Youth Art Gallery

We are very proud of our emerging artists and the body of work they produce. Please check back here in July to learn about a whole new collection of art from emerging artists in our region.

About the Youth Art Gallery

2023 IMPORTANT DATES

May 1 – Online submissions open for the 2023 Youth Art Show
June 15 – Deadline for online submissions
June 22 – Notification of acceptance (TBC)
July 15 – Notification of award winners (TBC)
July 29-Aug 7, 2023 – The 2023 show opens to the public

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Youth Artists in grades 9-12 in the Sooke School District 62 (including homeschooled students) are encouraged to apply online between May 1 – June 15, 2023 for the SFAS online Youth Art Gallery. Each student is permitted to enter up to 3 pieces in digital format.

There is no entry fee for student art, but all students should read the SFAS Youth Show Eligibility and Guidelines before submitting.

The call for submissions opens May 1, 2023.

YOUTH SHOW GUIDELINES

Click here to view the 2022 Guidelines. The 2023 Guidelines will be available soon! Please check back here soon.

YOUTH ART AWARDS

The following awards are given to seven outstanding works of art:

1 Distinction – $250.00 Art store gift certificate
2 Honourable Mentions – $100.00 Art store gift certificate
3 Juror’s Choice awards – $50.00 Art store gift certificate
1 Looking Forward award –$50.00 Art store gift certificate

For information on the Youth Art Scholarship award, click here.

ARTZ4YOUTH

More info will be available soon – stay tuned!

YOUTH ART SCHOLARSHIP

The Youth Art Scholarship Award is given out each year to assist young artists in pursuing post-secondary studies in the arts. Click here for more information.

VOLUNTEERING

We welcome youth volunteers! We are pleased to provide confirmation letters for fulfilling high school volunteer requirements. Please contact the SFAS office for more information: 250-642-7256 / [email protected]

videos

Below is a short video of the 2019 in-person youth art gallery:

Subscribe to Youth Artist List

Donate

To support the show or specific programs and funds,
please choose from our online donation option or contact us at [email protected] or 250-642-7256.

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Location

2168 Phillips Rd
Box 471
Sooke, BC
V9Z 1H4
Canada

Contact

Main Phone:
250-642-7256

Art Sales Desk:
778-352-1415

Email
[email protected]

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.