ArtSea Community Arts Council maintains a partnership with Coast Capital Savings to display large-scale artwork produced by ArtSea Members, at two locations.
Location 1: Sidney by the Sea
Location 2: Shelbourne, Victoria
The partnership between Coast Capital and ArtSea provides a valuable opportunity for artists to showcase their work within the community. It also enriches the community’s cultural landscape, providing residents and visitors with access to a diverse range of original, local artwork. Through this partnership, the community benefits from an enhanced artistic environment that fosters creativity, appreciation, and engagement with the arts.
Currently on display from June to September, 2024
Location 1: Coast Capital Savings, Sidney: 2297 Beacon Ave
Robin Kilistoff
Contact: robinkilistoff@yahoo.ca
Born in Ottawa in the 1950’s, Robin grew up with her mother, also an amateur artist. Her mother’s enthusiasm for the bucolic Ontario countryside stimulated Robin’s developing eye for the play of light and shadow.
Robin has been exposed to painting from the Group of Seven to European historical art, and continues her study and exploration of worldwide art.
Robin lives in the seaside village of Brentwood Bay. She joined an en plein air group and found the joy and frustration of painting alla prima. Lots to learn.
Robin paints landscapes and portraits, predominantly in oils, and dabbles in Chinese brush stroke.
Location 2 : Coast Capital Savings, 3750 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC
Donna Jean
Contact: dcjstudios@gmail.com
250-655-1855
Instagram – Donnajean_art
After waiting more than half my life to find time for my creative side, I started painting after receiving a gift of a plein aire kit from my sister. I was attracted to acrylics because of their quick drying time and I realized that I LOVED acrylics!
My ‘style’ has been wide open and I have enjoyed trying all types of subjects and styles, from portraits to landscapes to still life.
Interested in Displaying your work at a Coast Capital Location?
Are you an ArtSea Member that produces large-scale paintings, and would like learn more about the work that is selected for display at Coast Capital Savings? Please review the information below and submit your expression of interest.
Program Details and Guidelines for interested Artists
ARTIST OBLIGATIONS:
- All artwork must be identified on the back of the artwork with: Artists’ Name – Title – Artists’ Contact information – Size – Medium – Price
- Artwork must be ready to hang, with appropriate framing & proper hanging equipment securely in place; in good physical condition; undamaged and clean. Artsea reserves the right to refuse artwork not meeting these standards.
- Only 2D artwork can be accepted due to the commercial nature of the venue and includes paintings, photography, drawings and by prior agreement 2D fibre art. Only original artwork, not giclees, prints or copies thereof can be accepted.
- Artwork must be not smaller in total size than 18″ x 24″. This is due to the large commercial wall space available to member artists creating larger format 2D artwork.
- Artwork must not contain subject matter that may be inappropriate or offensive to the public and employees of this venue.
- Member artist will handle sales directly with the purchaser.
- No artwork is to be removed without the prior knowledge and consent of the Artsea Display Committee. Artwork can only be removed by the Artsea Committee & the site technician.
- Member artist will supply Artsea with a current bio for publicity/placement at display venue.
- Member artist will supply an inventory list of artwork before the artwork is displayed.
- Member artist agrees to have artwork photographed for the Artsea website promotional use.
ArtSea OBLIGATIONS:
- Artsea will provide sales labels for artwork, publicity and member artist biography at the venue.
- Artsea Community Display Committee will select the artwork based on level of skill, size, weight and overall professional finish.
- Artsea committee will display artwork in this venue for the period stated.
- At this time, there is no program registration fee or commission fee.
Expression of Interest – Submission Form
If you are a current ArtSea Member (or would like to become a member) and have read the above guidelines, please submit your expression of interest to display your work at one of two Coast Capital Savings locations.
Coast Capital Expression of Interest
ArtSea would like to extend a big THANK YOU!
ArtSea is grateful to Keith and Geri Levang for leading the Volunteer Coast Capital Art Display Committee , which also includes John Moloney and Bill Watt. Your time and effort make it possible for artists to display their work in the community, and it also enriches our local cultural landscape.
We would also like to thank Melinda Neal and Cathy Schulhauser for volunteering their time to run this partnership program from 2019 through 2022. They provided a wonderful opportunity for many ArtSea Members to display their work at two Coast Capital locations.
