Friday, April 25, at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor
Admission is by donation
No registration required 

“Public art exists to thicken the plot.” – Vito Acconci 

This interdisciplinary symposium brings together artists, scholars, curators, activists, city officials, community organizations, and engaged citizens to examine and discuss the goals, perceptions, problems, and possibilities of public art in Victoria. 

Reclaim the Streets involves a number of public events, activities, and artworks, as well as a two-day symposium. The symposium features presentations and a series of roundtable discussions to encourage audience involvement and participation in these important conversations. 

For more information: http://openspace.ca/reclaimthestreets

Reclaim the Streets is presented by Open Space in partnership with the City of Victoria and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, with support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the British Columbia Community Gaming Grant, the Capital Regional District, Cloverdale Paint, Benjamin Moore Paint, MediaNet, Garrick's Head Pub, the Ministry of Casual Living, the Wayward School, OuterSpace Gallery, the Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group, Wandering Eye Media, the City Talks and the Joint.