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KSHernandez ♊(she/her/they)Feb 8

For Sabi!

Please do what you can to keep them housed.

#helpfolkslive2026
#mutualaid
#mutualaidrequest
#housingcrisis
#SettlerSaturday
#IndigenousArtist

Ms. Que Banh Jan 3

#GoodNews to share 😃

I've been catching up with my #IndigenousArtist friend for the past hour. She's been accepted as an aboriginal artist in residence at a downtown Victoria studio.
#VancouverIsland #VisualArts Society:
https://wearevivas.ca/

She's invited me into the studio & I'll share photo updates from there, this month. We're going to collaborate on some visual arts while she works her 4 month #ArtistResidency. I'll be helping her with hide tanning work too.

It's Jada's first artist residency placement! I'm so happy for her to be given this fabulous opportunity! She's an amazing friend, woman, artist, activist, community helper & Mother ❤️

About Us - Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society

VIVAS was founded in 2022 as a response to a dire lack of affordable space for artists in the Greater Victoria area. With over a decade of experience providing below-market studio and exhibition spaces, VIVAS founder Logan Ford saw the need to create a non-profit society to work with both public and private sectors to ensure that artists in Victoria have the resources they need to continue to live and work in the region. VIVAS currently manages Victoria’s largest visual arts hub at 780 Blanshard st., where over 80 artists, 4 galleries, and 5 arts organizations have access to deeply affordable creative space in the heart of the city. VIVAS is committed to making the arts accessible through free public programming, artist residencies, and educational opportunities. By engaging the community and providing platforms for artistic expression, these initiatives help artists thrive while enriching Victoria’s cultural landscape. VIVAS works to ensure a stable and affordable future for artists in Victoria by building connections between artists, local and provincial governments, and property owners in the creation of mutually beneficial outcomes, allowing artists and arts organizations to continue to bring colour and vibrancy to the city of Victoria. Our Mission Our mission is to acquire, expand, and protect critical arts and cultural spaces through cooperation with public and private sectors. By offering affordable studio and exhibition spaces, free public programming, and educational opportunities, we provide a dynamic and supportive environment for artistic growth and community engagement. Our Vision We envision a future where artists of all backgrounds and financial means have the opportunity to create, exhibit, and grow. Through affordability, inclusivity, and community engagement, VIVAS strives to make Vancouver Island a leader in accessible and diverse artistic expression. Our Mandate Our society's purposes are: • Acquiring, leasing, and managing properties for the purpose of facilitating artist studios • Providing affordable workspaces for artists and organizations that support the arts • Facilitating interactive arts events, exhibitions, and open studio tours • Providing artists with funding and artist residencies • Curating exhibitions and promoting excellence in the field of visual arts• Providing educational venues and programs related to visual arts • Advocating for artists’ needs Board of Directors Sarah Todd - Board Chair Nev Gibson - Vice PresidentTael Smolski - TreasurerCarla Sorrell - Secretary Natalie Rollins - Director Staff Logan Ford - Founder, Executive DirectorAnne-Sophie Cournoyer - Communications ManagerLeanne Olson - Vault Gallery Director

Shar(yna)Tran/Shark(aeopteryx)Dec 5

Kiamichi needs help paying her electric bill, soon potentially cut off! This isn't the season to not have electricity, the cold is really settling in.

Ko-fi link: https://ko-fi.com/mahtheyzhawey/goal

She also makes jewelry, I've always had a great experience buying from her. Her work is even prettier in person! https://ko-fi.com/mahtheyzhawey/shop

#IndigenousMutualAid #DisabledMutualAid #IndigenousArtist #DisabledArtist #MutualAid #FediHelp