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The City has a revitalized arts performance space!

The Greenhouse, at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Amanda Williams introduced Nathan Medd, CEO of the Conservatory.
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Amanda Williams Nathan Medd Program
October 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
edohotep.bsky.social
My #VictoriaFringeFestival 2026 picks wander from psychological #horror and wrestling mythology to giant ducks, superhero percussion and mysteries buried beneath the Arctic ice. #yyj #yyjarts #theatre #perfomance #top10 at
A Nerd’s Guide to the 2026 Victoria Fringe Festival, and it’s Ruby Celebration!
The 2026 Victoria Fringe Festival celebrates its 40th year with another unpredictable lineup. Here are ten shows featuring theatrical legends, psychological horror, puppetry, wrestling, superheroes and other wonderfully strange ideas.
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August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
wh0n0z.bsky.social
David Foster is getting a promotional push from @timescolonist.bsky.social lately. Here's something I wrote years ago for another newspaper after I suffered a love-hurts moment.
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Love Music
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Love Music
from the Just Because collection (2002-2006)
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August 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
thomasguerrero.bsky.social
Just one week away from the Under the Bridge Art Gathering. This year I will be down there with my art. I will also have a surprise art release made just for the festival. #yyj #yyjarts

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August 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
thomasguerrero.bsky.social
Okay my show is officially open! Come on by! #yyj #yyjarts #victoriabc
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May 30, 2026 at 6:10 PM
thomasguerrero.bsky.social
The 2026 Fernwood Art Stroll is coming up in just under two months and the webpage has been updated! Have a look around the site and make sure to get it into your calendar now! #yyj #yyjarts #yyjevents

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April 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
New series almost ready for my shop! Excited to have new prints up soon!

Original series inspired by flash designs done some years back by @princehunbun 🖤

These are also flash pieces that I am happy to tattoo any which way.

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A collection of 16 yonic designs printed on small cards. A close up depth of field shot of the printed collection.
May 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
The piece arrived safely to my client last week 🖤 Thank you so much to my client for their continued interest in my work and the commission!

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April 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
One green and four brown stars left! Pick up orders available today and tomorrow then I’m off for Xmas!

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A brown paper star held in front of a white wall.
December 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
New wall hangings available on my shop!

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A wall hanging with red beads and ribbon and black fringe. Main image is of two hands pulling apart a pomegranate. A quilted style wall hangings with black fringe. The main image is of two arms holding a bundle of winter roses. a bright coral wall hanging of two banana slugs getting it on! The piece is decorated with vibrant coral fringe, beaded blue hearts, and blue and pink ribbons. The piece is hung on an old wooden fence. The mood is cutesy and fun. a warm pink, coral, cream and brown wall hanging with coral bows and fringe hanging in front of rustic wooden background. The image on the fabric is of two varieties of chrysanthemum flowers kissing.
December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
Blackberries 🖤

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October 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
Huckleberry tats

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Black ink upper thigh huckleberry branch. Black ink lower leg huckleberry branch framing the clients knee. Side view of black ink upper thigh huckleberry branch. Photo that showcases how these asymmetrical huckleberry tattoos are in conversation and balance each other.
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
A very fun chicken custom for sisters 🖤

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Photo of two sisters arms with their new black ink chicken tattoos! The tattoos are about 3” and located on the one sister’s forearm and one sister’s bicep. The chickens have on little babushkas and are tattooed in a simple blackwork style. They are both adorable and classy!
July 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
I recently had the pleasure of being invited to speak on The Self Advocate! Link to listen on my website!

#disability #disabilitypride #pride #pridemonth #disabilityjustice #trans #queer #qttr #queerart #queerartist #yyjtattoo #yyjarts #yyjartist #victoriatattoo #vancouverislandtattoo
A screen shot of the link to The Self Advocate podcast episode with Alice Klein and guests from Grae Salisbury’s website. A blue box with with lettering says “New podcast episode. Tattoo Arts. The self advocate.” Under this is written in black text “The Self Advocate Podcast Episode. July 2025. In this episode, Alison Klein talks with Kenofswards and Grae Salisbury about their tattoo careers, disability, and visual arts. If you have any questions or comments, please email Alison Klein at alison.Mira.klein@gmail.com.”
July 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
“You’re in love. You are loved.”

