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- Large Scale Drawing
8ef78837-433a-4d37-932a-b546fd76fe95 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Large-Scale Drawing - Oil Pastels: Six in a variety of colours. - India Ink: 2oz container - Roll of paper: Staples carries white and brown paper see links below. Opus also carries paper. Any style you like, should be similar to gift wrapping paper in size, and you want at least 15'. Links for paper - https://www.staples.ca/products/13868-en-staples-brown-kraft-postal-wrap-paper-15-lb-strength-24-x-40-roll - https:// www.staples.ca/products/19461-en-staples-white-postal-wrap-paper-15-lb-24-x-40-roll-9074-0276 The instructor will be providing some materials for building tools to apply the ink and paint. Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .
- Watercolour: Art and Science
ca152210-dc10-4f4b-8d3d-751ea8f7172e Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolour: Art and Science Items required for the first class: - watercolour paint in tubes (blue, red, yellow, orange, violet and green) Recommended brand and colours: Winsor Blue, Winsor Red, Winsor Yellow, Winsor Orange, Winsor Violet and Winsor Green. - watercolour brushes: #10 and #4 round synthetic watercolour brushes - white plastic palette for mixing colours (white plastic lids could suffice) - 3 sheets of Arches (or equivalent) watercolour paper, 140 lb, cold press 22 x 30”, or an Arches watercolour pad, 140 lb, cold press, 10 x 14” - 1 sheet of Legends black watercolour paper *You will work on one-quarter and half sheets of 22 x 30" watercolour paper for this course. It is recommended that you bring all your sheets to the first class. The instructor will show the proper way to tear paper or you can cut the paper in advance at home: one sheet into quarters, one sheet into two pieces; the black sheet into quarters. You will need two 1/4 sheets of Arches watercolour paper (or equivalent) for first session Additional items to be discussed during the first class: - graphite pencils (H, 2B), eraser and sharpener - white gouache - lo-tac masking tape (1/2") - small spray bottle - set of 12 soft pastels (optional) Suggested place to buy art supplies: Opus Art Supplies, 512 Herald St, Victoria BC or order online: https://opusartsupplies.com/ You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .
- SP26/SS26 Workshops | Vancouver Island School of Art
SP26/SS26 Workshops Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses SP26/SS26 Workshops Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS
- Tony Bounsall | Vancouver Island School of Art
Discover Tony Bounsall's background and education. Biography Tony has been working professionally for thirty years as a commercial photographer and is a photo arts graduate (BAPA) from Toronto Metropolitan University . He currently teaches digital photography, iPhoneography and Photo-Based Mixed Media and Collage at University of Victoria Continuing Ed. Tony has also taught workshops at The Coast Collective, The Denman Island Arts Centre, The Old School House in Qualicum Beach, MISSA and “Series” at Red Deer College in Alberta. Over the last 15 years, Tony has worked in several different mediums, including digital artwork, alternative based photography, mixed media, collage and encaustics. His work draws inspiration from his travels, the environment, topographic mapping, satellite photography and medical imagery. He exhibits and sells his own fine art prints and mixed media work throughout North America. Instagram: #tony_bounsall tonybounsall.com Tony Bounsall Photo-Design Commercial,editorial portraiture, architectural & fine art photography Education BA (Photography) Toronto Metropolitan University Tony Bounsall Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS
- Fantastical Bouquets with Watercolour
d93de2b4-c750-4e54-91a6-c944be59ab3f Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Fantastical Bouquets with Watercolour - scissors - glue stick (“permanent” if possible) - Vogue magazine (Vogue has a great range of colours and textures but any high quality fashion magazine will do) -watercolour pan set or watercolour in tubes (blue, red, yellow, orange, violet, green) (if you already own watercolours bring what you have) - #10 or #12 round synthetic sable watercolour brush - #4 or #6 round synthetic sable watercolour brush (optional helpful for small details). - plastic tray for mixing colours (white plastic lids could suffice). - two containers of water - H pencil, eraser and sharpener - 1 sheet 8.5x11 card stock (or equivalent -you could use cardboard backing of sketchbook below) - 9 x 12” Arches watercolour sketchbook with 100% cotton paper, cold press, 140 lb is recommended. Or two quarter sheets of equivalent 140ln cold press watercolour (11 x 15”) - paper towels The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .
