Gorge on Art Vendor Applications are now open!

Calling all artist vendors - apply now to be a part of Gorge on Art, the art showcase along the Gorge waterway as part of the Gorge Canada Day Picnic. The deadline to apply is May 3rd at 4.30 pm PST.

How to Apply:

Step 1. Review the Gorge on Art Call to Artists Guidelines.

Step 2. Ask for assistance, if needed. Feel free to reach out to staff via email or phone if you have questions. Contact information is below.

Step 3. Fill out the Gorge on Art Call to Artists Application Form and save it to your computer.

Step 4. Gather your supporting documents.

Step 5. Email everything to sarah.faria@saanich.ca by May 3 at 4.30 pm PST. Late applications may be considered if there is room. 

All applicants will be notified by May 13 if they have been accepted into the Gorge on Art artist market. Shortly after, successful applicants will receive a link to pay the registration fee as well as additional information about set up, tear down, timings etc. 

Questions? Please email Sarah at sarah.faria@saanich.ca or call/text 250.886.5826. 

Mark your calendars for Gorge on Art!

Gorge on Art is an annual showcase of artists along the beautiful Gorge Waterway on Canada Day. Offered in conjunction with the Gorge Tillicum Community Association's Gorge Canada Day Picnic (8.30 am – 4.00 pm), this popular free community event attracts over 10,000 visitors annually.

Gorge on Art features artists and artisans working in a range of disciplines and celebrates locally made art through displays and demonstrations. The artist market is organized by Saanich Community Services, in partnership with the Gorge Tillicum Community Association, who organize the Gorge Canada Day Picnic as a whole. 

In addition to featuring artists and their works available for purchase, the event includes live music, entertainment and activities, as well as food, refreshments and other items for purchase along the waterway. The Gorge Canada Day Picnic additionally includes a kids' zone, pancake breakfast, show and shine car show, vendor market, multicultural food vendors, a strawberry tea, live music, dragon boat and canoe rides, and more! Full information and schedules can be found here: Features & Events | Gorge Canada Day Picnic

For market vendors or all other inquiries, please contact the organizers directly via their website: Gorge Canada Day Picnic.