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Calls for Artists & Vendors
Explore our current events below. Each section includes an event flyer and description. To apply, simply click the "Apply Now" button in the sections of the events you're interested in.
Open to all types of artists, makers, and crafters.
Feel free to apply to multiple events!
Events are ordered by date
Spring Cleaning Arts Fair
Join us at the historic Aggie Hall in Ladysmith on May 24th and 25th for the Spring Cleaning Arts Fair! This two-day event, themed "Out With the Old, In With the New," invites visitors to refresh their homes with new art and handmade items.
Seeking Artists for:
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Paintings 🖼️
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Sculptures 🗿
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Pottery 🏺
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Soaps 🧼
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Candles 🕯️
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And more!
Showcase your work and celebrate the season's renewal with us.
Art in Maffeo Park
Are you an artist looking for a platform to showcase your talent? Join us for Art in Maffeo Park: A Two-Day Celebration of Creativity! This vibrant and inspiring arts fair is the perfect opportunity for you to share your artistic vision with the community.
🗓 Event Dates: June 22nd & June 28th
🕒Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo
Don't miss this chance to be part of a community that celebrates and supports creativity. Whether you're an established artist or just starting out, we welcome you to join us for this unforgettable event. Let's make art come alive in Maffeo Park!
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Art by the Beach
Join us for the "Art by the Beach" fair on July 26th and 27th at the stunning Transfer Beach in Ladysmith. Showcase your creativity, connect with art lovers, and collaborate with fellow artists in this picturesque beachfront setting.
Event Details:
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Dates: July 26th and 27th
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Location: Transfer Beach, Ladysmith
Come celebrate creativity and community at the beach!
World of Art
Are you an artist or vendor inspired by the rich diversity of global cultures, the vastness of nature, or the adventures of travel? We invite you to showcase your unique creations at the World of Art, an immersive two-day art fair held on August 16th and 17th at the Multipurpose Hall in Duncan, within the Cowichan Community Centre.
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BrandShots Live
📣 Vendor Call-Out: Be Part of BrandShots Live!
Are you a vendor with products or services that small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals can’t resist? Here’s your chance to shine!
BrandShots Live is the ultimate event for entrepreneurs, small business owners, coaches, consultants, and professionals looking to elevate their brands with stunning, professional photography. It’s a hub of creativity, growth, and connection—and your business can be right at the center of it all.
This is your opportunity to: ✨ Get your products or services in front of an engaged audience of ambitious professionals. ✨ Connect directly with entrepreneurs and decision-makers who value quality and innovation. ✨ Be part of an inspiring event designed to empower businesses to showcase their brands with confidence.
Join us at BrandShots Live and make your mark on this incredible community of driven and passionate individuals.
📩 Apply today and let’s make magic together!
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The Holiday Bazaar 2025
Calling all artists - your chance to shine at The Holiday Bazaar is here! Showcase your unique creations to hundreds of eager shoppers. At the Cedar Hall Community Hall on Dec. 6th & 7th.
⭐️ Reach a wide audience of holiday gift-buyers
⭐️ Gain valuable exposure for your brand and products
⭐️ Connect with a community of talented local artists
Enjoy a festive, lively atmosphere perfect for selling
The Holiday Bazaar is the premier holiday shopping event that draws crowds of eager customers looking to discover one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts.
As an artist vendor, you'll have the opportunity to sell your art, crafts, and other creations directly to this captive audience. It's the perfect chance to boost your visibility, make sales, and kick your creative business into high gear this holiday season.
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Gifts From the Heart 2025
We are thrilled to invite talented artisans to participate in the Gifts from the Heart Christmas Arts Market in Ladysmith, Dec. 13th & 14th! This enchanting local community event is your chance to showcase your unique, handcrafted items and spread holiday cheer. 🎁✨
What We're Looking For:
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Unique handcrafted items 🖼️
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Festive decor, ornaments, and stocking stuffers 🎄
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Beautiful art that adds to the cozy holiday atmosphere
With over 55 local vendors, this market is a perfect opportunity to display your work, connect with the community, and make this holiday season extra special. 🌟
Past and possibly upcoming opportunities:
Arts Market
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Established for over 6 years
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A year-round market space for selling your work
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Perfect for emerging and established artists
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Great for craft items, such as candles and soaps
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Minimum 4-week rental terms for $11/day
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Discounts for stays of 8 weeks or more
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Freedom to design your own retail space
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Wall spaces are 5X10 feet, floor spaces are 12-14 square ft
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No commission on sales!
Solo Show Exhibition Space
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300 square feet of Premium Gallery space.
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Floor to ceiling street facing windows
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Ideal for solo artists with a vast collection of work
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Can be a group show of 2 or more artists
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Great for large sculptures and floor pieces
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Assistance with organizing and hosting an Opening Event
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Available for 4-week durations for $57/day
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25% commission on sales
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A place for creating art and craft work
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Open concept studios
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Ideal for emerging and established artists
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Great for all types of makers
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Not primarily for selling your work
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50 to 105 square feet of Studio Space
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A part of Studio crawls and tours
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$300-$590/month
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Minimum 6-month lease
Studio Space
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Ideal for artists and makers who live further away
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You ship directly to the buyer
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Comes free with all of the above options
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Can be booked separately for selling online only
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Starts at $145/year
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30% commission on sales
Online Store
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Ideal for established artists
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Opportunity to have up to 2 pieces in The Gallery
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Submissions are juried in and on display for 12 weeks
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Submission fee is $125 per piece
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35% commission on sales
Call for Submissions
As a Gulf Island Artist exposure can often be limited to online or small markets. Through Pacific arts market I’ve had the privilege to reach a much wider audience than I could at home. I am truly grateful and honoured to be a part of this amazing community and look forward to the next five years
Sandy Jasper
What can I say about Crystal and Pacific Arts? Plenty!
Crystal is by far and away the most generous person I have met in quite some time. She is open to anything an artist's mind can create. She is an inspiration and gives of herself 100% to every artist that comes through the door. She taught me that "Art is Essential". She is a wonderful curator, teacher, business owner, and person. She is her name - A beautiful Crystal - a woman of this Earth who shines her light on all she touches. Pacific Arts is a community where all are welcome and are given a place to grow, explore, and experience.
Sheila Raadschelders
I have been a member of the Pacific Arts Market group of artists for 4 1/2 years. When Crystal approached me to join her in this journey I never thought I would still be active with the market.
It has been a wonderful experience working with Crystal and the other artists. A great group all working together to share art with the community.
Thanks for everything!
Mindy Hardiman