Understanding the Crash

On July 3rd, 2010, at Camas Books, Seth Tobocman, an influential figure amongst squatters, anti-global and anti-war activists, presented 5 pieces from his latest work “Understanding the Crash” and previous work “You Don’t Have to Fuck People Over to Survive”; As well as an introduction and an informative Q&A/Discussion afterword. B Channel News attended this presentation and brings it to you HERE in it’s entirety.
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500 Years of Resistance

Gord Hill, an activist/artist from from the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation, was in Victoria on May 7, 2010 for the launch of his latest book, entitled ‘500 Years of Resistance Comic Book.’

From the uprising against Christopher Columbus’ conquistadors in the 15th century, to the Six Nations land reclamation in Ontario in 2006, Gord Hill presents an illustrated history of indigenous resistance in the Americas.

B Channel News filmed his presentation at Camas Infoshop, and we present it as a series of 11 video clips. Watch here.

Canadian Festival of Spoken Word

Special B Channel Coverage

The 6th Annual Canadian Festival of Spoken Word which took place from November 10-14, 2009 was hosted in Victoria this year.

Click here to watch this series of 18 video clips of performance pieces.

Metamorphosis at Collective Works Gallery

by B Channel Arts

The gallery is run by the Collective Works Artist Association, and is located in a rescued heritage building owned by the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group.

B Channel News went to visit the gallery last week and checked out t the current installation: Metamorphosis, which features sculpture, assemblage and mixed media by member artists Michael Leger, Margaret Nicholson, and Carrol Ann Smedley.

This event had it’s opening on October 23, and runs until November 5. For more information, watch the video on the left of your screen, or head down to 1311 Gladstone to visit the gallery.

Arts Community Continues to Protest Funding Cuts

With the ever expanding base of people angered at the BC Liberal government, demonstrations in front of the Legislature Building are becoming more frequent. This one, protesting cuts in funding to the arts, featured a silently played (but recorded) piece of symphony music (the adagio of Hayden’s Farewell Symphony), speeches and two songs sung by the Gettin’ Higher Choir.

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Arts Community Gathers At Legislature to Protest Funding Cuts

On October 7th, 2009 Victoria’s art community took to the legislature, in support of ProArt Alliance’s presentation to the BC Budget Consultation Committee. Each year, the Alliance – stacked with representatives from professional arts organizations – makes a recommendation to the committee for a larger arts funding. And this year, with consideration to the severe funding cuts, they encouraged the public to come out and show their support.

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