The ArtSea Studio Tour is one of Vancouver Island’s longest running self-guided studio tours.
We are pleased to present the
The ArtSea Studio Tour took place on October 14th and 15th, 2023
Thanks to everyone that came out to see the talents and treasures on the Saanich Peninsula!
2023 ArtSea Studio Tour Event Photos
2023 ArtSea Studio Tour – Participant Work
ArtSea is pleased to present a sneak peek at some of the artwork you will discover on the 2023 ArtSea Studio Tour weekend, October 14th and 15th, 2023.
2023 ArtSea Studio Tour – In the Media
2023 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
2023 ArtSea Studio Tour – Online Interactive Map
How to prepare for the Studio Tour – Tips and Tricks for Participants (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?
Please be informed that some artists and artisans have experienced theft of their work during open studio events in the region.
Please use caution when welcoming visitors into your space!
2023 ArtSea Studio Tour Registration (closed for 2023)
Please read each of the following Studio Participant Guidelines (recently updated) before proceeding to the registration form (click the yellow “Register to participate in the 2023 ArtSea Studio Tour” button below).
- The ArtSea Studio Tour is open to all ArtSea Members with a studio or display space on the Saanich Peninsula.
- The ArtSea Studio Tour Registration fee: $100 (non-refundable) paid at the time of registration.
- If you do not have a studio on the Peninsula or a space that is suitable, but would like to participate in the ArtSea Studio Tour, please email studiotour@artsea.ca before you register to participate. We will do our best to arrange a studio space for you (there may be an additional registration fee).
- Studio Tour participants will have a current 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 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 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).
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 (or earlier if all spaces are filled).
If you have any questions, please email our amazing volunteer Studio Tour Committee Lead, Wendy Picken at: studiotour@artsea.ca
2023 REGISTRATION FULL
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, and her team of volunteers for investing time and energy to organize the ArtSea Studio Tour, and going above and beyond to provide support for our local artists and artisans!
- Wendy was also the lead for the 2022 Studio Tour, and the 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 COMMUNITY SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
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.
