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SUMMARY:2022 Youth Art Gallery Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION: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\, 2022 for the SFAS Youth Art Gallery. Each student is permitted to enter up to 3 pieces in digital format. More information here.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2022-youth-art-gallery-submissions-open/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220315
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SUMMARY:2022 Call to Artists Open
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 call for submissions for our main gallery is open from March 15 – May 24\, 2022 – click here for more information.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2022-call-to-artists-opens/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211124
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SUMMARY:Street Signs Youth Art Fundraiser Auction
DESCRIPTION:On Artz4Youth day during the 2021 show\, with generous support of the CRD Arts Commission\, SFAS hosted a live art project for youth involving various styles of street art with the guidance of three artist mentors: Timothy Wilson Hoey and Shawn O’Keefe\, and award-winning Sooke youth artist\, Axel Tutton. \nA few of the works created by the mentors will be auctioned online as a fundraiser for next year’s event from November 18 – 23\, 2021. \nTo view the artworks for auction – click here.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/street-signs-youth-art-fundraiser-auction/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTAMP:20260405T102155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T234310Z
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SUMMARY:2021 SFAS AGM
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Sooke Fine Arts Society Annual General Meeting will take place via Zoom and will include reports from the President and Executive Director about this year’s virtual show. Current SFAS members will also be able to vote to elect new board positions. Attendance is via registration. \nWhen: Oct 21\, 2021 –  6:30 PM PST via ZOOM \nREGISTRATION – Click here to register in advance for this meeting\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nJoin the Society – Become a Member!\nBecome a Sooke Fine Arts Society member and help us encourage and promote a greater understanding and appreciation for the arts in our community. Members are kept up-to-date of Society events throughout the year\, are entitled to vote at the Society’s Annual General Meeting held at the end of October\, and receive a 10% discount in the Gallery Gift Shop during the live Sooke Fine Arts Show. An annual membership in the Sooke Fine Arts Society is available for just $10\, valid through December 31st of each year.\n\nMEMBERSHIP – Click here to join the SFAS
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2021-sfas-agm/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210724T205930Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Artist Celebration Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 24th at 2pm we will host a live-streamed presentation announcing the award-winning art pieces chosen by this year’s jurors! \nClick the video below to view. You can expand to a full-screen by clicking this icon:
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2021-artist-celebration-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210803
DTSTAMP:20260405T102155
CREATED:20210106T205903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T205903Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Youth Art Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy our collection of 2021 artworks from emerging youth artists in our region.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2021-youth-art-gallery-exhibition/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210803
DTSTAMP:20260405T102155
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SUMMARY:2021 Main Gallery Exhibition & Sale
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 artworks will be on display for everyone to enjoy.\nThe show closes at 5pm on August 2.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2021-main-gallery-exhibition-sale/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210722T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T190124Z
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SUMMARY:Purchasers' Preview Night 2021
DESCRIPTION:Be one of the first of 9\,000+ guests to lay eyes on hundreds of original works of fine art before the show opens to the public! The 2021 show kicks off with an exciting Virtual Purchasers’ Preview event on Thursday\, July 22\, 7-10pm – an exclusive\, ticketed event that allows early access to the 2021 artworks. \nTickets are $25 each – proceeds help support the virtual show. You can pay via:– our online form– calling the SFAS office with a credit card (250-642-7256)– sending an e-transfer to sfas@sookefinearts.com \nWhether you are a first-time buyer\, a seasoned collector\, or a passionate art lover\, you won’t want to miss this special opportunity to preview the fabulous art and perhaps claim a favourite piece. \nAlso! If you are local to Sooke\, for Purchasers’ Preview Night @ Home: 4 Beaches Catering Chef Pat Hogan will be preparing a delectable Nosh Box of assorted of hors d’oeuvres for two\, with recipes to mix your very own cocktail!Order by July 19 – pathogan@shaw.ca
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/purchasers-preview-night-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:2021 Youth Art Gallery Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:Youth Artists in grades 9-12 in the Sooke School District 62 (including homeschooled students) are encouraged to apply online between May 1 – June 14\, 2021 for the SFAS online Youth Art Gallery. Each student is permitted to enter up to 3 pieces in digital format. More information here.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2021-youth-art-gallery-submissions-open/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210525T235900
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CREATED:20210310T191602Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Call to Artists Open
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 call for submissions for our main gallery is open from March 17 – May 25\, 2021 – click here for more information.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/the-2021-call-to-artist-opens/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTSTAMP:20260405T102155
CREATED:20200716T191433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T235053Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Main Gallery Exhibition & Sale
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 artworks will remain for sale on the website until September 30\, 2020.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2020-online-sale/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201001
