Atelier
May 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily May 15-21
Exhibition Details: The Atelier: the studio of a woman
The Experience: ‘The Atelier’ is an invitation into an immersive experience of art and creativity. Visitors will enter a space that delights and inspires. Surrounded by vignettes of easels, art tools & materials and fresh flowers, they will feel as though they have truly stepped into a woman’s private art studio. Paintings, photographs and works on paper will be hung salon style, while ‘cabinets of curiosities’ will display small sculptural works. Interactive creative stations, designed to spark our guests’ imaginations, will give them an opportunity to experience the pleasure of art-making. Visiting the show will be an interlude, a sojourn to a bygone era of art and beauty.
The Art: The artwork will embody the essence of romanticism. Travel-inspired works integrate architecture and ancient ruins in a fresh style. Lush botanicals reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age are given a modern twist. Seashells, stones and other natural motifs evoke memories of travel and leisure time. Sculptures and assemblage pieces appear to hail from faraway places. Our intention is to invite visitors to connect with the part of themselves that longs to explore distant places and inspire them to ignite the creativity within themselves.
Participants: Michelle Ford, Lisa Edwards
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The ArtSea Gallery Program is presented by ArtSea Community Arts Council.
There is a new art exhibition each week at the ArtSea Gallery. Explore diverse art, meet artists, and experience creativity and community. Exhibitions and workshops are presented and managed by local artists and artisans.
A wonderful team of ArtSea Staff and volunteers maintain the gallery space and office so that is available for the use of the community.
The gallery facility is owned and the exterior property is maintained by the Town of Sidney.
ArtSea is pleased to work together with the Town of Sidney and other contributors, including the District of North Saanich, the District of Central Saanich, the Victoria Foundation, and Peninsula Co-op to provide this space as a hub for community connection and enrichment.
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.
