Mark your calendars for Gorge on Art!

When: July 1, 2026, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm
Where: Gorge Waterway Park
Cost: Free!

Gorge on Art is an annual showcase of artists, offered in conjunction with the Gorge Tillicum Community Association's Gorge Canada Day Picnic. 

Gorge on Art features an artist market of over 30 different vendors from a range of disciplines, styles and mediums, including photography, painting, textiles, woodworking, digital art, handicrafts, jewelry and more. Visitors can browse booths and static displays, meet the artists, enjoy live art demonstrations, and purchase original handcrafted pieces and artistic works.

Come celebrate Canada Day by exploring the diverse talent of our local artists and creators!

Call to Artists

The Call to Artists is now OPEN to local artists wanting to showcase work at the Gorge on Art artist market. 

Guidelines: 2026 Gorge on Art Guidelines.pdf [PDF - 285 KB]

Application Form: 2026 Gorge on Art Application Form.pdf [PDF - 199 KB]

 

Process
1) review the application guidelines. Please note the applicaton deadline and eligibility.
2) Apply using the fillable pdf form. 
3) Submit via email by the deadline
4) Wait to hear results in early April.

Schedule
March 2 - applications open
April 5 - applications close
April 10 - confirmations or updates sent to applicants 
May - instructions on vendor fee payments sent to successful applicants (exact date and deadline TBC)
June - placements and load-in instructions emailed to successful applicants (exact date TBC)
July 1 - event day!

 

Questions about the Call to Artists? Email events@saanich.ca for more information.

If you are interested in vending at the Gorge Canada Day Picnic but are not an artist, please contact the Gorge Tillicum Community Association directly via their web form on the Gorge Canada Day Picnic website. 

Artists 

Stay tuned for an artist list.