Shows
Each summer we host our major show of the year, usually coinciding with a holiday weekend. Paintings for the summer show should be your original work. If you have done the painting in a workshop but if you feel that the instructor or mentor did not contribute to your painting then you can submit to the Summer Show. However, if the instructor or mentor gave you suggestions or ideas which you incorporated or supplied photographs or set up a still life or the painting was an exercise to develop skills then this painting is probably not your original work. The volunteer show committee does a great job, please respect the integrity of the guild’s wishes to present original work only in the summer show. This will help the committee do their work without any problems. It is up to you to decide. We notify our members of the timing, important dates and terms of entry by email well in advance. Once it is announced the entry form will appear below.
The Guild also arranges for an annual show in the ArtSpring lobby. Paintings that reflect input from instruction from classes, during life drawing sessions, and sketching and painting on location are all very welcome for entry into our annual Lobby Show which celebrates the learning and study encouraged by our Guild.
We also arrange for our members to display artwork in Lady Minto Hospital (semi-annual change-out) and the Country Grocer café (alternating months). Calls for expressions of interest will be sent to members by email.
Our show policy is here. Prepare your painting for hanging as shown below.
* Please read before submitting your entry.
SSI Painters Guild
Call for Entries
Lady Minto Hospital Refresh - Biannual Show
Tuesday, May 6th – November 4th, 2025
Entry deadline: Sunday May 4th, 5pm
Eligible works:
Paintings or drawings that have never been shown before at Lady Minto Hospital. Although we are not a juried exhibition we welcome submissions that are original in definition: Art created/conceived directly by the artist, representing their unique vision and skill.
All work must stay up for 6 months unless sold.
- Limit of 1 (one) original work per member. Painting can be for sale but not a criteria.
- Plus 1 (one) designated piece to be kept at home as backup in case your work is sold.
All work must be ready to hang or display and labeled correctly.
Please see the SSI Painters Guild framing guidelines for details.
Entry cost: Free
Sales:
Submissions, depending on the artist’s choice, can be for sale. All sales are by direct contact between buyer and seller. Ensure paintings, when sold, are removed during hospital daytime hours. Same applies for new pieces hung in their place for sale.
You may make arrangements for someone to pickup or drop off your work. Please let us know if this is the case.
Important Dates:
Pick-up / Drop off: 12 noon – 1:00 pm, Tuesday May 6th, 2025
Pick-up / Drop off: 12 noon – 1:00 pm, Tuesday November 4th, 2025
Questions?: Brenda Wheatley 604-783-5763 or bwheat88@gmail.com
Thank you for entering. Enjoy the Show!
SSI Painters Guild
Call for Entries
Salt Spring Island Guilds Show - Focus Local
May 13-19, 2025
Entry deadline: April 25, 5pm
Eligible works:
- Limit of 1 (one) original work per member. Size not to exceed 30”. Painting must be for sale.
- Plus 1 (one) designated piece to be kept at home as backup until your work is sold.
- Five (5) original shrink wraps, maximum 16” x 20” in overall size, presented in a plastic sleeve, NOT a ziplock bag.
- Watercolours must include a mat.
- Other non framed work in this category must be a maximum of 1/4” thick.
- Ten (10) Original greeting cards must be labelled and numbered individually.
All work must be ready to hang or display and labelled correctly.
Please see the SSI Painters Guild Show Policy for details.
Entry cost: $15
Commission: 10% commission payable to SSI Painters Guild
Sales: All sales are subject to 2.5 % transaction fee in
addition to the commission
1. If your piece is sold your back-up replacement work must be submitted to the show at 9:30 am the following day.
2. You may have someone else bring or pick up your work provided it is on the designated date and at the correct time.
3. Important Dates:
Drop off: 9 am, May 12, Mahon Hall
Pick-up: 4.30 pm, May 19. No earlier!
Questions: Joy Fenske, 647-885-4214. Joy885fenske@gmail.com
Thank you for entering. Enjoy the Show!