What were these future telling paper folding toys called? I have so many memories of them, but I don’t remember if they have a name.

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A black ink tattoo of child’s future telling paper folding toy surrounded by clover. A black ink tattoo of child’s future telling paper folding toy surrounded by clover.
May 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
Love the scribbly shadows on this one 🖤

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A tattoo on a light skinned person’s upper thigh of a kneeling woman holding up a vase overflowing with orchids. The position makes it look like she is offering them up or offering them as a gift. The tattoo is done in a line would style and the mood is calm, reflective, etc.
May 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
Second side done!

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Two asymmetrical knee decorations that fall above and beside the right knee and below and beside the left knee. The black ink tattoos have some shading and are delicate looking. A close up of the right side tattoo. This tattoo has salmon ripe berries and lush leaves. This tattoo is on a Caucasian person.
April 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
Covid consiouse event this week downtown! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

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A Third Place – Open Air Session (See "More Details" for Access Info)
Hi, friends! We're looking forward to coming together again for our third annual spring social, this time with access info!! Join us April 25th from 6pm to ~11pm, at The Fort Common for an evening of ...
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April 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
I will from now on be posting last min tattoo spots here on Bluesky! 💙Best way to make sure you see it? Follow #yyjtattoos and similar hashtags so that you see my and other local artists last minute spots!

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White letting with a black backing says “last minute spots” above a sparrow in flight drawn in black in on a white background. The bird looks at the viewer in a curious manner.
March 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
It’s tragic that getting a tattoo is more accessible for many people than going to the ER.

Please fill this out! It could make our healthcare accessible for many people!

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donoharmbc.bsky.social DoNoHarm BC @donoharmbc.bsky.social · Mar 21
Stay safe out there: ventilate, vaccinate, educate, mitigate 😷 And join us at donoharmbc.ca/masks-in-hea... to demand that BC keep & strengthen healthcare mask protections. Patients & frontline workers need consistent, evidence-based safety year round - not policies that change with the weather!
Blue, yellow and black graphic with an illustration of a person in an N95, fist raised, holding a sign that reads: Keep (and improve) masks in healthcare. Text at the top reads, Have your say by April 1, and at the bottom it says, Add your voice: www.DoNoHarmBC.ca Email, call, fax, send postcards, share your story, spread the word. In the corner is the DoNoHarm BC logo and a QR code.
March 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
Masked local makers market today!

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A pastel yellow poster with fluffy pink and black kittens that have green sprouts growing out the tops of their heads. Bubble letters announce “Speing Bean Market” and the lavender text underneath reads 11am- 7pm March 22nd @ Da Vinci Centre.
March 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
🖤 Custom Books Opening 🖤 Friday the 14th at 9pm my custom form will be available on my website (link in bio). My flash books are also currently open and you can find available flash on my website 🖤

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Four collaged photos of fine line and black work tattoos on a range of skin tones from pale to dark caramel. Tattoos are of birds, a magical humanoid angel, and blackberries.
March 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
A flower head 🖤

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March 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
graesalisbury.bsky.social
Sparrow tattoo 🖤

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A sparrow in black ink is tattooed just above a floral tattoo and the person’s elbow ditch. Person is thin with light skin. A sparrow in black ink is tattooed just above a floral tattoo and the person’s elbow ditch. Person is thin with light skin. This photo is taken come a bit further back than the first.
March 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
jbirdcanada.bsky.social
I stand with Ukraine. I stand with Ukrainian people whose country was unjustly invaded by Russian forces. I stand with Zelenskyy! #Ukraine #Zalensky #yyjartist #yyjarts #penandink #illustrator #inktober52
February 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM