Art Battle is live, competitive painting like you’ve never seen before. In three fast-paced rounds, artists battle the clock and each other to create their best work in just 20 minutes.
As they paint, you’ll move around the easels, witnessing the creative process up close. Grab a beverage, cast your vote to help decide the winner, and bid in a silent auction to take your favourite piece home.
Meet the folks on stage:
Host: Jag Jasman (he/him)
DJ: Koji Hattori (he/him)
Bar: Alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.
Restrictions: 19+
Accessibility: Venue is only accessible by stairs.
Notice:
By purchasing a ticket, you consent to the possibility of appearing in event photos. If you have privacy concerns, please email [email protected] so that we can accommodate.
Conduct:
We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism or ageism will not be tolerated.
Organized by Christine Richardson and Nikki F
Special thanks to Sam Wright!
This event takes place on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) speaking peoples, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Territorial acknowledgments are only a small step in the broader work of dismantling colonial systems that continue to impact Indigenous communities. We invite guests to move beyond acknowledgment by engaging in self-education and redistributing resources.
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
Art Battle Victoria
11 confirmed artists
Aileen McQueen
📍 Victoria, BC, CA
Aileen is an acrylic painter from northern BC, now based in Victoria, whose playful spirit fuels her ever-evolving style. Drawn to color and nostalgia, she’s currently exploring self-portraits with a lighthearted touch, always embracing change and creative curiosity.
Catherine, an active volunteer with Art Battle, is throwing her hat in the ring again. She hopes to inspire her 8 year old son and make him proud by being here. Catherine also hopes to publish her own "adult coloring book" one day ./sf
Emily Grav
Emily Grav is a versatile Victoria based artist and educator who thrives on the energy of creation and connection. Specializing in modern landscapes and still life, Emily works fluidly across acrylics, oils, and watercolor to capture vibrant textures and moods. As the founder of The Paint Box School of Art, she’s dedicated to nurturing creativity and confidence in artists of all ages. Whether teaching in the studio or painting live, Emily brings passion, precision, and playful spontaneity to every brushstroke.
"JetDog has been “smushing things together until they are happy with it” on the Art Battle stage since early 2016. JetDog is very skilled at portraying dynamic facial expressions of humans and animals alike, and favours a black and white palette."
Kelsey is a visual artist who works primarily with acrylic on canvas and ballpoint pen on paper. Faces are a frequent focus, and creating is a necessary outlet to keep the mind balanced. In October 2023, Kelsey won Art Battle, demonstrating strong skill in live competitive painting.
Madeleine is back! She paints colorful and whimsical depictions of everyday landscapes. She has loved her time as a participant and volunteer for Art Battle. /sf
Michael is a self-taught artist, still learning as he goes. He creates abstract distractions with pop surrealist interactions, drawing inspiration from nature and humanity where those worlds meet. Art is his therapy, but his hope is simple—he wants you to feel.
Sam is a local visual arts major working toward their BFA. They love bold color and draw inspiration from animation and classic children’s books. Though they usually work in sculpture and animation, Sam uses painting to deepen their creations and bring their materials to life.
Born an artist, Zo Walde uses storytelling through art, creating works with whatever materials are available. As a conceptual installation artist, Zo draws inspiration from aesthetic styles like camp, punk, DIY, vaporwave, and Pop Art. Their art is both a reflection and deconstruction of the intersections between personal identity and digital culture, resulting in a bold and eclectic blend of influences.