- Colour and Expressive Portraiture
d392ee3a-1094-4c4d-86a3-845a94743f17 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Colour and Expressive Portraiture Suggested Palette* [feel; free to substitute some or all of these with your own preferred choices]: * In all cases, synthetic approximations of colours (ex: Cadmium Red 'hue' rather than Cadmium Red) are acceptable. - one White (Titanium) (consider the larger 200 ml size for this) - a light, bright yellow such as Cadmium Yellow Light, Lemon yellow, or Medium or Hansa Yellow - a middle red such as Cadmium Red Deep or Middle, or Pyrrole red - a 'cool' red such as Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Scarlet or Geranium Lake, Rose Madder, etc. - a 'warm' red, such as Vermillion or Cadmium Red light - one 'cool' blue, ex: Phthalo, Cyan or Cerulean - one 'warm' bluer, ex: Ultramarine blue- one 'cool' green, ex: Viridian Green or Phthalo Green Optional Extras: - 1-2 'earth' hues: Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna or Yellow Ochre - Cobalt Blue - Permanent or Hooker’s green - Black such as Ivory Black Paint Application Tools: - metal palette knife - brushes (synthetic for acrylics; natural bristle for oils)... a variety of sizes and types, such as one each of medium to large filbert/flat and round brushes, plus a small round - one or more inexpensive house painting brushes in a variety of widths Mediums for paint (acrylic painters only) - matte acrylic medium and gloss acrylic medium - OPTIONAL for acrylics: impasto gel medium and/or modelling paste Medium for point (oil painters only) - low-odour solvent (mineral spirits) - refined Linseed oil - OPTIONAL for oils: - in place of linseed oil: a combination of 1/3rd Gum turpentine, 1/3rd damar varnish solution and 1/3rd refined linseed oil mixed in a squeeze bottle - impasto gel or cold wax medium Surfaces: - One primed canvas or canvas board ranging in size from medium to medium-large [ ex: 16 x 20 inches to 30 in x 40 inches] Size can depend on how quickly you typically work; a typical recommended size would be 18 x 24 in. or 24 x 30 in. OPTIONAL: - In place of canvas: a wood panel primed with 3 flat coats of acrylic gesso, Other: - pencils and a small -medium-sized sketchbook for notes and plan sketching - a few sticks of fine vine (willow) charcoal for drawing on canvas - a palette and lidded jars for solvents and mixing The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .
- Tuition & Fees | Vancouver Island School of Art
Tuition at the Vancouver Island School of Art is charged on a per course or workshop basis. The Certificate of Visual Arts program has an application fee. Tuition & Fees VISA courses and workshops are open for registration on a rolling basis throughout our Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms. We are currently registering students for both In-person (as COVID-19 restrictions allow) and Online courses. Please review our website to learn about our course selections for each term. You can register online through our website using either PayPal, VISA or Mastercard. If you would prefer to have one of our staff assist you to register, please email or call our office. Tuition Tuition for full and part-time students and students who are not in a program is based on the cost of individual courses and workshops. Some courses and workshops have an additional material fee (see individual descriptions for details). Programs - Full Time Tuition Per Semester Hours Per Semester 12 Week $575 36 hours Workshops Tuition Hours Certificate: 7 - 12 week courses @ $575 per course $4025 252 hours 6 Week - 18 hours (Spring & Summer semester) $275 18 hours Courses Tuition Hours 12 hours materials not included $245 12 hours 6 hours materials not included $135 6 hours 3 hours materials included $95 3 hours 3 hours materials not included $75 3 hours *Workshop tuition varies based on materials and setup fee. 6 hours materials included $185 6 hours Student Funded Tuition Tuition is due and payable in full at the time of registration and no later than one week prior to the start of classes. This is to ensure student placement in selected courses. PAY TUITION ONLINE Payments via: Register Online (PayPal or Credit Card) E-transfer ( wwelch@vancouverislandschoolart.com ) Gift certificates, Cash, or Cheque. An administration fee of $50 will be charged on all NSF cheques. Phone: 250-380-3500 Email: info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Other funding options Government Student Loan Funded Tuition The Vancouver Island School of Art is a designated institution with the Student Aid BC. Students registered in the Certificate Program are eligible for loans from the British Columbia Student Assistance Program. The fee payment deadline is no later than one week prior to the start of classes. To meet this deadline, it is recommended that Student Loan application forms be completed and mailed to SABC by June 30. If fee payment or written confirmation of loan approval by SABC is not received by the deadline, students will then be responsible to pay 50% of their fees to secure their registration in courses. The remaining 50% is due by September 30. If these conditions are not met, the student may be de-registered from courses. Other Sources of Outside Funding Students applying for Indian and Northern Affairs funding, RESP's, or funding from other outside sources should submit their applications prior to June 30. Written confirmation of approval from the funding agency must be received two weeks prior to the start of classes, and must also state the expected date that fees will be forthcoming to the school. You can register any time before the start date of a course or workshop but keep in mind they fill up quickly so it is advisable to register as soon as possible. Tuition Tax Receipt (form T2202) For tax year 2019 and later years, every DEI in Canada will file the new T2202, Tuition and Enrolment Certificate, for each student meeting the following conditions: Student eligibility: ·You are at least 18 years of age. ·You were enrolled in a qualified educational program as defined by Canada Revenue Agency (the Certificate of Visual Arts - Full Time program offered by VISA falls into this category), or ·You were enrolled in a specified educational program as defined by Canada Revenue Agency (the Certificate of Visual Arts Part - Time program offered by VISA falls into this category). ·Each of your courses in the program is a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks in length and provides no less than 12 hours of instruction per month. ·You are taking the program to improve or obtain occupational skills. Course eligibility: Your course is part of the Certificate of Visual Arts program at the Vancouver Island School of Art. All certificates are considered “designated post-secondary programs” as defined by Canada Revenue Agency. ·Your course is a requirement towards the completion of a certificate program. ·The tuition fees paid add up to a minimum of $100. ·Your course(s) was at least three consecutive weeks in length. ·Course hours add up to at least 12 hours per month. ·You paid the tuition fees. Your employer, company or institution did not submit the fees to VISA on your behalf, or, you were not reimbursed later by your employer, company or institution, or, you did not receive a grant, benefit or allowance from a third party. Courses and workshops taken under the Individual Course and Workshop option do not fall under these requirements and as such, a Tuition and Enrolment Certificate (T2202) will not be issued for them. Effective January 2020, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) now requires that students provide their Social Insurance Number (SIN) to their educational institution to be displayed on their T2202 Tuition and Enrolment certificate. The tax receipt is generated in February for the previous calendar year. For more information, please review the CRA site (https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/p105/p105-students-income-tax.html). Live Longer with Art Initiative This is a tuition-subsidy program that is geared towards seniors on a low income. Download PDF Program fees Fee Payments can be made by VISA, MasterCard, debit, E-transfer (director@vancouverislandschoolart.com ), or online (below). Note: When requesting an official transcript be mailed to an institution you are applying to study at, also email the office with institution address information. Application Fee Canadian Student $50 PAY ONLINE Application Fee International Student $100 PAY ONLINE Graduation Fee Certificate of Visual Arts $50 PAY ONLINE Official Transcript - Regular Mail $10 PAY ONLINE Official Transcript - Express Post $20 PAY ONLINE Quick links Refund Policy Understand how to withdraw from a course or workshop Student Policies Read our policies for Academic Conduct, Safety & more Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS
- Jessica Ziakin | Vancouver Island School of Art
Discover Jessica Ziakin's background and education. Biography Jessica grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has an MA Art History and Visual Studies and a BA in History in Art and Psychology from the University of Victoria. She also did the diploma program at VISA from 2010 to 2015. Currently a Fellow at the Center for Studies in Religion and Society, her research focuses on visual theology and the sacred in modern art and art history. Jessica's art practice is based on religious texts and medieval Illuminations, and explores the limits of faithfulness and the construction of sacred space. She has 20 years of experience teaching art, art history, creative development and theology across many communities, both secular and sacred, in Victoria. She is grateful to be from and live with her family in the territories of the Coast Salish and Lekwungen speaking peoples. https://jessicazcook.wordpress.com/work/ https://www.instagram.com/jessziacook/?igshid=Y2M0YTlkZGNmOQ%3D%3D Education BA History in Art and Psychology University of Victoria MA Art History and Visual Studies University of Victoria Jessica Ziakin Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS
