ArtSea Community Arts Council

Art, Culture, Community

ArtSea Community Arts Council is a charitable organization that works to ignite interest and appreciation for all forms of the arts and cultural activities on the Saanich Peninsula.

Happening in your community….

Workshop Registration OPEN
Build a Fish Lantern
with Jennifer Witvliet!

Join us for this 2-evening workshop on August 21st & 22nd
Cost: $60.00 CND, including materials
15 participants max

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ArtSea Studio Tour

Participant Registration for the
2025 ArtSea Studio Tour
is NOW OPEN
One of the longest-running self-guided tours on the Island, scheduled for:
October 4th and 5th, 2025

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ArtSea Gallery Rentals

Submit an application for a 2026 rental week at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park.
Beginning: June 1st 2025
Please review the updated ArtSea Gallery Rental Package.

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Salish Sea Lantern Festival

The Week of Lanterns:
August 17th – 23rd, 2025
Evening Festival:
August 23rd at Beacon Park, Sidney
A Celebration of art, light, culture, and community.

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ArtSea Gallery and Event Calendar

The ArtSea Gallery is situated along the beautiful waterfront walkway in Sidney, BC. From March through December, the ArtSea Gallery is open to visitors 7 days a week, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (hours vary slightly with each exhibition).

Scroll through the gallery calendar to learn more about upcoming shows. There is a new artist-directed exhibition almost every week!

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Donate to support arts and culture in your community.

ArtSea is a charitable organization and can issue a tax receipt in any amount!

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Planning an arts and culture initiative?

Apply Now for a Grant or Bursary.
ArtSea Members, including individuals and local groups, collectives, or organizations can apply for arts & culture grant and bursary funding through the SPACG Program.
Applications accepted all year!

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ArtSea Memberships

ArtSea Memberships are valid for one full year from the date of purchase. Returning Members will receive an annual email reminder to renew with a link to pay online.
New Members can apply for membership through the website.

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Get involved! …

Sign up for the ArtSea
E-Newsletter

Stay up-to-date with ArtSea programs and events, learn about new and returning registered programs, and find out what’s happening in your community.

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Join the ArtSea President’s Circle Supporters!

The President’s Circle is a group of philanthropic individuals and organizations that generously contribute to further the ArtSea mission of supporting and promoting arts and culture in our community.

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The ArtSea Scholarship

The Dianne Cross Award for the Arts is awarded each year to a graduating student or students from SD63 that will be pursuing the Arts.

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First Nations Artwork on Display
at the ArtSea Gallery

While visiting the ArtSea Gallery, be sure to check out the ArtSea Area (East end of the Gallery) to learn more about ArtSea programs and the organization. Also enjoy the artwork of local First Nations artists including a new raven carving by Coast Salish Carver, Tom LaFortune and read the personal experience and history shared by Kathleen Rose Sears and “Raven and the Eyes of Stolen Children”

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ArtSea is fortunate to operate within the unceded territory of the Coast Salish People – within the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation – Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout and Tseycum peoples.

ArtSea is grateful for support from our Provincial and Municipal partners.

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