Beyond Van Gogh exhibit in Victoria delayed due to permit issue
![van, gogh, exhibition, immersive Imaginative and deeply entrancing, Beyond Van Gogh offers its audience something out of a dream.](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2021/7/29/van--gogh--exhibition--immersive-1-5528744-1627604001891.png)
Ongoing delays with the opening of the Beyond Van Gogh art exhibit in Victoria are frustrating ticketholders.
People who purchased tickets to the exhibit, which was set to launch on Oct. 14, have been told twice now that the event has been postponed.
Some are left wondering if the event will happen at all.
A massive tent that was supposed to be set up at the Bayview Roundhouse Site in Vic West has been on location for about three months waiting to be set up.
But a miscommunication between company Paquin Entertainment and the City of Victoria about what permit is needed to operate the exhibit has the start date in limbo.
"Unfortunately, instead of [Paquin] going down the road of a temporary permit, which is always the case, it started up and got into the formal development permit application process, which requires city council and a whole long-time period, which is not necessary for a 90-day temporary structure," said Ken Mariash, owner of the Bayview Roundhouse site.
The delay has many ticketholders concerned.
One woman who spoke with CTV News said she purchased four tickets for her family and has rescheduled twice.
The family is now scheduled to attend the exhibit on Dec. 7, but if the event gets postponed again the woman said she'll be asking for a refund.
On Friday afternoon, Paquin said it was working with the city and the Bayview team to resolve the issue.
A new opening date will be announced when the company is "absolutely certain" it can deliver it, the company said.
Anyone looking for a refund can email hello@vangoghvictoria.com.
Over the past two years, the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit has been set up in more than 50 cities across seven countries, according to Paquin.
"We know Victoria has been excited about our event as thousands of you have committed to come to the exhibition," reads part of the statement Friday.
"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this delay."
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6978649.1722015109!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Missing 3-year-old boy found dead in creek in Mississauga, Ont.: police
A three-year-old boy has been found dead a day after he went missing in a park in Mississauga, Ont., Peel police say.
Celine Dion delivers stirring comeback performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Against the rainy Paris night sky, Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career with a powerful performance from the Eiffel Tower to open the Olympic Games.
Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before residents can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes 'for several weeks.'
Irish museum pulls Sinead O'Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash
An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday.
Winnipeg senior's account overdrawn for $146,000 water bill
A Winnipeg senior is getting soaked with a six-figure water bill.
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former U.S. president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.
Driver charged after flashing high beams at approaching police
Orillia OPP arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving after flashing their high beams.
Turpel-Lafond won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer
The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous heritage.
Major Canadian bank experiences direct deposit outage on payday
Scotiabank says it has fixed a technical issue that impacted direct deposits on Friday morning.