ArtSea is a volunteer-run 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 Gallery Exhibition Calendar
The ArtSea Gallery is situated along the beautiful waterfront walkway in Sidney, BC. There is a new exhibition almost every week; show hours vary slightly with each exhibition. Please check the gallery calendar below to see the list of current and upcoming shows. We are thrilled to welcome our local artists and artisans, and our visitors to the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park!
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September 2021
Unlocking Extraordinary
September 17-23, 2021, daily between 10am-4pm.
Eight local artist friends are pleased to showcase their oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, tiny clay vignettes and Sparklelily jewelry for you!
Lois Brown, Melinda Neal, Heather Maciak, Cathy Schulhauser, Geri Byrne, Marni Siddons, Sue Sutton and Heidi Trost will be onsite daily demonstrating their extraordinary art, having fun, painting and creating. Stop in and say hi!
Watercolours — Together Apart
September 24-30, 2021, daily between 10am-4pm.
Join us for a display of our Watercolours and the following Watercolour Classes:
• Crystal Hearts
• Transparent Glass Bunny
• Colour Explorations
October 2021
Creative Rhapsody
October 1 - 7, 2021, daily between 10am-4pm.
A collection of eclectic pieces that reminds one of a musical "rhapsody". We use imagery, colour and texture to achieve this!
Boreal Expressions and Country Landscapes
October 8-14, 2021, daily between 10am-4pm.
Watercolours of the boreal forest and country landscapes of where we live and across our beautiful country of Canada. Country scenes provide nostalgia whereas the Boreal Forest a sense of the spiritual and discovery in nature.
Watercolours, Fast and Free
October 15-21, 2021, daily between 10am-4pm
A classic show of the last year's pieces. Artist in attendance for demonstrations.
Peninsula Plein Air Painters Annual Exhibit
October 22-28, 2021, daily between 10am-4pm
The members of this group are local artists and will exhibit their art, both plein-air and studio work. Their unique view of the landscapes, seascapes and other depictions, involve a variety of media, styles and observations. Their work is a personal statement on how they see and capture the appeal of our local assets, whether natural or manmade. Please drop in, view the exhibit, ask questions or perhaps reminisce about some of the familiar images you may recognize. All artwork is for sale.
Early Bird Christmas Show
October 29 - November 4, 2021, daily between 10am-4pm
Painting, sculpture, glass work, felt dolls and jewelry.
November 2021
Artists and Colour: A Personal Response in Fibre
November 5-11, 2021
From Emily Carr to Vincent Van Gogh - 12 fibre art works inspired by famous paintings, each one rendered in a chosen monochromatic colour. Previously displayed at various galleries in BC. 2 years in the making and last exhibition of these works. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Fibres and Beyond
November 19-25, 2021
Stop into the gallery between 10am-4pm, daily. More details to be announced.
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.
