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Sooke Fine Arts Show 2009 · July 25 - August 3
SEAPARC Leisure Complex - 2168 Phillips Road · Sooke, BC · Canada

Ticket Prices
$7   One Day Pass
$5   Senior (60+) Day Pass
$12 Week Pass
Kids under 12: Free
Group rates available
 
Tickets available at the door
Show Times:
Jul. 25th - Aug. 2nd, 10am-8pm
August 3rd, 10am-6pm

Location:
SEAPARC Leisure Complex
2168 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC
Find us at MapQuest


Purchaser’s Preview Night  $25  call: 250 642-7256
Thursday July 23, 2009 – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Congratulations and our thanks to all the artists, volunteers and sponsors
who participated in a successful 2008 Sooke Fine Arts Show,
see the Winning Art here.

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Special Events
Printable Schedule, Also see Daily Event Calendar

Join Sooke Fine Arts 2009 in celebrating the arts!
Many special events are being organized over the 10 day event – regardless of your age or taste we have something for everyone - come and join the fun.


Purchaser’s Preview
Sponsored by Roads End Contracting Ltd.
Thursday July 23rd, 2009 – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tickets - $25 Call 250 642-7256 to reserve tickets, also available at the door

Can’t wait to see the show?
Do you want first crack at purchasing a unique and beautiful piece of art? Come and join us for Purchaser’s Preview Night. Enjoy an elegant selection of hors d’oeuvre and wines while you tour the show. Plan to stay and listen as the Marc Atkinson Trio entertains you. Sit in the Bistro area and savour the music. Tour the art show. Speak with one of our docents. Enjoy the work of some of the best artists from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.


Artists' Celebration Evening
Sponsored by 4M Bobcat & Trucking Ltd., David & Elinor McClimon
Friday July 24th 7:30 - 9:30 pm
A special event for invited guests including sponsors and artists.
A night of celebrating with awards presentations and music.

Music by Kiki Londo
The bass, piano and drum trio Kiki Londo is made up of father and son duo, Patrick and Gordon Miller (bass & piano respectively), and good friend Robert Fisher on drums. - “a high-energy jazz band with strong rock influence,” Kiki Londo plays covers of jazz classics, including Chick Corea and Duke Ellington among other greats.


Artz4Boomers
Sponsored by Victoria College of Art & Design
Friday July 24th 10:00 am – noon
Admission is via donation – space is limited to 25 - Please call 250-642-7256 to register.

Be one of the first through the doors to see Sooke Fine Arts. New for 2009, the Artz4Boomers is a chance to get a guided tour through the gallery by Paul Peregal, Contemporary Painting Expert from Victoria College of Art & Design. Find out about the various techniques used in the works displayed – ask questions about the style and explore the possibilities for taking classes to help you find a way to express the artist within you.


Seniors Teas
Sponsored by Hallgren & Faulkner, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dr. Chris Bryant, Dr. Louise Morin & Dr. Brian Joslin
Monday July 27th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Friday July 31st 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Free for Seniors 60+ / $3 for under 60

Enjoying fine art and a fine cup of tea is an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon. Included in the price of admission Seniors 60+ will be able to take advantage of the special offering of a complimentary cup of tea, scone and jam. Wander the gallery and then sit back and enjoy afternoon tea with friends.

On Monday enjoy the music of Ellen Himmer & Shane Beech: Cello & Piano, and on Friday be entertained by Storyteller & comic Mary Coakley.


Artz4Kids
Sponsored by The Bees’s Knees Children’s Store & More, Glen’s Gardening Company
Tuesday July 28th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Admission is free for children however they must be accompanied by an adult.

Looking for a way to entertain the kids this summer? Let us help you by providing an afternoon of fun at Sooke Fine Arts. The afternoon will be filled with crafts, activities, entertainment and prizes especially designed for children under 12 years of age.


