In the early decades of the 20th century, Victoria was home to two extraordinary women whose lives and work would leave enduring marks on Canadian society: Emily Carr (1871–1945), the pioneering painter and writer, and Nellie McClung (1873–1951), the social reformer, suffragist, and politician. Though they shared a city and era, their paths,…
Two women, born within two years of one another at opposite ends of the British Empire, spent their lives wrestling paint into meaning. Frances Mary Hodgkins, born in New Zealand in 1869, and Emily Carr, born in Victoria in 1871, shared restless, independent spirits and an uncompromising commitment to…
The Island Arts and Crafts Society in Victoria, BC, formed in 1909, played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s cultural landscape, particularly with its groundbreaking 1932 exhibition. One of the most memorable aspects of this event was the inclusion of the “Modern Room,” a space dedicated to showcasing…
hosted, designed & maintained by Marilyn Jones for the walks & talks, bus tours and presentations she offers on Emily Carr in-person and online from Victoria, BC.
