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
Fall Fair
Sep 12 & 13
Drop off: Friday Sep 11 (Time TBD)
Pick-up: Sunday Sep 13 (Time TBD)
NEW THIS YEAR! We have a Painters Guild branded downloadable fillable label. Just click on the link below, to make your own. Handwritten labels are also still just fine.
*Click on the PDF below. Then, in the top right corner of the screen, click download. Save as: Fillable Artist Label on your desktop.
*Fill in each line using the same style as shown (i.e. all caps for the title).
*When printing, set the scale for 100% to achieve the correct size. Use a slightly heavier stock, white paper. Cut on the dotted lines.
Fall Fair Fillable Artist Label
FALL FAIR
September 12 & 13
The Guild puts on an annual display of works at the ‘Annex’ building.
Theme: The Fall Fair theme is roosters: ‘Something to Crow About’.
Serious and silly equally encouraged. Otherwise, generally agricultural
or island-themed work is appreciated at this venue.
Note: this is an ‘exhibit’ and we cannot post prices! You may post
your contact information.
NEW THIS YEAR! We have a Painters Guild branded downloadable fillable label. Just click on the link at left, to make your own. Handwritten labels are also still just fine.'
This is very informal, just come in with your work on Friday 11th and we will do our best to find a place for everyone, one piece at a time, first come first served.
Exact drop-off time and other details TBA.
We generally loosely monitor this exhibit and answer visitors’ questions, so we’ll be asking for volunteers for this.
For those who like a challenge, we encourage our members to sketch
and take reference photographs of the ‘makers arts’ that are on
display at the fair, such as the spinning/weaving and pottery demos
near our Guild display, and the sawmill and blacksmith demos, with
the purpose of creating paintings or other art pieces that are a visual
celebration of our vibrant crafts community on Salt Spring Island.
SSI Painters Guild
Call for Entries
LADY MINTO HOSPITAL REFRESH - BIANNUAL SHOW
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Drop off/ Pick up @ LMH Main Entrance Reception
May 5: 12 noon - 1:00 pm
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.
- Up to 2 original works per member. Paintings can be for sale but not a criteria.
- Optional (one) additional piece to be kept at home as backup in case your work is sold.
All work must be ready to wire 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 pick up 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 5th, 2026
Pick-up / Drop off: 12 noon – 1:00 pm, Tuesday November 3rd, 2026
Questions?: Brenda Wheatley 604-783-5763 or bwheat88@gmail.com
Thank you for entering. Enjoy the Show!