New art centre opens with a month-long show

Happy Lunar New Year! 

This Saturday, we celebrate the Year of the Dragon, an important year that symbolizes generosity and care. The Year of the Dragon is also associated with wood, which inspired Colwood local David Citra to unveil his 12-foot wooden dragon. The handmade work of art took around 4,000 hours across 20 years to create, and is made completely from scrap wood. Citra told CHEK that he will be 135 the next time the year of the dragon comes around, and is thankful his creation came to life. With plenty of events going on in Victoria throughout the weekend, take the chance to learn more about Lunar New Year and the importance it has to the communities around us!

— Emma

ARTS

Arts and Culture Colwood Society unveils new art centre

Art aficionados are getting excited after the Arts and Culture Colwood Society announced the celebration of the new Arts and Culture Centre at 170 Goldfinch Rd. with an adjudicated art show. 

“I’ve been looking at this property as an arts advocate for at least five years,” says Laura Davis, president of the Arts and Culture Colwood Society. “The whole concept is to provide a hub for our community here in Colwood, and we know people beyond that will be utilizing the space as well.”

The building, which was already fully built, had been sitting vacant and waiting for the proper usage. Because of other competitors looking to purchase the building, it took time for Davis and her team to sign a lease. With the support of Colwood’s mayor, council, staff, and a variety of community members, the centre is now fully cleaned, decorated, and ready for use.