ARTIST CALLS & UPCOMING SHOWS
Sooke Arts Council provides our members with fresh inspiration and opportunities to showcase their talent in themed gallery shows. You are invited to create, exhibit and share in the joy that is art!
Poetics Art Show Call
Sooke Arts Council (SAC) is partnering with Sooke Writers’ Collective (SWC) for a unique art show featuring art created in response to poetry or flash fiction.
For Artists:
PHASE 1
Sign up now to take part in this collaborative effort. Deadline for this phase May 29.
PHASE 2
You will receive a pdf of anonymous writing via email and a link to a special form to register for one of the written works by May 29.
You will be asked to list three works with preferences ( 1st, 2nd and 3rd). We will do our best to honour requests.
Deadline to sign up for a piece of writing: June 1
How to work with your assigned writing:
Read and reread the piece. Also read it out loud so you can feel the rhythm and impact of the words. Create a 2D or 3D work (up to 20 inches on the longest side) in response to the
words/descriptions/ideas and emotions within the piece. You do not have to try to create a work that includes all the images that might be in the writing. It’s more to do with the emotional response surrounding it and any kind of central image that comes to you while experiencing the writing.
Because of the special circumstances of this show we can only accept 20 to 25 artists. If we don’t receive enough artist entries, registered artists will be invited to create a second entry. Artists must be SAC members.
PHASE 3
Submit your art work information via our show submission form. Don’t forget to include all
information: name of piece, size, medium and price.
Deadline to submit art: by Wednesday, Aug. 14
1.Sign up now to be a part of the process (deadline for this phase May 29)
2.Deadline to sign up for a piece of writing: June 1
3.Deadline to submit art: Tuesday, Aug. 14, drop off art at gallery on Sunday, Aug 18
between 3 and 4pm
Poetics Show runs Aug 21 to Sept 29
SHINE
Show Dates: May 22 to July 7 (7 Weeks)
Registration: May 1 to May 18
Drop Off: 1-4pm, May 19
Pick Up: July 7
Inspiration:
About being your best, season of sun, light.
PLEIN AIR
SOOKE SECRET GARDEN TOUR
Sat & Sun, June 1 and 2
Various Gardens Around Sooke
The Sooke Philharmonic and the Sooke Arts Council are holding a joint fundraiser, with publicity support from the Sooke Fine Arts Society, to benefit the Sooke Philharmonic. The tour will showcase local gardens filled with music by members of the Sooke Philharmonic and friends. You are invited to participate in a Plein Air - creating works of art "in the open air"!
2024 SHOW PLANNER
Sheilagh Knox Private Show
May 8 - May 19
Location / Community
Show Dates: July 10 to Aug 18 (6 Weeks)
Drop Off: 1-4pm, July 7
Pick Up: Aug 18
InspIration: The spirit of “local”, of community, people and heroes, of the land that sustains us.
Poetics
Show Dates: August 31 to Sep 28 (6 Weeks)
Drop Off: 1-4pm, Aug 18
Pick Up: Sep 29
Gratitude & Roots
Show Dates: Oct 3 to Nov 19 (6 Weeks)
Drop Off: 1-4pm, Sep 29
Pick Up Nov 19
Winter Wonderland - Small Works Gift Show
Show Dates: Nov 13 to Dec 24 (6.5 Weeks)
Drop Off: 1-4pm, Nov 10
Pick Up: TBD
Mailing: PO Box 46 Sooke, BC V9Z 0E4
Gallery Phone: 250.642.0208
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