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. Art Battle is a global phenomenon, with events in over 80 cities worldwide. Artists: This could be you! Apply here. Follow our Instagram to see artists announced. Meet the folks on stage: Host: Jag Moussa (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: Dj Primitive. @primitivehustle. DJ, promoter, impresario. Meet the coordinators: Event Producer: Christine Richardson (she/her) - Christine has spent years shaping Victoria’s arts and nightlife, including her time as General Manager at the Victoria Event Centre. She loves creating safer spaces for self-expression and celebration. Christine is excited to bring Art Battle back to Victoria in a new venue, and when she’s not producing events, you’ll often find her running bars, coordinating harm reduction at festivals, or working behind the scenes to support the community. Marketing Coordinator: Zoe Harvey (she/her) - Founder of Victoria Cocktail Week and the BC Spirits Trail, and a former Art Battle participant, Zoe brings her creative energy to running social media and promotions. Digital Communications Specialist: Nikki Frazer (she/her) - Nikki runs the photography for Art Battle and does background logistics to make the experience great for guests. She is your night of contact for auctions and voting.