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.
Art Battle is a global phenomenon, with events in over 80 cities worldwide.
Artists:
This could be you! Apply here. https://artb.art/profile/ (Application deadline: October 13th).
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 canned drinks will be available for purchase.
Restrictions: 19+
Accessibility:
Venue is only accessible by stairs.
Conduct:
We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism or ageism will not be tolerated.
Meet the coordinators: Event Producer: Christine Richardson (she/her) Digital Engagement & Experience Manager: Nikki Frazer (she/her)
This event is supported in part by The Culture Fund. Special thank you to Island Savings.
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
📍 Capital Ballroom
12 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.
Born and raised on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen Peoples, Audrey is a passionate comic artist. They graduated from the Comics and Graphic Novels Program in 2017, releasing their first story collection, Too Much. In 2023, they self-published their debut full-length graphic novel, FAERCROW, which is available to read for free.
Beatrice is a vibrant artist whose work celebrates sustainability and the beauty often overlooked in everyday life. Using the full rainbow spectrum, she brings nature and human connection to life through watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Her gift lies in revealing wonder where others might not think to look.
Dani, a tattoo artist at Fortress Tattoos in Victoria, brings playful range to every canvas—from realism to whimsy, dark to delightfully weird. A frequent Art Battle participant, she also paints and illustrates for fun, exploring styles that span the cute, the bold, and the unexpected.
Denny Provost, an award-winning artist from Nanaimo, thrives on painting within contest constraints that sharpen his creative focus. Despite being red-green color blind, he’s transformed that into a unique artistic strength. His style ranges from realism to abstract, often marked by vivid hues, crisp lines, and meticulous detail.
Originally from Ukraine, Dima arrived more than a year ago, bringing with him a lifelong passion for art. His creative spirit shines through a variety of mediums, and he's especially known for his quick, expressive drawing style. A returning contender in Art Battle, Dima also explores the digital realm as a creator and visual storyteller.
Nature and the local Canadian Wilderness inspire Heather, whether that be the rainforests of Vancouver Island, to the desert environment of the Okanagan-it's all beautiful. Heather decided to dabble in soft pastels about a year ago and she has really been enjoying exploring this medium. She has gone on to create some works for restaurants and private clients. Heather would like to help others to try soft pastel and to grow the medium in the artistic field.
Jayeson, born in New Westminster and raised on the prairies, is a visual artist, developer, and educator inspired by theatre, neon, mechanics, and music. His current block print and watercolor exhibitions often feature tech-enhanced elements, inviting viewers to explore mixed realities through their devices.
Mikaela is a self-taught abstract artist from Victoria who works with acrylic and watercolor. Her practice reflects a personal exploration of form and medium, shaped by her own creative journey.
Rosalinde is a versatile, lifelong artist known for her mastery of portraits, collages, abstracts, and design across all scales. Working both en plein air and in her studio, she embraces a wide range of mediums (excluding oils) and thrives on creative challenges and deadlines.
Samantha is a visionary painter inspired by surreal dreamscapes, sacred geometry, and abstract neon landscapes. Her ethereal color palettes and layered, intricate imagery invite viewers into imaginative, mystic worlds filled with soulful figures and shifting terrain. Through her art, she seeks connection, growth, and dialogue—embracing each opportunity for community, exposure, and creative evolution.
Sar Nordstrom’s work transforms the everyday into quiet hauntings—glimpses of domestic spaces, shifting forms, ecological echoes, and dreamlike traces that linger in the overlooked. Based in Victoria, BC, on the unceded territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt, W̱SÁNEĆ, and Lekwungen-speaking peoples, Sar is also a textile artist and drawer, weaving layered meaning across mediums.