Rotary Lunch
Sponsored by Sooke Rotary
Wednesday July 29th Noon - 1:30 pm

Private lunch for Sooke Rotary members.
Special guest speaker Peter Symcox.


Taste of Sooke
Sponsored by Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce
Thursday July 30th 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Wine $3 / glass

A night to explore all that Sooke has to offer – come on out and sample tasty appetizers supplied by the amazing eating establishments of the region. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your friends, wander the gallery and gift shop to find that special item to add to your art collection.
Music by The Heather Burns Trio


Artz4Youth
Sponsored by Victoria College of Art & Design
Friday July 31st 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Student Admission for the evening is $5

New for 2009, this evening has been especially created for the teens. Text your friends and have them meet you for an evening that includes a host of performances from local youth musicians, join in on painting a mural that will be later displayed at Edward Milne High School while also enjoy some delicious snacks. Check out the artwork displayed and also see what your friends have on exhibit in the Youth Gallery.


The Art of Wine -- A Tasting: Saturday, August 1st from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsored by The Mortgage Company

Enjoy tasting a select variety of both red and white wines, plus cheese pairing for both red and white wine. You will receive a tasting glass and extensive tasting notes, as well. Price is $10 plus admission to the show. Wine will also be available for purchase by the glass to enjoy while touring the show and the artist demonstrations, and while listening to The Paul Wainwright Band.


Sculpture Class with David Hunwick
Sponsored by Victoria College of Art & Design
Sunday August 2nd 2:00 - 4:00 pm
No Charge – 10 people Max

Spend the afternoon creating an incredible sculpture made with cardboard & hot glue

David Hunwick has been producing, and exhibiting sculptures for over 27 years and his work can be found in public parks, in and around public buildings, and in private collections in the UK, Canada, Australia, United States and Jersey. David was selected to take part in the New Contempories exhibition at the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester, and exhibited regularly at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. Recently, David won the best 3D award in the Sidney Art Show in 2007 and an honourable mention at the Look Exhibition in 2008 in Victoria.


Artist Demonstrations
Sponsored by EPCOR
July 25th – August 3rd

Selected artists will demonstrate their methods & techniques.

View Schedule | Printable Schedule (.pdf)


EMCS Youth Art Display
Sponsored by Sooke Community Arts Council, Sooke RCMP Commission Policing
July 25th – August 3rd

Youth art on display in the foyer area.


Volunteer Appreciation Wind-Up Party
Sponsored by Sooke Fine Arts Society
Monday August 3rd 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Music by: A Wing and a Prayer
Just for our volunteers: dinner and music, and BIG thank you for all their hard work!

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Musical Performers
Printable Schedule, also see Daily Event Calendar

  Morning
11:30 - 1:30
Afternoon
2:00 - 4:00
Evening
6:00 - 8:00 (unless noted)
Saturday
July 25
Carmyn Slater
(9 yrs old)
Piano (11:30-12)
Jim Sinclair
Acoustic Guitar & Mandolin
Heather Burns
Jazz Piano
Arioso Vocal Trio
(A Cappella)
Sunday
July 26
Shane Beech
Piano
Louise Rose and the Victoria Good News Choir Karel Roessingh
Jazz Piano
Monday
July 27
Laura Dowhy
Piano
Ellen Himmer & Shane Beech
Cello & Piano
Wine and Roses
Ballroom Dance Band
Tuesday
July 28
Sinclairs Young Composer Group with Pam Smirl Dave Gallant
Folk / Guitar
Wednesday
July 29
Shane Beech
Piano
West Coast Trio
Violin, Viola, Cello
John Pimm
Easy Listening
Thursday
July 30
West Coast Trio
Violin, Viola, Cello
Laura Dowhy
Piano
Heather Burns Trio
Jazz Piano (7-9)
Friday
July 31
Jim Sinclair
& Mike Kraft
Acoustic Bluegrass/Folk
Mary Coakley
Storyteller/Comical
Teens Night
Music TBA
Saturday
August 1
Brad Prevedoros
Guitar
John Pimm
Easy Listening
The Paul Wainwright Band
Sax Driven Groove Music
Sunday
August 2
Brad Prevedoros
Guitar
Ellen Himmer & Shane Beech
Cello & Piano
The Karel Roessingh Trio
Jazz Piano
Monday
August 3
Brad Prevedoros
Guitar
Brad Prevedoros
Guitar
Volunteer Appreciation
Wind-up
(Volunteers only)
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Artist Demonstrations
Printable Schedule, also see Daily Event Calendar

