Following opening night on July 24 (Purchasers’ Preview – 7-10pm), the show will open at 10am daily, July 25 – August 3, 2026, and close at different times:

The Main Gallery houses ~370 works of original island art from artists living on BC’s coastal islands.
Stay tuned for the list of 2026 Exhibiting Artists – to be announced June, 2026.

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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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.

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.

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.

Coffee, baked goods, snacks and simple lunches will be served on-site each day from 10am – 4pm.

PURCHASERS’ PREVIEW……………………… FRIDAY JULY 24, 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.
– Tickets sell out in advance & sell out fast!

FAMILY DAY………………………………….. TUESDAY JULY 28, 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 29, 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 30, 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, JULY 31, 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.

The 2026 printed Show Catalogue will be available to visitors at the show. 

The 2025 digital catalogue is closed.

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).