The ArtSea Studio Tour is one of Vancouver Island’s longest running self-guided studio tours. We are pleased to be returning to an in-person Studio Tour on:
October 15th and 16th, 2022
10am – 4pm, daily
Visit one of the participating studios on the Saanich Peninsula to view recent works, enjoy artist demonstrations, and to learn about inspirations and the reasons why participants produce the work they love.
Download a PDF version of the 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour Poster
2022 ArtSea Studio Tour Interactive Map
Scroll around, zoom in, click icons for more information.
Click to view full screen – top right corner of the interactive map.- Click to view lists associated with map icons – top left corner of the interactive map. Lists include participating artists, locations to pick up a printed brochure, and event sponsors and supporters.
- 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour Participants. Each red number corresponds to a participating artist location on the map. Click on the numbers to learn more about the artist, see samples of their work, find additional information by clicking on links provided. You can also use the map to navigate to the studio location.
- Printed Brochure and Guide for the 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour are available at these locations.
- 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour sponsors and supporters. ArtSea is grateful for the support we receive from our funders and partners, which help us to provide programs for our community.
Click to view full screen – top right corner of the interactive map.
Click to view lists associated with map icons – top left corner of the interactive map. Lists include participating artists, locations to pick up a printed brochure, and event sponsors and supporters.
2022 ArtSea Studio Tour Participants. Each red number corresponds to a participating artist location on the map. Click on the numbers to learn more about the artist, see samples of their work, find additional information by clicking on links provided. You can also use the map to navigate to the studio location.
Printed Brochure and Guide for the 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour are available at these locations.
2022 ArtSea Studio Tour sponsors and supporters. ArtSea is grateful for the support we receive from our funders and partners, which help us to provide programs for our community.Link to this Google Map (use this on your phone, or share with others):
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1PznYb_w5HpVnkQBxV1wvFc9ch9EFuvw&usp=sharing
2022 ArtSea Studio Tour – Printed Brochure
Pick up your hard-copy brochure at the following locations:
(or click the image to download your own PFD copy of the brochure).
- The ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney
- The Sidney Information Centre, Beacon Ave
- McTavish Academy of Art, North Saanich
- Deep Cove Market, North Saanich
- Tanners Books, Sidney
- Beacon Books, Sidney
- Village Gallery, Sidney
- Peninsula Gallery, Sidney
- Sidney Pier Hotel
- The Fickle Fig (Mills Rd), North Saanich
- The Brentwood Bay Village Emporium
- Red Barn Market, Mattick’s Farm, Vic.
- Mitchel Farms, Central Saanich
- The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
- Ivy’s Books, Victoria
- Munros Books, Victoria
- Side Street Studio, Victoria
Remembering Betty Rollins
Betty was a long time member of ArtSea Community Arts Council and She loved welcoming visitors to her home/studio during the Studio Tours.
Elisabeth Rollins Studio was always # 1 in the tour brochure. She generously opened her home, hosting every Spring and Fall the After Tour potluck gathering for the participating artists.
Thank you Betty.
Information for 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour Participants
How to prepare for the Studio Tour – Tips and Tricks (click)
How to prepare:
- Ensure your studio is clearly marked and accessible.
- Make sure your artwork and studio space is clean and inviting.
- Think about how would you like to greet visitors and what information would you like to share? Consider answers to these common questions:
- What is most important for visitors to know about you and your artwork?
- How did you get your start?
- What kept you motivated through the past few years?
- What are you really passionate about?
- What advice would you give younger artists just starting their artistic journey?
Requirements and Guidelines for Studio Tour Participants (click)
- There is a non-refundable registration fee of $100 for the 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour.
- All Studio Tour Participants require a current (2021) ArtSea Membership. Learn More
- The 2022 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 space that is suitable, but would like to participate in the 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour, please email studiotour@artsea.ca
- Participants will prepare their artwork and studio space ahead of time.
- Participants will provide a tally (count the number of visitors) for each day of the Studio Tour; ArtSea uses this information to report back to the Province of BC, Peninsula Municipalities, and other organizations that provide funding that make this program possible).
2022 ArtSea Studio Tour Registration Details (2022 Registration Closed)
Participant Registration Open: June 1 – July 15, 2022 (Registration Closed)
- The 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour is open to all ArtSea Members with a studio or display space on the Saanich Peninsula.
- 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour Registration fee: $100 (non-refundable) paid at the time of registration.
- Studio Tour participants will have a current (2022) ArtSea Membership. Learn More
- Your studio or venue will be advertised in a hard-copy brochure with a guide, and an online interactive map. The brochure will be available at locations across the Peninsula, and the link to an online interactive map will be available to share on your website or social media channels.
- The 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour will also be advertised through the ArtSea website, social media, and partners network.
- Studio Tour directional signage is available for each participating location (to be collected prior to the Studio Tour weekend and returned after the event).
- Participants can request a pre-tour consultation with Committee Lead, Wendy Picken, to learn new techniques to promote and sell your work, and the dynamics of sales.
- Limited spaces available – don’t miss this great opportunity to share your work with the community. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first served basis until July 15, 2022 (or until all spaces are filled).
- If you have any questions, please email our amazing volunteer Studio Tour Committee Lead, Wendy Picken at: studiotour@artsea.ca
Many Thanks to:
- Our fantastic ArtSea Member Artists who open their studios to share local arts and culture with the community.
- Wendy Picken, Studio Tour Committee Lead, for investing her time and energy to organize the 2022 ArtSea Studio Tour, and going above and beyond to provide support for our local artists and artisans!
- Wendy was also the lead for our Virtual Artist Tour program (presented in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic, while we were not able to present the in-person Studio Tour).
- Check out the Virtual Artist Tour videos
ARTSEA WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR LOCAL, PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL PARTNERS!
We acknowledge the financial contribution from the Province of British Columbia, the municipalities of North Saanich and the Town of Sidney, and the support from Central Saanich.
ARTSEA WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
