“Without art we would be like a breeze across the water. The excellence and strength of this community is shown through the commitment it has to the arts; this is a most impressive and awe-inspiring art show.”

- Arthur Vickers

Sidney Fine Art Show 2012

October 12, 13, 14

Show hours are from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday. There will be artist demonstrations every day. Saturday October 13th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm is “Meet the Artists” night with more artist demonstrations, nibbles and a no-host wine bar.

Admission is $6 per day, or $10 for a 3-day pass. Children 12 and under are free. Visitors can win fabulous door prizes every day.

Now in its 10th year, the Sidney Fine Art Show has become one of the largest and most anticipated shows in British Columbia, and a highlight on the cultural calendar of Vancouver Island. For 3 days, the Bodine Hall will be transformed into a world-class gallery.
The Show, which is run by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula (CACSP), is not for profit and run totally by volunteers – over 300 of them who, together, will work over 4,000 hours on the Show. Commenting on the Show, Sidney Mayor Larry Cross said:

“The Sidney Fine Art Show has achieved over the past eight years a provincial and national reputation as one of ‘the’ shows to have work accepted in and one of ‘the’ shows to visit to experience outstanding art. The fact that over 300 volunteers have come forward to be associated with the Sidney Fine Art Show speaks to the commitment our residents have to the arts.”