Business Details
24 Years
experience
Contemporary Canadian Art Gallery in Victoria BC
Established in 2002, The Avenue Gallery has emerged as a premier boutique art destination in the Pacific Northwest. Our gallery specializes in contemporary Canadian fine art, representing a diverse roster of painters, sculptors, glass artists, and jewelers. With over two decades of experience, we curate ever-changing exhibits that cater to both novice art enthusiasts and seasoned collectors. Our team combines academic expertise in art history with hands-on experience in curation and artist relations, ensuring professional handling and presentation of every artwork.We maintain strong relationships with artists and collectors while upholding the vision of founder Heather Wheeler, who established the gallery's reputation for excellence. Our commitment to quality extends to personalized client service, secure shipping, and educational insights about the artists and their creative processes. Located in Victoria, British Columbia, we serve a global clientele through both in-person visits and online platforms.
Services
Contemporary Art Sales
Art Consultation
Online Art Purchases
International Shipping
Artist Representation
Art Curation Services
Art Valuation
Gallery Exhibitions
Art Education
Custom Framing
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in contemporary Canadian art curation
- Our team includes art historians with advanced academic credentials
- We provide personalized art consultation services for collectors
- Our secure international shipping has satisfied clients worldwide
- We maintain direct relationships with represented artists for authenticity
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Top-notch quality
Excellent shipping
Curated collections
Professional service
Services
Contemporary Art Sales
The Avenue Gallery offers an extensive collection of contemporary Canadian artworks including paintings, sculptures, and glass pieces. Our inventory features both emerging and established artists, with pricing options ranging from accessible to investment-grade works. Each piece undergoes careful selection to maintain curatorial excellence while catering to diverse aesthetic preferences and collection goals.
Art Consultation
Our art consultation services help clients find perfect pieces matching their aesthetic vision and spatial requirements. With expertise in contemporary Canadian art history and market trends, we provide informed guidance for both new collectors and experienced patrons seeking to expand their collections with meaningful acquisitions.
International Shipping
We offer secure international shipping for all purchased artworks with specialized packaging to ensure safe transit. Our logistics network successfully delivers to locations worldwide, from Johannesburg to London, maintaining artwork integrity through meticulous handling procedures developed over two decades of experience.
Artist Representation
The Avenue Gallery represents contemporary Canadian artists through exhibition opportunities and professional development support. We provide promotional expertise, market insights, and direct connections between creators and collectors while maintaining high standards for artistic quality and professional presentation across all represented disciplines.
Online Art Sales
Our e-commerce platform enables 24/7 online art purchases with real-time inventory updates. The website features detailed artist biographies, high-resolution artwork images, and secure transaction processing, allowing global clients to acquire pieces like Philip Mix paintings or William Liao acrylics from anywhere in the world.
People
Kathleen Prince
Owner
Owner Kathleen Prince holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in History in Art from the University of Victoria. With curatorial experience at Legacy Art Gallery and Maltwood Museum, she transitioned from juror roles to assume ownership in 2025, maintaining the gallery's artistic vision while cultivating artist relationships.
Heather Wheeler
Founder
Founder Heather Wheeler established The Avenue Gallery in 2002, creating a space that celebrated both art and community. Her legacy continues through the gallery's operations, which maintain her commitment to showcasing exceptional Canadian artists in a welcoming environment.
Catherine
Art Consultant
Catherine combines education background with art expertise to help clients find perfect pieces. With 21 years at the gallery, her detail-oriented approach and passion for design assist customers in selecting artworks that align with their aesthetic vision and personal satisfaction.
Kathi
Art Specialist
Kathi brings BFA credentials and professional pottery experience to her role. With expertise in glass blowing, jewellery-making, and painting, she offers clients technical insights into artistic processes while focusing on contemporary works that maintain the gallery's curatorial standards.
India
Gallery Associate
India contributes academic art history background and international experience to her gallery role. Holding advanced degrees from the University of Victoria, she connects with artists and visitors through shared passion for art's emotional impact and functional aesthetics.