- Employment Opportunities | Vancouver Island School of Art
Employment opportunities for instructors and office staff at the Vancouver Island School of Art Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS Become an instructor at VISA. The Vancouver Island School of Art is a teaching community that has served Victoria and the surrounding area for the last 20 years. VISA is an independent post-secondary school with a focus on technique, personal expression and contemporary context. The school was founded in 2004 by artist and educator Wendy Welch. From its inception, VISA has always sought out artists in the community who have a unique vision based on their own artistic practice. Instructors are encouraged to propose courses or workshops based on their own practice and interests. The Executive Director is willing to assist in the development of course curriculum, especially to those who are new to teaching. VISA has hired many MFA graduates from UVic and other universities who have since become part of prestigious university faculties. Teaching at VISA is a great way to expand your teaching experience, develop new ideas and share your interests with students whose ages range from 18-90 years. In-person and online positions are available. All our courses are 3 hours long, once a week. They are offered morning (10am-1pm), afternoon (2-5pm) and evening (6-9pm). We prefer that instructors new to VISA start with a workshop or six-week course proposal. Apply online. Apply Now Thanks for applying! Course Length/Delivery Please provide course or workshop title and a brief description 100-150 words) in the box below Upload your first image Max of 3 images in JPG, PNG, GIF, or WEBP format (Maximum file sizes of 1mb) Workshop Length/Delivery How did you hear about VISA? Upload your CV Upload CV Upload your CV in DOC, DOX, PDF, or XPS format (max file size 15mb) Please include the name, phone number and email for each reference. Upload your second image Max of 3 images in JPG, PNG, GIF, or WEBP format (Maximum file sizes of 1mb) Upload your third image JPG, PNG, GIF, or WEBP format (Maximum file sizes of 1mb) Upload 3 images related to your course or workshop * Upload images below in JPG, PNG, GIF, or WEBP format (Maximum file sizes of 1mb) NEW Application deadlines Fall semester (12 week courses, September-December) May 15 Winter semester (12 week courses, January-April) September 15 Spring/Summer semester (6 week course, May-June and July-August) February 15 Some exceptions to these deadlines may apply. Application Requirements BFA in Visual Arts or equivalent 1 year or more teaching experience Personal art practice with exhibition experience Web presence (website or social media) Include a brief bio with teaching, education and reference details Provide a short workshop or course proposal. Class size is limited to 14 students (in-person) and 22 (online) A website or equivalent web portfolio alongside contact info is a must Teaching at VISA is a unique and entirely delightful experience. VISA attracts interest from all walks of life and stages of learning and inquiry. The students there take genuine pleasure in instruction – they both challenge the norms and are ready to be challenged. The atmosphere is one of both serious study and levity. VISA is a place where lasting and meaningful connections are made, and where art comes to life. Dylan Cram, Instructor: Painting, Drawing 20 years ago, I had just completed my MFA and arrived in Victoria from the Prairies. Eager to further both my art and teaching practice, I was fortunate to be introduced to Wendy Welch who was starting Vancouver Island School of Art. It was exactly what I needed; a workshop-based course structure and the opportunity to design my own course curriculum. Without a doubt, my experience at VISA influenced my future accomplishments as a post-secondary educator. Megan Dickie (Associate Professor and Chair, University of Victoria), Instructor (2005-2008 Working at VISA has been a fantastic experience, it is student centred yet the administration and the Director will always have your back, it is an excellent way to be involved in the creative community in Victoria and the region with an eclectic range of students and also the schools' relationship to other institutions. It is a supportive, open and fun way to learn to be a teacher and for me, after ten years of working with VISA, it continues to be a great learning experience and a vital connection to the arts community. I look forward to working with VISA for many years to come. Jeremy Herndl Instructor: Painting (2014-Present) I had the pleasure of teaching at the Vancouver Island School of Art upon graduating from my MFA degree at the University of Victoria where I am now a full-time sessional