and Wallpaper

          Non-Profit Community Partners

          Capital Bike

          Beacon Community Services

          Sidewalking Victoria

          Walk On, Victoria

          Building Resilient Neighbourhoods

          Camas Book and Infoshop

          Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre

          Media Sponsors

          Artbox Printing

          Best Coast Political Podcast

          The Quadra Villager

          CFUV - Campus/community radio

          Arts and Culture Partners

          Footwork Entertainment
          Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre

          Business Community Partners

          Long & McQuade

          Pacific Paint and Wallpaper

          Caffe Fantastico

          Part and Parcel

          The Kindness Factory

        • Support Alter Arts Society

        • 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.

        Alter Arts Society is a registered non-profit organization and community initiative by and for artists located on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən people.

         

        Those of us who are uninvited visitors to these territories, respectfully seek opportunities to unlearn oppressive, colonial practices that we have benefited from, and to follow the lead of the Indigenous stewards of these lands. We are committed to questioning existing power structures, supporting the decolonization of our society and institutions, and supporting Indigenous self-determination.

         

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