One of SookeB次元官网网址檚 most well-known events is shifting gears this year, planning to enrich peopleB次元官网网址檚 isolation experience with local art.
As a result of the pandemic, the Sooke Fine Art Show is being hosted online in order to adhere to social distancing practices.
Terrie Moore, executive director for the Sooke Fine Arts Society, said organizers are working hard to reflect the same feel of the in-person art show as much as possible.
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This year marks the 34th anniversary of the show.
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The popular summer event draws upwards of 9,000 art lovers annually from across Canada, the U.S. and beyond to SEAPARC arena to view artistsB次元官网网址� work. Last year, 380 artists displayed their work.
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This year, people can visit the show online anytime from July 24 to Aug. 3, although Moore added it may be possible to buy art from the website up until the end of September. There is no fee to view the galleries.
A wide range of categories will be featured in the show, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, ceramics and more.
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A big part of the event in previous years was having a youth gallery and section for kids to participate in activities, as well as having artist demos; Moore said she hopes to set all of those things in place this year too.
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Artists wishing to submit their work can find the submission form on the . Submissions are open until midnight on June 1 and cost $15 for each piece entry. Anyone looking for more information, to donate or to sponsor the event, can also refer to the website at .
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