Owner Matthew Hudon cites a stagnant retail market and changing spending habits for the decision to close the gallery after 30 years.
A downtown Victoria art gallery is shutting its doors today after 30 years of operation, with its owners citing instability in the retail market as the reason for the closure.
The contemporary art gallery, located at 1203 Broad St., will be shuttered permanently at 5 p.m. today. Hudon announced the decision March 14. The timing made sense as the gallery’s lease was up for renewal, according to Hudon. “This was the right time for us. Thirty years in Victoria has been phenomenal. But this is a business decision. Our intention was to carry on in Victoria, but this is the way it worked out.
“Victoria is a great city, and having two locations worked for us,” he said. “But now, post-pandemic, having multiple locations just doesn’t make sense. Retail has been shaken, and peoples’ spending habits have as well.” His paintings currently for sale through the Victoria location will be shipped to Edmonton, which leaves the veteran artist without local representation. He is making arrangements to showcase his work through Peninsula Art Gallery in Sidney, but he’s sad to see West End Gallery close. “It’s going to leave a hole in this city,” he said.
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