Questions
Does The The Avenue Gallery ship artwork internationally?
Yes, we provide secure international shipping with specialized packaging to locations worldwide, including recent deliveries to Johannesburg and London.
How can I purchase art online?
Our e-commerce platform allows 24/7 online purchases with real-time inventory updates and secure transaction processing for paintings, sculptures, and glassworks.
Do you represent emerging Canadian artists?
We actively represent both emerging and established contemporary Canadian artists across multiple disciplines including painting, sculpture, and glass art.
What art consultation services do you offer?
Our consultants help clients select artworks matching their aesthetic vision using expert knowledge of contemporary Canadian art history and market trends.
Are artworks insured during shipping?
All shipped artworks receive meticulous packaging and insurance coverage, ensuring safe delivery through our established logistics network.
Can I visit the gallery in person?
Our Victoria location welcomes visitors at 2184 Oak Bay Ave, offering immersive gallery experiences with knowledgeable staff assistance since 2002.
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Reviews (7)
Eddie Lascu
Jul 16, 2021
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This pandemic has hit us all very hard. With all the stores closed for in-person shopping, many of us had to resort to the use of the Internet and that proved to be very difficult, especially if you were looking for something very special to impress your wife on her birthday. Cue in The Avenue Gallery with their fantastic personnel (I am looking at you, Kathleen and Heather) that is so knowledgeable, helpful and ready to assist you in any way they can. My wife present arrived in perfect condition and super fast. Even though it was a very delicate glass piece whose transportation made me very nervous
Perry Leibel
May 15, 2021
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Thanks to Kathleen and Heather for the swift processing and shipping of a beautiful and delicate glass vase for my wife's birthday...the vase arrived safely via FEDEX within 2 days of my calling and was double boxed and packed professionally. It exceeded my wife's expectations vs the picture on the website. Thanks folks.
Jason V.
Dec 29, 2020
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Great at gallery with beautiful at work. Service was very friendly and helpful. They assisted us and arranged getting a piece of artwork we liked from another gallery far away.
Val Murray
Dec 05, 2020
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Avenue Gallery is my favourite gallery in Victoria, so when we renovated our house I looked there for the perfect piece of art for a feature wall in our home. I found the perfect painting, which the gallery owner, Heather, personally came and hung for us. Having Heather come in person to our home means a lot to us, so that this special painting by Shinah Lee is perfectly placed in its feature location.
The pieces that Heather chooses for her gallery are unique and inviting. there is no pressure to buy - just super welcoming people and exceptional art in paint, glass, pottery, sculpture and jewellery
The pieces that Heather chooses for her gallery are unique and inviting. there is no pressure to buy - just super welcoming people and exceptional art in paint, glass, pottery, sculpture and jewellery
J. Howey
Nov 11, 2020
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I'd been eyeing Val Nunns' baroque pearl pendant for awhile. Online purchase was painless and delivery was quick. It was everything (and more: the pearl is sooo huge!) that the photos demonstrated. So clean and elegant: I will treasure it! Customer service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this gallery!
Keegan Wheeler
Jul 25, 2020
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Amazing art gallery run by wonderful people. I have been there when they have had an artist painting and they even had wine and cheese for the out for anyone who came in to watch. It was such a nice experience seeing such beautiful art being created. The store is filled with gorgeous art that ranges from paintings to handmade jewelry. I highly recommend stopping in if you are ever in Oak Bay.
C. L.
Sep 05, 2017
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So very impressed with the friendliness and speed of service I received from the Avenue Gallery. I ordered a beautiful pendant through their website and very soon after received a warm email thanking me and letting me know about delivery. They generously sped up delivery for me so that I could wear the piece to a special event and indeed it arrived incredibly fast. Absolutely love my new Kevin Cremin flower pendant and would not hesitate to order from this gallery again. Thank you for a very positive online experience Avenue Gallery!
