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SUMMARY:Spring Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay’s established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour\, acrylic\, and oil paintings\, photography\, woodcuts\, as well as fibre\, glass\, and pottery creations. \nStep into the creative heart of Oak Bay as artists throw open their studio doors for a lively weekend of discovery. Tour from space to space\, meet the makers\, hear the stories behind their work\, and soak up the energy of art in progress. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a devoted art‑lover\, this self‑guided adventure invites you to explore\, chat\, and be inspired at every turn. \nSpring Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour\nPrivate Artists Home Studios\nDate:  Saturday & Sunday\,\nApril 11 & 12\, 2026 (12:00 to 4:00 p.m.)\nLocations: Locations vary\, please view the map once it is available. \nOpen to the public. Free to attend. \n\nThis event is part of the Oak Bay Arts Weekend. \nImmerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of creativity. Meet the artists behind the work as you enjoy a cocktail on Friday evening. Experience the captivating exhibition on Saturday with a showcase spanning ceramics\, acrylics\, oils\, printmaking\, weaving\, photography\, and watercolour. On Saturday and Sunday afternoon\, take a tour of the arts studios. The Arts Weekend a rare chance to connect personally with local creators\, discover new favourites\, and see the artistic process up close.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/spring-oak-bay-artists-studio-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre & Private Artists’ Home Studios\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parks, Recreation & Culture Events
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SUMMARY:Autumn Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay’s established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour\, acrylic\, and oil paintings\, photography\, woodcuts\, as well as fibre\, glass\, and pottery creations. \nThe free tour is produced by Oak Bay Parks\, Recreation\, and Culture. The tour is self-guided and self-paced\, with maps provided below. \nAutumn Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour\nMonterey Recreation Centre\n1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC \n\nSaturday\, November 15\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSunday\, November 16\, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\n\nPrivate Artists Home Studios\nLocations vary\, please view the printable studio tour map. \n\nSaturday\, November 15\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSunday\, November 16\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\nPrintable Studio Tour Map \nOpen to the public. Free to attend. \n  \n\n  \nPlease note: The Local Makers Holiday Pop-up Market will be taking place at the same time. For more information\, visit the Pop-up Market events page.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/autumn-oak-bay-artists-studio-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre & Private Artists’ Home Studios\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spring Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay’s established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour\, acrylic\, and oil paintings\, photography\, woodcuts\, as well as fibre\, glass\, and pottery creations. \nThe free tour is produced by Oak Bay Parks\, Recreation\, and Culture. The tour is self-guided and self-paced\, with maps provided by Oak Bay Parks\, Recreation\, and Culture. Maps and guides to be available closer to the date. \nSpring Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour\nMonterey Recreation Centre\n1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC \n\nSaturday\, April 5\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSunday\, April 6\, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n\nPrivate Artists Home Studios\nLocations vary\, please view the guide once it is available. \n\nSaturday\, April 5\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSunday\, April 6\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\nPrintable Studio Tour Map \nArtists’ Attending\nMonterey Recreation Centre\nMyra Baynton: Myra works in watercolour and acrylic paints inspired by local and international settings. \nLinda Blumenthal: Linda is a watercolour artist who enjoys a variety of subjects painted in vibrant colours. \nArlene Davey: Arlene’s art reflects her appreciation of traditional Chinese Brush Painting while also including some modern touches. \nJoan Easton: Working in watercolour Joan enjoys painting flowers\, landscapes\, birds\, feathers and illuminated letters. Originals & cards will be available. Special orders are always welcome. \nJoanie McCorry: Joanie McCorry is a regular participant in the Oak Bay Artists Tour. She has been creating greeting cards for three decades. All cards are original pieces of art\, best known for 3D paper cast cards and collage cards using upcycled and repurposed items. Joanie sells cards at art tours and farmers markets around the Capital District. \nCarolyn Purden: Carolyn employs a wide variety of colourful glazes on her wheel-thrown stoneware pottery\, reflecting the hues of the earth\, sea and sky. \nLouise Quinby: Louise’s functional pottery brings joy\, peace and tranquility into your life. Discover her styles\, colours and textures. \nSophia Shafonsky: Sophia is a multimedia artist who works primarily in handmade ceramic sculptures and oil painting inspired by Vancouver Island nature.  Her work explores colours and textures creating a unique vision of our west coast botanical and marine life. \nKim Van Weelden:  Kim’s unique and vibrant floral cards (and other images) make great gifts for Easter\, and to celebrate the arrival of spring! \nHeather Midori Yamada: Heather Midori Yamada shows watercolour florals\, abstracts on Japanese washi papers.  Heather’s con-templative approaches to art-making including meditations\, reflect the spontaneous gestures and use of sumi inks with collage. \nRoy Mercer: Roy has many different styles and application but primarily watercolour is his preferred medium. His subject matter is mainly landscapes\, people and animals. He uses humour in many of his captions. \nPrivate Art Studios\nEd Hughes: Ed Hughes is a figurative and landscape painter whose work ranges from crisp representation to full abstraction. Ed has exhibited across Canada and was a Salt Spring National Art prize finalist in 2021. \nLindy Michie: Lindy paints things that make her happy. Colour is always of upmost importance. Her favourite medium is acrylic. She uses Procreate on her ipad to create work when traveling. \nMarie-Andrée Allison: Marie-Andrée is a multi-media artist with expertise in the techniques of iconography\, Fresco bueno and Byzantine style mosaic. She welcomes you and hopes to demonstrate some of the techniques she practices. \nPenny Hobson-Underwood: Penny makes art using acrylic\, oil and drawing materials\, to capture the diversity and vitality of life. She is drawn to movement\, spontaneity\, and beautiful moments whatever is going on. \nFlo-Elle Watson: Flo-Elle is a thrift shopper\, buying white porcelain that she draws and paints on with an underglaze paint. These upcycled and artified pieces are fired in her kiln making them oven microwave foodsafe. A treasured piece of art. \nDonna Ion: Donna paints in small and large format. Her work celebrates our beautiful west coast forest in her unique style. Original works and greeting cards. \nMichelle Sirois Silver: Michelle is a textile artist who creates hand hooked art and soft sculptures. Her tactile works are inspired by vivid colour exploration and repurposing materials. \nPam Stonehouse: Nature photography\, Pam explores trees\, water\, flowers\, animals and the unexpected by foot\, bike\, and canoe. Cards\, prints\, canvas and metal. \nVictor Lotto: Victor is an award-winning artist who paints local scenes in watercolour and acrylic. His imaginative abstracts have also attracted considerable interest am \n  \nOpen to the public. Free to attend.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/spring-oak-bay-artists-studio-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre & Private Artists’ Home Studios\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:25th Annual Oak Bay Artists' Fall Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Started in 1999\, the Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to meet local artists. Many of Oak Bay’s established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to demonstrate\, display and sell original watercolour\, acrylic\, and oil paintings\, photography\, as well as fibre\, glass\, and pottery creations. The tour is self-guided and self-paced. \nPick-up or download your map from Oak Bay\, Monterey or Henderson Recreation Centres. \nMonterey Recreation Centre\n1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC \n\nSaturday\, November 16\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSunday\, November 17\, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n\nPrivate Artists Home Studios\nLocations vary\, please see guide below \n\nSaturday\, November 16\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSunday\, November 17\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\n\nOpen to the public. Free to attend. \nStudio Tour Map\nStudio Tour Brochure
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/25th-annual-oak-bay-artists-fall-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre & Private Artists’ Home Studios\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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