2025 show dates: July 26 – August 4 + opening night: July 25
VISIT US!
July 26 – Aug 4, 2025
SEAPARC Recreation Centre
2168 Phillips Rd, Sooke
ABOUT THE SHOW
SHOW HOURS
Following opening night on July 25 (Purchasers’ Preview – 7-10pm), the show will open at 10am daily, July 26 – August 4, 2025, and close at different times:
| Date | Opening Time | Closing Time | Event |
| Sat July 26 | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm | Show opens |
| Sun July 27 | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm | |
| Mon July 28 | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm | |
| Tues July 29 | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm | Family Artz Day |
| Wed July 30 | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm | Seniors’ Tea |
| Thurs July 31 | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | Market Night |
| Fri August 1 | 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat August 2 | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm | |
| Sun August 3 | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm | |
| Mon August 4 | 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Show closes |
Admission
Adult (18-64) – $15
Senior (65+) – $10
Children & Youth (17 and under) – Free
More info on other event prices
Main Gallery
The Main Gallery houses ~370 works of original island art from artists living on BC’s coastal islands.
Stay tuned for the list of 2025 Exhibiting Artists – to be announced June, 2025.
Youth Art Gallery
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).
Daily Demos, Talks, & Tours
Each day, some of the show’s exhibiting artists share their skills & techniques through live demonstrations, talks and engaging docent tours.
See the online calendar next summer to view the Demos, Talks & Tours on each day.
Music
Each day of the show features live music from talented musicians in our region.
See the online calendar next summer to view the music scheduled for each day.
Gallery Gift Shop
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.
Bistro
Coffee, baked goods, snacks and simple lunches will be served on-site each day from 10am – 5pm.
Show Events: 2025
PURCHASERS’ PREVIEW……………………… FRIDAY JULY 25, 7-10PM
Be one of the first of over 9,000 to view 370+ original artworks before the gallery’s
public opening. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and live music.
Whether a first-time buyer, seasoned collector, or passionate art lover, you won’t
want to miss this special opportunity to preview the stunning works and perhaps
claim a favourite piece.
– Admission is $50 + taxes & fees. Tickets sell out in advance & sell out fast!
FAMILY DAY………………………………….. TUESDAY JULY 29, 2-7PM
An afternoon of creative fun for the whole family! Crafts, activities, and
entertainment. 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
SENIORS’ TEA………………………………… WEDNESDAY JULY 30, 1-5pm
Seniors 65+ are invited to a white-linen service of tea & scones in the gallery
while enjoying live music.
– Free for Seniors with admission
– Adults/kids/youth under 65 – $5
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.
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
M-ART-KET NIGHT AT THE GALLERY ………. THURSDAY, JULY 31, 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 and seniors after 5:00 pm.
ARTIST CELEBRATION…………………… FRIDAY, AUG 1, 7-10PM
This is a special invite-only event to celebrate our participating artists and the sponsors
who generously support the show. Artist Award presentations begin at 7:15 pm.
The evening includes complimentary sips and tastings, and live music.
Show Catalogue
The 2025 printed Show Catalogue will be available to visitors at the show. The digital catalogue will be available online during show dates.
Awards
Each year, the SFAS jurors identify a number of artworks in the show to receive the following awards. Awards are presented to the award-winning artists at the Artists Celebration event (except for People’s Choice Award & the Children’s Choice Award, which will be awarded at the conclusion of the show).
| Awards of Excellence (eight awards) | ………… | $1000 each |
| Juror’s Choice (three awards) | ………… | $500 each |
| Designers’ Choice Award | ………… | $500 |
| Jan Johnson Memorial Award for Social Commentary | ………… | $500 |
| District of Sooke Award | ………… | $500 |
| People’s Choice Award | ………… | $500 |
| Children’s Choice Award | ………… | $250 |
| Honourable Mentions (five awards) | ………… | $250 each |
Online & Door Sales
Admission
Purchase at the door, or here online (online fees apply). Group rates available for 10 or more seniors, please call to arrange booking: 250-642-7256
General Admission
Adult (18-64) – $15 + GST
Senior (65+) – $10 + GST
Children & Youth (17 and under) – Free
Show Passes
Show Passes are $30 (+ GST) and allow entry every day
(non-transferable/not valid for special events)
Special Events – 2025
| Purchasers’ Preview Event | Friday July 25 7-10 pm |
$50 each (+GST) | advance-purchase only |
| Family Artz Day | Tuesday July 29 2-7 pm |
$5 (+GST) /adult or senior w. children | Door only |
| Seniors’ Tea | Wednesday July 30 1-5pm |
Seniors – incl. with admission Adults +$5 (+GST) |
Door only |
| M-ART-ket Night | Thursday July 31 5-9pm |
$5 (+GST) /adult or senior | Online or Door |
Children & Youth (17 and under) – Free (except Purchaser’s Preview Event)
Show Hours
Open 10am to 7pm daily July 26 – August 4, 2025
Except:
– Aug 1 and August 4 – closes at 5pm
– July 31 – open until 9pm for M-ART-ket night
Be One of the First
Purchasers’ Preview
Be one of the first of 9,000+ guests to lay eyes on hundreds of original works of fine art! The 2025 show kicks off with an exciting Purchasers’ Preview event on Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 7:00pm – an exclusive, ticketed event that allows early access to the 2024 artworks before the show opens to the public the next day.
TICKETS
Tickets are $50 (+taxes & fees) per person and include 2 glasses of wine & hors d’oeurves. All tickets must be purchased in advance of the event – there will be no ticket sales at the door. Tickets go on sale in mid-May 2025.
Location & Directions
The Sooke Fine Arts Show takes place at SEAPARC Recreation Centre – 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0Y3. Located just 35 kilometres from Victoria, the harbour town of Sooke overlooks the stunning Olympic mountain range and provides the perfect jumping-off point for visitors to explore the wild side of Vancouver Island’s west coast.
BC Transit: take Bus #61 to Sooke from Victoria, to Phillips Rd bus stop, walk less than 5 mins to the show.
Sooke Fine Arts Gallery
Donate
To support the show or specific programs and funds,
please choose from our online donation option or contact us at sfas@sookefinearts.com or 250-642-7256.
Location
SEAPARC Recreation Centre
2168 Phillips Rd
Sooke, BC
V9Z 0Y3
Mailing Address:
Box 471
Sooke, BC
V9Z 1H4
Canada
Contact
Main Phone:
250-642-7256
Art Sales Desk:
2025: tbd
Email
sfas@sookefinearts.com
The Sooke Fine Arts Society respectfully acknowledges the territory of the T’Sou-ke First Nation, upon whose land we gather in celebration of the arts.
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Email – sfas@sookefinearts.com
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