Winning Art from the 2009 Sooke Fine Arts Show

The Sooke Fine Arts Show has a proud history that began in 1986 and was organized for 20 years by the Sooke Region Museum.

In 2007, the newly created Sooke Fine Arts Society worked diligently to renew the tradition of hosting an outstanding celebration of the artistic talent from around our region.

We are pleased to present some of our past winners here:

Go to the Photo gallery to view photos of the 2009 winning art.

Best in Show sponsored by the Community of Sooke
“Clematis” by Cim Macdonald

Best 2D sponsored by the Victoria Airport Authority
“The Soloist” by Henriette Tibbs

Best 3D sponsored by Island Vacation Homes
“When we were young girls, we made our clothes from scratch” by Beverly Petow

Best Photography sponsored by Island Blue Print Co., Ltd.
“Tainted Love” by Jennifer Callioux

Best Jewellery sponsored by SunRiver Estates/Citta Construction
“West Coast Hummingbird” by Brett Borrie

Best Ceramic or Glass sponsored by KB Design
“Giant” by Tina Fyfe

Best Fibre or Mixed Media sponsored by RE/MAX Camosun
“Eastern Meditation” by Margit Huszar

Juror’s Choice Awards sponsored by Sooke Community Arts Council
Juror’s Choice - Peter Symcox | “Russian Sakura” by Evguenia Ioganov

Juror’s Choice – Doug Udell | “A Serious Effort” by Iris Nardini

Juror’s Choice – Victor Arcega | “Ucky” by J. Neil Newton

People’s Choice Award sponsored by the West Shore Arts Council
“Passing Tulips in the Rain” by Anne Swannell

Children’s Choice Award sponsored by the West Shore Arts Council
“White Horse” by June Hunter

Committee’s Choice Award sponsored by the Sooke Fine Arts Society
“Cottage Country” by Therese Johnston

Honourable Mentions sponsored by Lûxe Home Interiors
“Fruit in the Desert” by Horst-g Loewel
“Garry Oak Rocker” by Rusty Sage
“Autumn Pond” by Alan Kohut
“The Wild Yukon” by Sheila Mather
“Easter” by Ruby Eileen Simrose