Daily Event Calendar at the Sooke Fine Arts Show
Purchaser’s Preview - Thursday July 22nd, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tickets - $25 Call 250 642-7256 to reserve tickets, also available at the door
Sponsored by Road's End Contracting Ltd.
The Purchasers’ Preview Evening is a chance for art lovers to find the perfect addition to your growing art collection and have the first viewing of the show before it opens to the public. Enjoy an elegant selection of hors d’oeuvre and wines while you tour the show.
Artz4Boomers - Friday July 23rd, 10:00am to Noon.
Admission is by donation. Space is limted to 25. Please Call 250-642-7256 to register.
Sponsored by Victoria College of Art & Design
Art4Boomers is a chance to get a guided tour through the gallery by artist, instructor Victor Arcega of Victoria College of Art & Design. Learn about the various techniques used in the works displayed, ask questions about the styles and mediums used, and explore the possibilities for taking classes to help you find a way to express the artist within you.
Artists' Celebration Evening - Friday July 23rd 7:00pm to 10:00 pm.
A special event for invited guests including sponsors and artists. A night of celebrating with awards presentations and music.
Sponsored by 4M Bobcat & Trucking Ltd., David and Elinor McClimon
Music by The Paul Wainwright Band
Saturday July 24th
Musical Performers
11:00 - 11:30
Carmyn Slater - Piano
11:30 - 1:00
Sinclairs with Janet McTavish – Guitar, Mandolin
2:00 – 4:00
Marcelina Stanton - Spanish Guitar / Vocals
7:00 – 9:00
Artz4Fashion Show
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Bonnie Brugger - Fused glass
Louise Monfette – Acrylic
2:00 – 4:00
Michel DesRochers – Oil
Jacquetta Nisbett – Fibre
6:00 – 8:00
Neile Freeborn – Woodcarving
Melanie Willing – Acrylic/ink
Artz4Fashion - Saturday July 24th 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Included in the price of admission
New for 2010! Join in on an evening where the arts and the runway combine to bring fashion, creativity and style. Our models will be displaying the latest in wearable art. Find a new look for your next wardrobe addition.
Appetizers will be available for the evening and wine may be purchased for $4 / glass
Sunday July 25th
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
Brad Prevedoros - Guitar
2:00 – 4:00
Sinclairs – Guitar / Mandolin / Bass
6:00 – 8:00
Dave Gallant- Folk / Guitar
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Linda Rajotte – Jewellery / Viking knit
Helen Stewart – Intaglio print
2:00 – 4:00
Wendy Picken – Paintless finger painting
Jane F. Young – Acrylic / mixed media
6:00 – 8:00
Shane Sutherland – Stone sculpture
Sheila Beech – Fibre
Monday July 26th
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
Brad Prevedoros - Guitar
2:00 – 4:00
Doug Farr – Piano
6:00 – 8:00
Arioso Trio - A Capella Vocal Ensemble
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Muriel Sibley - Clay
Bobby Momsen - Acrylic
2:00 – 4:00
Muriel Sibley – Clay
Melanie Willing - Acrylic ink
6:00 – 8:00
Cat Fink – Pastels / charcoal
Barb Sinclair - Weaving
Seniors Tea - Monday July 26th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Point No Point Resort
Free for Seniors 65+ / $3 for under 65
Enjoy fine art and a cup of tea with scones and jam is an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon. On Monday enjoy the music of Doug Farr on Piano, and on Friday be entertained by John Pimm with a selection of guitar classics.
Tuesday July 27th
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
Shane Beech – Piano
2:00 – 4:00
Little Stars in Our Eyes with Pam Smirl, opens with 11 year old Cody Lan-Phavongkham on Piano - Open stage for Children 3–11 yrs
6:00 – 8:00
Dave Gallant – Folk / Guitar
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Kathleen Johannesson – Oil pastel
Barb Sinclair - Weaving
2:00 – 4:00
Jacquetta Nisbet - Fibre
Sheila Beech - Village Fish for Kids
6:00 – 8:00
Don Bastian - Wood carving
Jan Johnson - Steel sculpture
Artz4Kids. Tuesday July 27th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Dr Louise Morin & Dr Brian Joslin and Sooke CPCS
Admission is free for children however they must be accompanied by an adult.