instructor. VISA offers new instructors a valuable opportunity to develop their teaching skills and presents those starting out in the field with a great chance to shape their own courses and projects. Todd Lambeth, Instructor: Drawing, Painting (2008-2019) VISA offers a unique creative environment, bringing together creatives from across the region and beyond. As an instructor, I enjoy the freedom to construct interesting content for my students to encourage and support them in their artistic pursuits. Another reason I enjoy being part of VISA is the appreciation I feel for the strong sense of community that Wendy continues to build since the school first opened its doors. By offering online classes, this welcoming community extends to anyone who wants to improve their studio practice, expand their skills, and find like-minded folks. Kate Scoones, Instructor (2007-Present) Working at Vancouver Island School of Art is so much fun. There is a real sense of community and a shared love of art by staff and students. The students are dedicated, talented and receptive. The Director, Wendy Welch and the administrative team at VISA are helpful and supportive. I am proud to be part of the school. Tamara Bond, Instructor: Drawing, Design (2020-Present) Teach With Us
- Watercolour: Contemporary Approaches
f872318f-7e48-4fb7-aeb1-354517ac862e Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolour Contemporary Approaches For first session you need: paints, brushes, plastic palette and watercolour sketchbook and two containers of water. List of colours: Winsor Lemon, Winsor Yellow*, Winsor Red*, Alizarin Crimson, Winsor Blue (red shade)*, Winsor Blue (green shade), Winsor Orange,* Winsor Violet * and Winsor (Pthalo) Green*, Permanent Rose or Opera. If on a budget, just purchase colours with the asterisk. The palette above includes a warm and cool version of each of the primaries (yellow, red and blue) as well as the three secondaries. The "Winsor" version of the colours is the least expensive. Higher quality paint gives you more pigment and more value for your money. However you can also just use any watercolour paint you have on hand and be prepared for the results depending on quality on paint. -Brushes: buy brushes that are specifically made for watercolour, synthetic sable round sizes 4 and 12 and 1" flat brush -Palette: white plastic palette to mix your paints on (white lids from yogurt containers work well) -Paper: 6 full sheets (22x30) of good Watercolour paper (Arches, Fabriano), rag, 140 lb -Sketchbook: sketchbook with watercolour paper for practice exercise -Ruler: 18" or longer -Spray bottle -Masking tape (low tac/painter's tape) -H pencil, eraser, sharper -Roll of tracing paper (22") -Bristle brush for glueing -White glue -Scissors -Blotting paper (1 sheet) The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .
- Drawing into Painting: Ink & Watercolour
8f48962b-7d32-4450-9843-fc8890c17d4e Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing into Painting: Ink & Watercolour Paint Watercolours in tubes (gouache or acrylic gouache is also an option and can be used with watercolour and ink) Turner and Holbein are my choices for colour quality. Lukas is a reasonable brand with nice vivid colours suitable to this course's approaches A range of warm and cool primary colours. Reds: Alizarin Crimson (cool), Cadmium red hue (Warm) Yellows: Cadmium light hue (W), Lemon Yellow or Hansa Yellow (C) Blues: Cerulean (C) & Ultramarine (W) Raw Sienna and Payne's Grey Watercolour: Similar idea and a similar colour range Acrylic medium Any brand, used for base coats Inks Black ink specifically for fountain pens such as Parker Quink. Higgins also has a reasonable one Three colours of Acrylic Ink (not for Fountain pens-it will clog them!) F&W Liquitex and Golden all make good ones. Red. Cerulean and Ultramarine Blue or similar (so many hues will work) *with paints and inks, I prefer to shop to taste as you would buying shirts or pastries rather than focusing on theory. Brushes Use a variety of rounds and flat synthetic sable brushes for watercolour/gouache Have a large (#10 or #12 ) flat watercolour /gouache brush, #8 rigger, and Princeton 'Dagger" brush Flat 1” acrylic brush to apply acrylic medium Feel free to use what you already have Pens Dip pens - pen holder and speedball C-5, C-6, and Hunt School Nib Black water-soluble felt-tipped pen Sharpie (fat) Surfaces/Paper Look for an 11"x14" or 16"x20" multi-media pad that takes watercolour and ink Plan to repurpose old sketchbooks Palette Plastic palette for mixing paint, (white plastic lids, white plates or disposable palette pad Other Supplies Drawing board (18x24”) 2 Bulldog clips (to hold the paper to the board - optional). Plastic containers to hold water (such as yogurt containers) Painters masking tape (removable) Rags (old cotton clothes) for cleaning up Small spray bottle Other supplies will be discussed in the course. The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .
- Donate | Vancouver Island School of Art
Donations to the Vancouver Island School of Art can be made as a one-time or monthly amount. Become a VISA supporter You can choose to become a VISA supporter with an automatic monthly donation of your choosing. Celebrate VISA's 20th anniversary and become a supporter of the school by donating $20/month with our automatic monthly donation option. DONATE CANCEL RECURRING DONATIONS Donate through PayPal Giving Fund DONATE Create your community Make Your Community Better Donate to the Vancouver Island School of Art People come to VISA to learn about art, but the school provides a much more vital function. VISA is a place where people can come together to connect, make friends and to be part of a social network. The World Health Organization recently started a Commission of Social Connection because loneliness and lack of social connection have become a major epidemic with serious health consequences. The part about the school that does not come across on our website or social media posts, is that one of the most important things that happens at VISA, is the daily connections people make with each other in every class, whether in-person or online. Life-long connections are an everyday occurrence at VISA. Creating a space for social connections is one of the most important roles VISA offers to the local and wider community. Please consider making a donation of any size. Donations from the community ensure that VISA not only survives, but also continues to thrive and provide a much needed place of connection for all sectors of society. Part of your donation will go towards our Live Longer with Art program which provides seniors on low or reduced income with subsidized or free art courses and workshops. If you know of a senior that could benefit from having social connection through an art course or workshop at VISA, please encourage them to fill out our “Live Longer with Art” application form (below) for a subsidized or free-of-charge art learning experience. VISA is a post-secondary independent art school founded in 2004 by artist and instructor, Wendy Welch. During its first ten years of development, the school has achieved accreditation with PTIB (Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education), as well as transfer agreements with two degree-granting institutions: Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Vancouver Island University. Students can transfer credits from our Certificate program to receive university degrees in art. VISA is a non-profit, charitable organization with Revenue Canada and is run by a Board of Directors consisting of professionals from the Victoria community. The VISA faculty have graduate degrees in art. Registered Charity #86392 1433 RR0001 Help VISA make the world a better place, one person at a time. Get Information to Apply for a Live Longer with Art Tuition Subsidy Download PDF VISA relies almost entirely on tuition and does not recieve operational funding from any government sources. Our funding comes from people like you! VISA relies almost entirely on tuition and does not receive operational funding from any government sources. Donations from the community are crucial in terms of VISA's long-term sustainablity. For those of you who have taken a course or program here you will know how much it changes your life, and for those of you who live with one of our students, you can attest to the fact VISA has changed their life. We appreciate donations of any amount ($10, $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 are some popular amounts). You will receive a tax receipt for all donations over $20 and have your name on our website and newsletter (optional). Your donation will help in making individuals lives better as well as make the City of Victoria a brighter more dynamic place to live. Thank you for your continued support! We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the Vancouver Island School of Art through donations and