Monday May 19, 2025 | SOOKE, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Artists on BC’s coastal islands will note that the submission deadline for the 2025 Sooke Fine Arts Show closes in two weeks.
Each year the deadline is at midnight on June 1.
Here are some important links:
- 2025 Submission Guidelines
- Submission Requirement Checklist
- 2025 Exhibition Guidelines
- 2025 Jurors – Ken Gillespie, Beth Stuart, Razali May.
- Artist FAQ
Nomination acceptance:
Notification of acceptance will be advised by 5 pm on June 17.
Awards profile:
The awards to artists by the Sooke Fine Arts Show will be presented at the Artists Celebration on August 1, 2025 (by invitation only).
People’s Choice Award and the Children’s Choice Award will be awarded at the conclusion of the Show.
| Awards of Excellence (eight awards) | Sponsors (tba) | $1000 each |
| Juror’s Choice (three awards) | $500 each | |
| Designers’ Choice Award | $500 | |
| Jan Johnson Memorial Award for Social Commentary | $500 | |
| NEW: Geri Pudwell Memorial Award for Fearless Creativity | $500 | |
| District of Sooke Award | $500 | |
| People’s Choice Award | $500 | |
| Children’s Choice Award | $250 | |
| Honourable Mentions (five awards) | $250 each |
Show dates:
The 10-day Sooke Fine Arts Show will be held this year from Friday July 26 through Monday August 4.
Opening night is on Thursday July 26 (7 pm).
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