Our mandate is to focus on contemporary art. Since the inception of the Slide Room Gallery in the summer of 2006 we have hosted exhibitions ranging from drawing and painting to sculpture, photography and installation. Through solo and group shows we have had the honour of exhibiting art from local, national and international artists. As of March 21, 2007, the Slide Room Gallery has been incorporated as a non-profit society in the province of British Columbia. For twelve years we have shared a space with the Vancouver Island School of Art. We are currently between having physical gallery spaces and have temporarily moved our exhibitions online. These exhibitions change monthly and continue to highlight a broad range of contemporary art from artists both near and far.
OUR HISTORY
Originally located on the lower level of the Vancouver Island School of Art, the Slide Room Gallery originated from much of the same momentum that had fueled the school itself: the desire to contribute to the arts community in a way that maintained a high level of seriousness while also reaching a broader public, one that might be less familiar with contemporary art practice. In the tradition of the many independent galleries developed in partnerships with colleges and universities, the Slide Room Gallery was intended to be both a compliment to the school’s mandate and an independent resource for local, national, and international artists.
The space itself was originally used slide presentations including art history lectures and visiting artist talks. With its open plan, abundant natural light and white walls, it seemed a natural fit for an exhibition space, and still retains some of its ‘schoolhouse’ character in the form of tongue-in-groove walls and linoleum flooring. These features add to the space’s current roles as both independent forum and teaching gallery, heritage building and community hub, ‘blank slate’ and retrofit.
GET INVOLVED
We welcome submissions! If you are interested on having an online exhibition with the Slide Room Gallery, please visit our Submit page.