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SUMMARY:2020 Youth Art Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy our collection of 2020 artworks from emerging youth artists in our region.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/youth-online-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200801T150000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Weaving Art from Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Fibre Artist Lydia Miller in a Zoom talk that focuses on weaving 3D works from her environment\, whether using local found materials like wood\, plant matter and animal matter to create sculptures or sourcing organic fibre\, such as wool\, cotton\, and silk to weave on a loom. Lydia will connect the conversation to the social and environmental justice issues that inform and inspire her practice. \nClick here to register  and receive instructions\, or email: sfas@sookefinearts.com.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/artist-talk-weaving-art-from-nature/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102155
CREATED:20200720T025543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T143938Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Architectural Glass Works
DESCRIPTION:Glass Artist Bill Jamieson explains his process for creating large architectural glass pieces. \nClick here to register  and receive instructions\, or email: sfas@sookefinearts.com.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/artist-talk-architectural-glass-works/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102155
CREATED:20200720T025131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T143900Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors' Tea Talk: Capturing Uluru
DESCRIPTION:Join photographer mary e coakley via Zoom and explore the great continent of Australia.  Mary’s slide show will take you on an outback walkabout featuring Uluru and other incredible geological landscapes\, sacred Aboriginie sites\, flora and fauna and a few learning moments of her photography process. \nClick here to register  and receive instructions\, or email: sfas@sookefinearts.com.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/seniors-tea-talk-capturing-uluru/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102156
CREATED:20200720T024512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T143511Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Smoke & Charcoal Underpainting Technique
DESCRIPTION:Join accomplished artist Catherine Fraser in a Zoom talk as she discusses her technique for using smoke and charcoal underpainting \nCatherine Fraser is an accomplished multi-media artist\, art therapist and public speaker. She works in oils\, acrylic\, watercolour\, graphite and pastels\, and is constantly exploring and experimenting with new artistic responses to the world around her. \nClick here to register  and receive instructions\, or email: sfas@sookefinearts.com.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/artist-talk-smoke-charcoal-underpainting-technique/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102156
CREATED:20200720T023307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T143256Z
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SUMMARY:Artz4Kidz Talk: Where Do Your Ideas Come From?
DESCRIPTION:Join accomplished artist Catherine Fraser in a Zoom talk about creativity – what is it and where does it comes from? Kids of all ages are welcome to share their inspiration and artworks and learn from others. \nCatherine Fraser is an accomplished multi-media artist\, art therapist and public speaker. She works in oils\, acrylic\, watercolour\, graphite and pastels\, and is constantly exploring and experimenting with new artistic responses to the world around her. \nClick here to register or email office at sfas@sookefinearts.com
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/artz4kidz-talk-where-do-your-ideas-come-from/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102156
CREATED:20200720T022346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T143022Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Living With Your New Art
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, you’ve just invested in a beautiful original work of art from the Sooke Fine Arts Show! Now what? This talk will give you some important guidelines on how to care for your new art piece; where and where not to place it; and how to hang or mount it. Examples and practical recommendations will be shared\, and questions are encouraged.Join us on Zoom for a fun and lively discussion!\n		\n			\n				\n			Shannon Lee Rae has been a professional photographer for over 25 years\, beginning in fashion\, then entertainment\, then moving to corporate/commercial\, and now concentrating on fine art. She served as the curator of one of the largest corporate art collections for more than five years\, and brought her skills to the Sooke Fine Arts Show when she moved to Vancouver Island\, currently serving as the Lead of the Design Team\, which is responsible for the look and installation of the show each year (except this one – sadly). Shannon has also done freelance work in interior design\, home staging and art installation over the years. She is currently a busy vocalist with three local bands\, and is opening a glamping/B&B business this summer on her property in Shirley\, BC.\n		\n			\n		 \nClick here to register  and receive instructions or email office: sfas@sookefinearts.com
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/artist-talk-living-with-your-new-art/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102156
CREATED:20200716T191043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200725T215250Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Artist Celebration Event
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25th at 2pm we hosted a live-streamed presentation announcing the award-winning art pieces chosen by this year’s jurors. Click play on the video below to view the presentation. \nThank you to all the presenters\, and congratulations to all the award-winners! \nYou can view more details about the award-winning pieces here on our website.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/2020-virtual-artist-celebration-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200804
DTSTAMP:20260405T102156
CREATED:20200515T193812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T234704Z
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SUMMARY:2020 SFAS Virtual Show
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the annual art show has been transformed into a virtual exhibition. The Show runs from July 24 – August 3. Online sales continue until September 30\, 2020. The Show kicks off with a Virtual Purchasers’ Preview event on July 23rd.
URL:https://staging.sookefinearts.com/event/sooke-fine-arts-society-online-exhibition/
LOCATION:Online
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