Residents are invited to experience a free exhibition opening this month at the Goldfinch Arts Centre in Colwood, where local artists share what Canada means to them through paintings, photography, and mixed media. The Arts & Culture Colwood Society presents ‘Love Letters to Canada’ from June 11 to July 5, 2026, with an opening gala on Saturday, June 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The non-juried members’ show features a range of heartfelt interpretations exploring memory, landscape, culture, and belonging. Because the exhibition is open to all society members regardless of experience, visitors can expect an honest and personal look at Canadian identity from the people who live and create here.
The Goldfinch Arts Centre sits at 170 Goldfinch Road, offering a bright modern gallery that looks out over Esquimalt Lagoon and the Colwood Waterfront. Regular hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and admission is always free. Free parking is available on site.
Sunny Ba, Arts Program Coordinator for the society, has said the organization aims to be a welcoming community hub without being intimidating. With roughly 260 members, the volunteer-run non-profit keeps a busy schedule that includes open mic nights, youth programs, and workshops. After this exhibition closes, a juried show called ‘Creators’ Square’ will open later in July.
The society also acknowledges with gratitude the Lək̓ʷəŋən People, including the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional lands the centre operates. Residents who want to take part in future shows can join Arts & Culture Colwood for $20 a year through the society’s membership page.
More details about the ‘Love Letters to Canada’ opening gala are posted on the City of Colwood website.
