VISIT US!

The show opens at 10am daily, July 22- August 1.
The closes at 7pm daily, except:
– July 23 – closes at 5pm
– August 1 – closes at 5pm
– July 28 – open until 9pm for M-ART-ket night

The Main Gallery houses ~370 works of original island art from artists living on BC’s coastal islands. Click here to see a list of exhibiting artists in the 2022 show.

The Youth Art Gallery houses art from emerging young artists in our region. All artists are from high-school or home-schooled students in our region (School District 62).

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See the online calendar to view the Demos, Talks & Tours on each day.

Each day of the show features live music from talented musicians in our region.

Click here to view the 2022 music schedule

The gallery gift shop sells a wide range of unique hand-crafted items from artists exhibiting in the show. The shop includes cards, small paintings, clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and much more.

All items sold in the gift shop are final sale.

There will be a small bistro on-site each day from 11am – 5pm (tbc), July  22-Aug 1, courtesy of “Coastal Cruisine”. The bistro will be serving simple lunches such as sandwiches, snacks, and baked goods. 

ARTZ4KIDZ………………………………….. TUESDAY JULY 26, 2-4PM
An afternoon of creative fun! Crafts, activities, entertainment & prizes, especially
designed for children under 12 (must be accompanied by an adult).
– Kids 12 and under always free
– Admission for adults accompanied by children is $5 after 2:00PM
Sponsored by VIMEX Contracting Ltd. & Marsden Group

ARTZ4YOUTH………………………………TUESDAY JULY 26, 3-7PM
Created for teens by teens! Art and music by local youth – check it out!
– 17 and under free
– Adult admission is $5 after 2PM
Sponsored by Times Colonist & Sooke Community Arts Council

SENIORS’ TEAS.…………. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JULY 27 & 28, 2-4PM
Seniors 65+ are invited to a white-linen service of tea & scones in the gallery
while enjoying live music.
–> Wed – Bob Nelson, Jazz guitar, sax & vocals
–> Thu – Karel Roessingh, Jazz piano
Free with admission for Seniors, $3 for under 65
Sponsored by SEAPARC Leisure Complex & Island Social Trends

YOUTH ART GALLERY…………………………………………………… DAILY
Juried submissions from art students from SD62 Sooke Secondary Schools.
Donations during the show support Sooke Fine Art’s Youth Scholarship program.
Sponsored by Sooke News Mirror & Butler Concrete & Aggregate

ARTIST TALKS, DEMOS & TOURS………………….. DAILY (schedule available soon)
Visitors have the chance to meet & learn from exhibiting artists through
daily live talks, demos and tours.
– Included with admission
Sponsored by Tom Lee Music & Keycorp Developments

M-ART-KET NIGHT AT THE GALLERY.…………………… THURSDAY, JULY 28, 5-9PM
The Show will stay open until 9:00 PM for Sooke commuters and market goers.
Shop the market, have some dinner and attend the show!
– Reduced Admission: $5 for adults, seniors after 5:00 pm.
Sponsored by CTV, CFAX and Used.ca