Looking for a way to entertain the kids this summer? Let us help you by providing an afternoon of fun at Sooke Fine Arts. The afternoon will be filled with crafts, activities, entertainment and prizes especially designed for children under 12 years of age.Wednesday July 28th
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
Clark Brendon and Al Pease - Vintage Jazz / Swing
2:00 – 4:00
Thomas Kinzell – Piano (Keyboardist from Paul Wainwright) – Contemporary
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Jan Johnson - Steel sculpture
Beatrice Van Winden - Mixed media
2:00 – 4:00
Rosalie Matchett - Encaustic
Jenny Waelti-Walters - Monoprint
6:00 – 8:00
Regina Seib - Acrylic on canvas
Richard Williams – Acrylic
Thursday July 29th
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
West Coast Trio - Violin, Viola, Cello
2:00 – 4:00
Shane Beech – Piano
6:00 – 8:00
The Paul Wainwright Band - Sax Driven Groove Music
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Beatrice Van Winden - Mixed media
Lynn Worthington - Fibre
2:00 – 4:00
Susan Teece - Fibre
Phoebe Dunbar- Wood
6:00 – 8:00
Ian Laval - Wood furniture maker
Sheila Beech – Fibre
Taste of Sooke. Thursday July 29th 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsored by McCall Funeral Services, Totangi Properties Ltd , Sooke B&B Association , Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce and Sooke Harbour House
Evening Admission $12.00/pp Wine $4 / glass
A night to explore all that Sooke has to offer – come on out and sample tasty appetizers supplied by the amazing eating establishments of the region. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your friends, wander the gallery and gift shop to find that special item to add to your art collection.
Music by The Paul Wainwright Band
Friday July 30th
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
Shane Beech – Piano
2:00 – 4:00
John Pimm – Easy Listening Guitar
6:00 – 8:00
John Pimm – Easy Listening Guitar
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Bobby Momsen - Acrylic on feathers
Cheryl Parkinson - Ink resist
2:00 – 4:00
Brett Borrie - Engraving
Deborah Leigh - Pen & ink watercolour
6:00 – 8:00
Pierre De Wispelaere - Pastel
Don Bastian - Wood carving
Seniors Tea - Friday July 30th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Point No Point Resort
Free for Seniors 65+ / $3 for under 65
Enjoy fine art and a cup of tea with scones and jam is an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon.
Be entertained by John Pimm with a selection of guitar classics.
Saturday July 31st
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
John Pimm – Easy Listening Guitar
2:00 – 4:00
Ellen Himmer - Solo Cellist
6:00 – 8:00
Heather Burns - Quartet
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Judy Kozler - Pouring watercolour
Nancy Slaght - Soft Pastel
2:00 – 4:00
Sandhu Singh - Watercolour
Ian Laval - Wood furniture maker
6:00 – 8:00
Melanie Willing - Acrylic ink
Trisha Klus - Book structure
The Art of Wine -- A Tasting: Saturday, July 31st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsored by The Market Stores
Enjoy tasting a select variety of both red and white wines, plus cheese pairing for both red and white wine. You will receive a tasting glass and extensive tasting notes, as well. Price is $15 for 8 tastings plus a complimentary glass of wine. Admission to the show is an incremental $8.
Wine will also be available for purchase by the glass to enjoy while touring the show and the artist demonstrations, and while listening to The Heather Burns Quartet.
Sunday August 1st
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
Brad Prevedoros - Guitar
2:00 – 4:00
Brad Prevedoros - Guitar
6:00 – 8:00
Ellen Himmer & Shane Beech – Cello & Piano
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Horst-G Loewel - Oil
Nirmala Greenwell - Acrylic
2:00 – 4:00
Agnes Ananichuk - Collage
Victoria Edgarr - Printmaking
6:00 – 8:00
Nancy Slaght - Soft pastel
Michel DesRochers - Oil
Monday August 2nd
Musical Performers
11:30 - 1:30
Clark Brendon and Al Pease - Vintage Jazz/Swing
2:00 – 4:00
Jazz Jam!
Artist Demonstration
11:00 – 1:00
Debbie Jansen - Fused glass
Joan Taylor - Fibre
2:00 – 4:00
Kristi Bridgeman - Ink/watercolour
Patricia Carley - Greeting card / fabric
EMCS Youth Art Display . July 24th – August 2nd
Youth Art from students in the Edward Milne Community School Arts Program will be on display in the north foyer.