The Legacy Downtown is the primary gallery space for the University of Victoria and features paintings, drawings and sculptures by some of the best-known artists in the Pacific Northwest, bequeathed to the University of Victoria by Dr. Michael C. Williams. Two gallery spaces feature a variety of rotating exhibits. Wed, Fri and Sat 10 am – 4 pm.; Thurs noon - 7 pm.
Legacy Downtown
630 Yates St, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1K9
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630 Yates St, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1K9
250-721-6607
Wed, Fri and Sat 10 am – 4 pm.; Thurs noon - 7 pm
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MARY KERR, "Copper Thunderbird: Invention, Inspiration and Transformation," July 9 to November 30, 2008, Legacy Art Gallery, Victoria
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