Arts & Culture
Creativity is key to a healthy, vibrant city.
Victoria is the regional centre for arts and culture. We aim to enhance our neighbourhoods, foster arts and culture, and work to create a city that is a natural draw for festivals and events. Learn how we support arts and culture in the Capital City here.
Create Victoria - Arts and Culture Master Plan
The City has developed Create Victoria, a five-year Arts and Culture Master Plan to guide our vision and role in supporting the local arts and culture, and identify initiatives to increase arts and cultural opportunities for the Capital City. Thank you to everyone who provided input. Learn more.
Annual Grant Program
The Festival Investment Grant program provides support to organizations producing festivals and celebrations that will deliver significant economic impact, vitality and vibrancy within the City of Victoria, particularly the downtown core.
Arts Initiatives
Festivals and Events
Special Events and Film Permits
Event Feedback Form
Arts, Culture and Events Staff Directory
Phone calls to the office will not be answered but we will be checking messages. Please include your name, phone number and email address so that we can respond accordingly.
General inquiries: culture@victoria.ca phone: 250.361.0246
- Office Coordinator
Email: dzethof@victoria.ca - Permit Clerk
Email: lostewart@victoria.ca Phone: 250.361.0246 - Arts and Events Technical Coordinators (Seasonal Animation, Equipment Rental, Banners)
Email: cheath@victoria.ca - Cultural Programmer (Literary Arts, Centennial Square, Cameron Bandshell)
Email: dmcconachie@victoria.ca - Arts, Culture and Events Liaisons
Email: awalkercollins@victoria.ca (Music and Creative Industries) - Senior Cultural Planners
Email: jday@victoria.ca (Events & Festivals)
Email: nreddington@victoria.ca (Arts & Culture)