  Morning
11:00 - 1:00
Afternoon
2:00 - 4:00
Evening
6:00 - 8:00
Saturday
July 25
Wendy Picken
Finger painting without the paint
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Helen Stewart
Printmaking
Michel DesRochers
Painter Oil/gouache
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Katherine Woods
Sculpture
Soap stone
Johanne Rousseau
Jewellery
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Katherine Woods
Sculpture
Soap stone
Sunday
July 26
Joanne Thomson
Watercolour On paper & canvas
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Johanne Rousseau
Jewellery
Angela Bailey
Photography
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Johanne Rousseau
Jewellery
Joy Biagioni
Watercolour
Card making
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Nancy Dolan
Photography
Monday
July 27
Joan Taylor
Fibre Art
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Jan Johnson
Welded steel
Betty Anderson
Paint on porcelain
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Lisa Riehl
Acrylic on canvas
Muriel Sibley
Sculpture
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Wendy Picken
Finger painting without the paint
Tuesday
July 28
Brett Borrie
Jewellery engraving
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David Hunwick
Wax Casting
Katherine Woods
Sculpture
Soap stone
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Barb Sinclair
Weaving
Brett Borrie
Jewellery Engraving
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Barb Sinclair
Weaving
Wednesday
July 29
Bobbie Momsen
Acrylic on feathers
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Cim MacDonald
Painting / mixed media
Jenny Waelti-Walters
Printmaking/painting
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Brad Grigor
Digital Art
Rusty Sage
Woodworking
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Cim MacDonald
Painting / mixed media
Thursday
July 30
Agnes Ananichuk
Collage
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Chloe
Etching
Jill Bailly
Fibre art
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Michel DesRochers
Painter Oil/gouache
Maureen Reilly
Fibre art embroidery
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Lori Steel
Glass art
Friday
July 31
Bobbie Momsen
Acrylic on feathers
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Michel DesRochers
Painter Oil/gouache
Mary Ann Laing
Oil on canvas
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Muriel Sibley
Sculpture
Barb Sinclair
Weaving
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Patricia Carley
Fibre Art
Saturday
August 1
Bonnie Brugger
Fused glass
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Dorothy Haegert
Photography
Neil Fatin
Photography
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Leslie Redhead
Water colour
Katarina Russell
Mixed media
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Anna Perkins
Experimental art
Sunday
August 2
Jan Johnson
Welded steel
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Christa Rossner
Stone
David Hunwick
Cardboard sculpture
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David Hunwick
Cardboard sculpture
David Hunwick
Cardboard sculpture
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David Hunwick
Cardboard sculpture
Monday
August 3
Bev Koski
Printmaking
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Gera Scott Chandler
Clay creations
Horst-G Loewel
Acrylic on driftwood
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Isa Sevrain
Mosaic clay on canvas
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Art Raffle

Original works of art will be raffled off during the 2009 show. Tickets are available only at the show for $2 each, or 3 for $5. Drawings for the winning tickets will take place at the close of the show on August 3rd.

Find more information and see the prizes donated by Kathy & Selby Saluke, Veronica Stewart and Barb Sinclair on our Art Raffle page.

Know your Limit - Play within it!

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Silent Auction

All auction bidding will be by secret bid, and show visitors may enter as many bids as they desire at the show. In case of a tied winning bid, a blind draw of the winning bid entries will determine the final winner.

More details coming soon.


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