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Fri. October 16th 2015 - Sun. October 25th 2015 various locations in and around Sidney Sidney BC

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ArtSea Festival:

ArtSea Festival returns Oct. 16 – 25th. Each October over 400 artists from acr...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Fri. October 16th 2015 - Sun. October 25th 2015 + Add to Calendar various locations in and around Sidney (All Ages)
Opening: Thursday 1st January 1970

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Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
ArtSea Community Arts Council encourages public awareness an...
9365 Fifth Street Sidney BC
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ArtSea Festival

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ArtSea Festival returns Oct. 16 – 25th. Each October over 400 artists from across Vancouver Island converge in Sidney, BC for a 10-day celebration of arts and culture.

The Sidney Fine Art Show kicks off the celebration on October 16, 17 & 18.
Please visit www.sidneyfineartshow.ca for further details.

Paint/Wine Night – Saturday, October 17th 6:30 – 9:00 at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney. Get those creative juices flowing and join us in a fun evening of painting and wine. Local artist and arts instructor Odette Laroche will lead you in creating your own masterpiece. Wine complements the evening along with the musical entertainment by local guitarist John Mortenson. You will leave with a finished painting. All art supplies included. Tickets : $40 - Drinks purchased separately.

The ArtSea Gala Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 21, 7 pm in the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre. Several Peninsula arts organizations donate time and talent in an unforgettable musical and dance journey. Proceeds benefit the ‘Arts in the Schools' program. Tickets : $10 Available at The Community Arts Centre at Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney

Paint/Wine Night - Saturday, October, 24th 6:30 - 9:00 pm - Brentwood Bay Village Empourium. #12 - 7103 West Saanich Rd. Come and “dabble in the Arts” under the instruction of resident Artist Odette Laroche, try a glass of tasty local vino and meet some new like-minded fun folk. You will leave with a finished painting. All art supplies included. Tickets : $40 - Drinks purchased separately.

Artist and Business Pairings - During the Festival, over 40 businesses in and around Sidney will host local artists as they give demonstrations and display their artwork.

Fall Studio Tour October 24 & 25. 11am – 4pm
A free self-guided tour of private studios of well-known local artists.
Downloadable Map available soon on our website www.cacsp.com

Star Cinema Film Event – to benefit the Arts in Schools Program - Time and Date TBA. Please check website for details www.cacsp.com

The Artisans Gift Gallery, is a popular show of contemporary and traditional works by Island Artisans. Meet the artists in this co-op run show that runs through December 23 , Tuesday – Sundays (closed Mondays) 10am – 4pm at the Community Arts Centre at Tulista Park Gallery, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney

Most events free to the public.

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various locations in and around Sidney
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ArtSea Festival @ various locations in and around Sidney Oct 16 2015 - Nov 21st @ various locations in and around Sidney

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