Out There Art Festival
Bringing interactive and community art to Quadra Village.
SJ Willis Field at Hillside and Blanshard
Featured Performers
Here are a few of the wonderful performers that you will see at the Out There Art Festival.
The Fugitives
Acro Yoga
Fox Effect
DJ Anchor Hill
Lolly Pup
Storyteller Jennifer Ferris
Island Circus Spacve
Rebecca Lynn Wells
Roller Skate Victoria
Kit Kat the Parade Puppet
DJ GasoLina
Victoria Academy of Ballet
Marie Metaphor
The Art Lark
Dano the Clown and Babadook
Andrea Fritz
Glenn J MacDonald
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-hill
Spoken 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
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.
Kirsten Van Ritzen
Comedienne Kirsten Van Ritzen as the Great Opera Diva "Vanya Ritzanya" puts a comic twist on a Mozart classic.
The Art Lark
A funny and engaging mini art lesson and activity for kids, will be hosted by the delightful Art Lark.
Storyteller Jennifer Ferris
Delightful storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages
Victoria Academy of Ballet
Delightful storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages
Anchor Hill
A multi-instrumentalist, DJ and electronic music producer, Anchor Hill is an ever-evolving journey into world bass music, cultivated over a decade of production and mixing, and a lifetime of collecting instruments.
Fox Effect
Fox Effect is an original rock and roll collaboration. Sporting the voice and songwriting of Nick Mintenko alongside the invaluable rock and roll pedigree of Gord Light, Justin LaPointe, Jeff Poynter, and Marshall Wildman, Fox Effect will bring you new music in the style of Rush, Wings, Radiohead, Sting, and many more.
GasoLina
Spanish/American, Canadian born Gasolina loves an off-beat, a rest note and a bouncy drum, fusing together reggaeton, afrobeat and baile funk with techno and dub. Danceable is her primary objective.
Island Circus Space
Proudly showcasing their intermediate and advanced students performing on a variety of aerial apparatuses. Each act is created by the student and gives them an opportunity to explore and express their creativity while sharing their talent and love for circus with the community.
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
Zuber
"Drawing on a nomadic childhood, particularly growing up in India and Bali, I write songs about the tropics, being broke, love, and the planet. Oh and my repertoire is in the realm of funk, soul, jazz, RnB, reggae, and Hip-hop. We’re suckers for 7th chords."
Sofia Sol
Sofia Sol's bright personality is a reflection of her Latin heart. Her natural musical talent was evident from a young age and her passion for singing has been a constant all her life. Sofia's voice will transport you to a magical place and send you into a whimsical trance. Influenced by artists like Alicia Keys, H.E.R and Ariana Grande, she brings an rnb flare to her jazzy pop sound.
Acro Yoga
Certified AcroLove instructors: Alicia Sheff & Ryan Taylor will guide you through an introductory lesson focused 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.
Paper Street Theatre
Improviser and Storyteller Dave Morris will take you through a series of fun on your feet improv exercises designed for people of all ages and experience levels. You’ll learn a little, and laugh a lot.
Marie Metaphor
Heartfelt, original spoken word poetry. Work that fosters surprising intimacy and connection.
Wild Roots Dance & Yoga
Join Nikki for this fun and upbeat class. We will dance, stretch, sing and move together creating stories and adventures as we go. A playful space for all ages and abilities! Through games, storytelling and music we will explore yoga poses, increase flexibility and balance and learn relaxation techniques. Experience the benefits of yoga and enjoy special time as a family.
MooseTraks
Born into the west coast island sound, Victoria-based MooseTraks is an energy building enigma. House inspired beats provide the backbone, while a plethora of other genres add the flair - a combination that is sure to fuel your soul through the heavy basslines and lyrical flavour. With an ever expanding skillset you never know what to expect when he steps up to the stage, but it’s guaranteed to get your body moving to the beat!
Pearl McClelland
Pearl McClelland is a 22 year old singer songwriter based out of Victoria BC on unceded
Lekwungen territory. Pearl started playing music early on in life by playing guitar, bass, and
piano. Currently she is working on her first album and hopes to get it out next summer. Some artists she takes inspiration from are Charlotte Day Wilson, Pinegrove, Clairo, and, Jorja Smith. On the flip side of the music spectrum, she could also belt out the Chicks’ Cowboy Take Me Away.
Ga Grant
Ga truly found her form as a tender art pop singer-songwriter in around 2015. Classically-trained, Ga is a pianist and multi-instrumentalist who returned to pop songwriting after her undergrad in music, blending her songs with her love of musics including electronic, electro-acoustic, jazz, and experimental. Ga writes vulnerable songs straight from her deepest emotions and experiences, sometimes described as strange and ethereal, yet catchy and haunting.
Sundog
Sundog is a bass music producer, multi instrumentalist and turntablist who spins a selection of raw bassy beats with tasteful percussion. The music he shares is infused with the influences of old school hip hop and jazz, combined with forward thinking bass music, and sound system culture. A proper blend of hard hitting beats with an organic lively feel. Rooted in a desire to deeply connect with his audience, Sundog translates his love for music into a memorable dance experience.
Rebecca Lynn Wells
Singer and songwriter playing a blend of folk, blues, and rock originals & covers
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!
2022 Out There Art Festival Sponsors
CRD Arts Commission
The City of Victoria
The Government of Canada
Business/Arts ArtsVest Program
Aryze Developments
Non-Profit Community Partners
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.
