Marilyn Jones | Emily Carr Chronicler

Founding BC’s Art Scene: Emily Carr and the BC Society of Fine Arts

Published: 17 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

Founded in 1909 in Vancouver while Emily Carr resided there, the British Columbia Society of Fine Arts—now known as the BC Society of Artists—emerged as the province’s first formal organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts. Modeled after eastern Canadian and British art societies, the BCSFA held annual juried exhibitions and played a foundational role in shaping early public appreciation for art in British Columbia. Read more: Founding BC’s…

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Emily Carr’s Complex Relationship with Her Father

Published: 16 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

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My Demon, My Companion: Emily Carr and Her Monkey Woo

Published: 15 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

Emily Carr’s pet monkey Woo was one of the most eccentric and beloved companions in her life. Carr was an avid animal lover, and Woo, a small Javanese macaque, became one of the most memorable of her many pets. Woo’s presence added both chaos and joy to Carr’s household, particularly during the years 1913 – 1926 when she was running the boarding house known as the House of All Sorts in Victoria, a…

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