Founded in September 1972, Open Space is non-profit artist-run centre located in Victoria, British Columbia. For over thirty years, Open Space has supported professional artists who utilize hybrid and experimental approaches to media, art, music and performance. As an exhibition and performance centre, Open Space reflects the wide diversity of contemporary art practices in Victoria, across Canada and beyond. Our commitment to contemporary artists is an inclusive situation, embracing work by artists of different disciplines, media, generations, cultures and communities.

Open Space supports experimental artistic practices in all contemporary arts disciplines, acting as a laboratory for engaging art, artists and audiences. 

Open Space Arts Society Vision Statement (2010)

 

Open Space gratefully acknowledges the financial support of:

The Canada Council for the Arts

The Province of British Columbia, through the BC Arts Council and Direct Access

The Victoria Foundation

The Greater Victoria Capital Regional District, through the municipalities of Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Metchosin, Saanich, Highlands, View Royal, Sidney and the City of Victoria

and our members and volunteers.