The Sooke Fine Arts Show is returning in July after the live show was put on hiatus due to the pandemic.

The art show has highlighted talent across Vancouver Island for 35 years.

But for the last two years, the Sooke Fine Arts Show has been a virtual event as the organization and world adjusted to everything online.

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This yearB次元官网网址檚 show is from July 21 to Aug. 1. The arts council is also sticking with its online content. It will be the first time both an in-person exhibition and an online exhibition will take place at the same time.

Terrie Moore, the societyB次元官网网址檚 executive director, said the online gallery would be simplified this year to adjust for the return of the in-person show.

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Under the guidance of returning show designer Bob Preston, the 2022 Fine Arts Show will once again see the SEAPARC arena transformed into a 16,000-square-foot gallery of curated works from Island artists.

More than 350 juried artworks are expected at this yearB次元官网网址檚 show, including live music performances, artist talks and demos, docent tours, seniorsB次元官网网址� tea, and Art4Kidz programs.

It all kicks off with the PurchasersB次元官网网址� Preview Night on July 21, where keen art lovers will have the first in-person glimpse at the gallery.

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Artists are encouraged to submit their works online starting March 15 at .

Volunteers can register online or by calling 250-642-7256.

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