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.

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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.
New Members can apply for membership through the website.

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2026 ArtSea Gallery Rentals

ArtSea has opened three additional rental weeks for the 2026 Season. Submit your application before they’re gone!
Please review the updated ArtSea Gallery Rental Package.

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Planning an arts and culture initiative? Apply NOW!

Apply Now for a Grant or Bursary.
Applications accepted throughout the year for arts & culture grant and bursary funding through the SPACG Program.

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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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Salish Sea Lantern Festival
August 16-22, 2026

A celebration of art, light, culture, and community. Join ArtSea every August for this highly anticipated event.
Join us on August 22, 2026 for the evening festival and lantern parade!

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ArtSea Studio Tour
October 3 & 4, 2026

The ArtSea Studio Tour is one of the longest-running self-guided tours on the Island.
In 2025, 44 artists and artisans participated with more than 7000 studio visits over one weekend.

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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.
Presented in June of 2026

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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 help support and promote arts and culture in our community.

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Donate to support arts and culture in your community.

ArtSea is a charitable organization that relies on community support to offer arts and cultural programming to our community. ArtSea can issue a tax receipt for a gift or donation in any amount!

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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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