Mark Loria Gallery

Mark Loria Gallery is a leading contemporary indigenous art gallery in Canada, specializing in Northwest Coast art pieces. This gallery, based in Victoria, BC, has been showcasing the best local indigenous artists in Vancouver Island, BC, and Canada for over 40 years. Four to six exhibitions are held a year, with new art from indigenous artists regularly added to the collection. We have the world's largest fine print collection. The gallery also features paintings, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and wearable art. Through donations to artist local communities, we help protect and preserve these arts. Our gallery is part of Alcheringa. The Aboriginal Australian term, Alcheringa, means the Dreamtime – the mythical creation era when all creatures and the earth were created through song. As in the Northwest Coast, Australia's myth and song maintain their spiritual world and landscape. The invisible song-lines also anchor Mother Earth. Our art is based on this idea and ritual. The artwork represents sacred art, the supernatural, and secrets in indigenous art, which is beyond what is shared or visible.

The gallery's reviews repeatedly praise Mark, who is both knowledgeable and welcoming, helping visitors to gain perspective on the artists and the pieces. They frequent mention the great selection of art at the gallery, particularly by contemporary indigenous artists. Moreover, clients report excellent customer service, saying that the staff went above and beyond to deliver the kind of art they wanted. It makes them eager to return and buy more art. The paintings, as well as their explanations, are educational and insightful. The gallery is a must-see for anyone looking for First Nations art and a welcoming space when they are in Victoria, according to the reviews. This is one of the best places to see, to learn more about and buy indigenous art. The views of the reviewers and the accolades are unanimous. Mark and his staff are reliable and welcoming, and their gallery is a waterhole for this type of art. With the variety and vibrancy of these works, the gallery is truly a cut above.