Marilyn Jones | Emily Carr Chronicler

Vancouver Art Gallery Announces “That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature” Exhibition

Published: 25 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

The Vancouver Art Gallery will open That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature, its largest presentation of the work of Emily Carr (1871–1945, Victoria, B.C.) in more than two decades in February 2026. Overlooked in her own time, Carr is now recognized as one of Canada’s most important artists, whose distinctive modernist vision has profoundly shaped how British Columbia’s landscape is perceived, understood and represented. That Green Ideal features work primarily…

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Framing a Legacy: Emily Carr and the Evolution of the AGGV

Published: 19 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

In the early decades of the 20th century, Victoria’s artists lived in a world of informal networks and makeshift exhibition spaces. Schools, churches, and private homes became galleries by necessity, and the Island Arts and Crafts Society, founded in 1909, provided one of the few organized platforms for artists to display their work. Yet even in this close-knit community, opportunities for serious public engagement were limited. For Emily Carr, the city she called home…

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Emily Carr at the BC Archives: A World-Class Collection

Published: 18 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

The BC Archives, housed within the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, is the province’s primary repository for records that document the political, social, economic, and cultural history of British Columbia. It holds a vast and diverse range of materials—everything from government files and family papers to maps, films, audio recordings, and works of art. For anyone interested in the life and legacy of Emily Carr, the BC Archives is not only a valuable resource—it’s…

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