sponsorships. VISA is grateful for all of their loyal supporters and knows it is because of them that the school has become a distinguished art organization in the City of Victoria. Our friends We would like to acknowledge the generosity of the following individuals and organizations who have made cash donations to the Vancouver Island School of Art. The support of these special individuals has helped VISA become a vibrant and successful community-minded arts institution. Penny Bond Canet Foundation Luke Carson City of Victoria (Strategic Plan Grant 2022) Diane Foster Lynda Gammon Christine Goldburn Harweg Foundation Ira and Matthias Hoffecker Xane St Phillip Alan & Gwendoline Pyatt Foundation VanCity Vancouver Foundation Wendy Welch YP Heung Foundation Arts & Culture Patron ($5000+) Patricia Lawton Allan Leslie Sandra Macintosh-Thompson Deborah Mackay Helen Marzolf Robert McComb Justin McGrail Karen McLaughlin Paul McNair Robert Meehan Raymond Murray Marti Mussell Mary Lou Newbold Louise Oborne Esther Parker Janette Patterson Kit Pearson Paul Peters Agnes Phillips Phillips Brewing Company Pamela Plummer Marion Porath Power of Ten Pat Preston Bonny Racca Judith Reid Nicola Rendell Russ Reynolds Joan Richardson Beverley Rock Kate Scoones Barbara Scott Pat Seebach Darlene Sheldon Elshadai Silla Ken Sohm Bonnie Stebbings Roberta Pyx Sutherland Audrey Takoski Pat Tennant Clare Thomas Mary-ellen Threadkell Bonnie Tomlinson Beatrice Van Winden Jo Vipond Randy Voldeng Liz Wells John Westover Lesley Wicks Andrée Williams Jennifer Wilson Niomi Wood Joyce Almond Dorothy Appleton Shelby Assenheimer Heather Atkinson Mary Babineau Charlotte Bell Erica Bird Pat Bourke Anita Boyd Elizabeth Brodie Paula Carey River Chandler Lien Chang Tish Clayton Kyler Clement Jane Coombe Sarah Cowan Fran Cudlipp Anna Curtin Gail Davidson Donna Dickinson Lorraine Douglas Debra Downs Dianna Drahanchuk Lisa Edwards Jill Ehlert Steven Erikson Darryl Farquhar Peter Francis Mary Frewer Grant Gilmour Colin Gloeckler Debra Gloeckler Peter Gorrie Suzanne Hamilton Margaret Hantiuk Leanne Harrison Andrea Henning June Higgins Laura Hilts Tricia Hodgins Jo Ann Hope-Smith Anne Humphries Jean Hutton Lisa Jackson Charles Joerin Patricia Johnson Karen Jones Patrick Jones Barbara Kerwin Robin Kirkpatrick Harry Knufman Bayla Kolk Kristin Krimmel Daniel Laskarin Patron ($250-$999) Frank Mitchell Carmen Mongeau Amy Montgomery Georgina Montgomery Sheila Moult John and Peggy Mount James Mulchinock Alejandra Munoz de la Cerda Karen Muntean Annie Murphy Heather A Murphy Margaret Murray John Nanson Donna Nelson Susan Newlove Lisa Nicholson Mary Lynn Ogilvie Linda Park Jan-Louise Paterson Kathleen Pearson Christine Pfeifer Deborah Poirier Mena Quilici rebar Nichola Reddington Dorothy Rich Jo-Ann Richards Lee Richardson Brenda Righetti Jenn Robins Paul Romaniuk William Routley Mary Saari Amalia Schelhorn Lois Schneeberg Hannelore Schueddekopp Michael Shamata Shift It Coach Inc Elke Sieg Tawni Silver Jodi Skiba Nancy Slaght Margaret Smith Barbara Snyder Marion Spillette Jo-Anne Stone Marjorie Stone Sharon A Stone Susan Stovel Patti Sullivan Barbara Svec Barrie Szekely Scott Tanner Germaine Taylor Melanie Thompson Doug Thoms Henriette Tibbs Leslie Tresun Jon Tupper Doug Turner Joan Tuttle Rhonda Usipiuk Janis Van de Geer John Van de Geer Riesa Venchuk Micheal Vonn Joan Wagner Donald Wakal Susan Wakal Sheilagh Walsh Dagmar Wanke Valerie Warder Wendy Wardle Heather Waters Lori Waters Barbara Watts Johanna Weeks Patricia Weldon Elizabeth Wells Leanne Wilkins Brenda Williams Susan Williams Sandy Wilson Thomas Winterhoff Lynn Wylie Jane Young Jessica Ziakin Paul Ziakin Meghan Zook Brown Elizabeth Zook Adrienne Aikins Karen Aitken Audrey Alsterberg William Andersen Linda Angelo Irma Argyriou Robert Bailey James Baker Lesley Bennett Miko Betanzo Judith Blackwell Josephine Bohemier Bruce Bowman Marianne Brabanski Diana Brooks Bru Shell Management Vivienne M. 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