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.
The lineup · 5 easels · 7 easels remain
Who's painting.
All easels · alphabetical
Rounds drawn closer to show
Your night at Art Battle
The evening, at a glance
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6:00PMDoorsDoors open, DJ starts, and bar opens. Grab a drink, explore the artwork, and get settled in.
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7:00PMRound 1The first 6 artists have 20 minutes to create their paintings. Vote for your favourites after the round.
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7:40PMRound 2The next 6 artists take on the 20-minute challenge. Vote to help decide who advances.
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8:20PMFinal roundThe top 4 artists return for the final 20-minute battle.
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8:50PMAudience wild cardA 10-minute audience mini-game with a chance to get in on the action.
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9:00PMFinal voting closesCast your final votes before the winner is announced.
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9:00PMWinner announcedThe winner is announced, last call begins, and the 12-minute silent-auction countdown starts.
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9:15PMSilent auction closesPlace your last bids before the silent auction closes.
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9:15PMAuction artwork pickupCollect any artwork you won through the silent auction during the remaining pickup window.
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9:30PMEvent ends
The battle
Format
Auction terms
Know before you go
Plan your visit Read the full document ›
Venue: Magic Box Studios, 429 Hillside Ave, Victoria BC
Tickets: There will be no door tickets available. Advance purchase is required.
Artists: Follow Art Battle Victoria on Instagram for artist announcements. Apply to compete.
Beverages: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. No outside alcohol permitted.
Food: There will be a food truck outside the venue.
Coat check: Available by donation.
Restrictions: All ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility, photography & conduct Read the full document ›
Accessibility: Please note that the venue entrance and washrooms can only be accessed via stairs. Limited seating is available outside and in the mezzanine. There is no on-site parking; street parking is available nearby. While we have fans on and garage doors open, the venue may become hot at times due to the number of guests. The event includes some spinning light effects, including a disco ball. There are no flashing or strobe lights. Music is kept at a conversational level. Audience voting and the silent auction are online only and require a mobile device to participate.
Photography: By purchasing a ticket, you consent to the possibility of appearing in event photos. If you have privacy concerns, please reach out 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.
Victoria team & community Read the full document ›
Produced by: Christine Richardson Event Services and Consulting
Special thanks to the event team: Nikki Frazer and Sam Wright
This event is made possible through the generous support of our community partners: Island Savings and Hoyne Brewing.
Also featuring: JagHed Studios
This event takes place on the lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, known today as the Songhees Nation and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nation.
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 redistributing resources and self education. A great local resource for this is the Indigenous Perspectives Society.
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