Art Battle Victoria - September 5, 2025

Art Battle is live, competitive painting like you’ve never seen before. In three fast-paced rounds, artists battle the clock and each other to create their best work in just 20 minutes.

As they paint, you’ll move around the easels, witnessing the creative process up close. Grab a beverage, cast your vote to help decide the winner, and bid in a silent auction to take your favourite piece home.

Artists:

This could be you!

Follow our to see artists announced.

This month’s theme is Celebration.

Meet the folks on stage:

Host: (he/him) - Multi-award-winning multimedia artist, creator of Royal C.U.N.T, stage performer, and gender-neutral salon boss. Everything Jag does is art. He’s witty, kind and cheeky, always challenging what’s normalized and encouraging everyone to show up as their most authentic selves. Jag is guaranteed to dazzle and inspire you.

DJ: (he/him) - DJ, automotive painter, skater and happy guy!

Meet the coordinators:

(she/her) - Former General Manager of the Victoria Event Centre, Christine is bringing Art Battle back to a new space! She wears many hats, including managing the Good Night Out street team pilot, running the bar at KWENCH and Pride.

(she/her) - Founder of Victoria Cocktail Week and the BC Spirits Trail, and a former Art Battle participant, Zoe is running social media, promotions, and capturing artist content at the event.

Bar:

There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned drinks available for purchase. Card purchases only.

Restrictions:

All ages event (Minors must leave by 10PM)

Accessibility:

The venue has automatic doors, ramps, an elevator, and gender-neutral bathrooms.

Conduct:

We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism or ageism will not be tolerated.

Partners:

Big thanks to for providing venue space.

If you’re looking for event space, an office, or coworking, check out this creative, inclusive, femme-owned and operated, B Corp-certified space.

Thank you to for supporting the Art Battle relaunch!

Sarah is a Realtor known for her honesty, integrity, and genuine care for the people she works with. She believes relationships matter more than transactions and is always happy to help, whether you're exploring the market or just starting out.

This event takes place on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) speaking peoples, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Territorial acknowledgments are only a small step in the broader work of dismantling colonial systems that continue to impact Indigenous communities. We invite guests to move beyond acknowledgment by engaging in self-education and redistributing resources.

Some ways to support:

Host or Publisher Art Battle International