ArtSea Studio Tour

Please review the 2026 ArtSea Studio Tour Participant Guidelines before you register.

• The 2026 ArtSea Studio Tour will take place on October 3rd and 4th, 2026.
• The ArtSea Studio Tour is open to all ArtSea Members with a studio or display space on the Saanich Peninsula.
• If you do not have a studio or suitable space on the Saanich Peninsula but would like to participate, please contact the ArtSea Studio Tour Lead, Wendy Picken before you complete the application at StudioTour@artsea.ca. We will do our best to arrange a shared or hosted studio space, but availability is not guaranteed and may involve an additional fee.
• Studio Tour participants must have a current Individual ArtSea Membership at the time of registration. (Get your ArtSea Membership here)
• An interactive online map will feature each registered participant, including location, and information, including artist name, one or two images, a brief artist bio (this information is provided by the participant in the registration form). Participants can share the link to the online interactive map from their website or social media channels.
• A single-page, 8.5″ x 11″ printed guide will also be produced. It will include a list of all registered participants with artist name, address, artist medium (as provided on the application form), and a corresponding numbered dot showing the approximate studio locations on a map of the Saanich Peninsula. A limited number of printed guides (2000) will be distributed to designated locations on the Saanich Peninsula and Greater Victoria. This document will also be available for download/personal printing on the ArtSea website (artists that would like to print hard-copies are welcome to download the PDF and print/distribute as desired).
• The ArtSea Studio Tour will be promoted through the ArtSea website, newsletter, and social media channels, as well as through the distribution of posters, printed guides, and an interactive online map (which received over 8,300 views in 2025). The event will also benefit from cross-promotion through community partners. To help maximize visibility, we encourage all registered participants to actively promote their involvement through personal networks, social media, community bulletin boards, and local media outlets.
• ArtSea Studio Tour directional signage – three signs will be provided for each participating location (to be collected prior to the Studio Tour weekend and returned after the event). Additional signs may be available at a cost. A fee may be charged for signs that are misplaced or not returned.
•  Participants will prepare their artwork and studio space ahead of time.
• Participants must provide a tally (count and report the number of visitors) for each day. This information is used in funding reports to the Province of BC, local municipalities, and other program supporters.
• Space is Limited. don’t miss this great opportunity to share your work with the community. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first served basis until spaces are filled. To ensure you do not miss the call to artist for this and other ArtSea Programs, sign up for the monthly ArtSea Newsletter

• If you have any questions, please email: studiotour@artsea.ca

How to prepare:

• Ensure your studio is clearly marked and accessible.
• Make sure your artwork and studio space is clean and inviting.
• Promote your involvement through personal networks, social media, community bulletin boards, and local media outlets.
• Think about how would you like to greet visitors and what information would you like to share? Consider answers to these common questions:

1. What is most important for visitors to know about you and your artwork?
2. How did you get your start?
3. What kept you motivated through the past few years?
4. What are you really passionate about?
5. What advice would you give younger artists just starting their artistic journey?