Architecture
Closing Event: Panel Discussion
Wentworth Villa 1156 Fort Street, Victoria, BCAn 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.
Movie Night at the Villa
Wentworth Villa 1156 Fort Street, Victoria, BCJoin us for our inaugural Movie Night at Wentworth Villa! Enjoy a classic film from the bizarre and atmospheric world of Gothic cinema in the wonderful setting of our historic Carpenter Gothic museum. Take in our exhibits, plus a full length feature film, all for the price of regular admission. Many Gothic stories and films [...]
Public Art in Public Places – A Victoria Discussion of Public Art Opportunities and Issues
Wentworth Villa 1156 Fort Street, Victoria, BCTo travel to most places on the planet is to encounter distinctive and vibrant urban environments, where the public art is memorable and contributes richly to the fabric of those communities. We in Canada, and perhaps particularly in the west, have inherited precious few examples of great, let alone appreciably notable public art. How is [...]
Gothic Victoria Exhibition Talk
Wentworth Villa 1156 Fort Street, Victoria, BCJoin Wentworth Villa curator Ben Clinton-Baker for an illustrated talk about our latest feature exhibit, “Gothic Victoria: The Origins of Carpenter Gothic”. Ben will share a number of images not included in the exhibit itself and share some stories about Carpenter Gothic architecture in Victoria and beyond. The talk is co-sponsored by the Hallmark [...]