ABOUT XCHANGES

Xchanges Officers for 2007–2008

President: Susan Underwood
Secretary: Lois Dimoff
Treasurer: Willow Cerridwyn and Majenna K
Gallery Cooördinator: Wanda Hurren
Studio Cooördinator: Jill Rockwell

Many of Victoria’s artists in the past 40 years have been involved with Xchanges. Some have had their first solo exhibition here; others have given classes, been active members, and had studios here. Xchanges is currently home to an exhibit space, studios rented to member artists, a darkroom, and a print-making workshop. Life Drawing sessions in the main gallery attract an average of 30 or more outside artists per month.

Xchanges has also hosted multicultural events such as a monthly Tango Night, and shows by a local Native womens’ group, Wild Women. Other events at Xchanges have included poetry readings, filmmakers’ nights, theatre performances, the Mayday Erotica festival, and art workshops for both adults and children.

Xchanges has many links to other community arts organizations through these events, and through the activities of its members.