Art Battle Victoria – January 10, 2026

Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm
Capital Ballroom – 858 Yates St, Victoria, BC

Get your tickets at AdmitOne!

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.

Artists:
This could be you! Apply here. https://artb.art/profile/
(Application deadline: Dec 27).
Missed the deadline? Enter into our wild card draw at the door for a chance to paint!
Follow our Instagram to see artists announced:
https://www.instagram.com/artbattlevictoria/

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.

Some ways to support:
https://ipsociety.ca/about/ways-to-give/
https://native-land.ca/
https://vnfc.ca/donate/
https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada

Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings

REGISTER NOW TO VOTE

ARTISTS

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

6 confirmed artists • APPLY NOW

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.

📷 Instagram • 🌐 Website

Joanne Purdy

📍 nanaimo, BC, CA

Joanne paints realism and loves nature and the human form. She's most excited to paint alongside like-minded artists at Art Battle./sf

📷 Instagram • 🌐 Website

Madeleine Wynne

📍 Vancouver, BC, CA

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

📷 Instagram • 🌐 Website

Michael Silk

📍 Victoria, BC, CA

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.

📷 Instagram

Nick Noble

📍 Ottawa, ON, CA

Nick specializes in caricaturish portraits and surreal landscapes. His pieces have elements of satire and gothic/dark motifs throughout. /sf

📷 Instagram • 🌐 Website

Sam Langille

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.

📷 Instagram

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