RAIC Vancouver Island South Network Presents:

‘ Architectural Curation: Closing of John Di Castri Exhibit’

Join us for a closing evening reception and symposium observing the closing of the Exhibit on John Di Castri, Architect. The event will feature in-person panel discussions on the use of Architectural Exhibits for Architectural Evaluations, Criticism, and Architectural Conservation.

Topic Supporters: Wentworth Villa, Victoria Hallmark Society, UNESCO Victoria World Heritage City Project.

Panel Discussion: ‘Architectural Curation – Exhibits as a Portal to Architectural Assessment’

Architecture provides a shared cultural asset – critical in the character of our communities, and in the quality of our cities. Typically, human communities are dynamic – evolving, shifting, progressing, but also defining their own histories in built form. What roles can architecture play in advancing human needs and civilizations? What factors of history, continuity, legacy – and creativity, can be entrusted in communities?

Architectural exhibits can provide a focused opportunity to assess the localized aesthetic, creative, and functional needs and qualities of our world. How can these built themes, values – and accomplishments be presented and examined through architectural exhibit curation?

As the opening Autumn Session for the Vancouver Island Network RAIC, and as a celebration of the conclusion of the successful John A Di Castri Architect Exhibit, please join us for our public discussion of these topics at the Wentworth Villa on the evening of September 20, 2023.

Meet the Presenters

• Stacy McGhee, VIS Event Series Introduction;
• Professor Martin Segger, Architectural Historian;
• Alan Collier, Modern Design in Canada – Exhibit Expert;
• Ben Clinton-Baker, Wentworth Villa Curator

Learning Outcomes / By the end of the session, participants will be able to describe:

1. How architectural exhibits can provide the opportunity to assess the localized aesthetic, creative, and functional needs and qualities of our world;
2. How architectural exhibits can build connections between architecture and community;
3. Why architectural exhibits are important in motivating progress and sharing ideas;
4. The role and tasks of the architectural curator/curation team;
5. The process of planning, scheduling, and assembly of an architectural exhibition.