# Event Details - **Event Name**: Route 19A Arts Festival - Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances, Studio Tour, 16 days - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00) - **Event Description**: 🎨 Route 19A Juried Fine Art Exhibition & Live Art Competitions Experience the creativity of Vancouver Island at the Route 19A Juried Fine Art Exhibition, a vibrant two-day celebration of art held September 12–13, 2026 at the Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay as part of the Route 19A Arts Festival. This carefully curated exhibition features a select group of artists from Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands, showcasing an inspiring variety of work including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, mixed media, and more. Visitors can explore the exhibition, meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase original artwork directly from the creators. Throughout the weekend, the exhibition space comes alive with three exciting art competitions, where spectators can watch artists create their work in real time and vote for their favourites. Live Art Competitions: https://www.route19a.com/competitions CALL FOR ARTISTS Applications are being accepted now. Closing May 15 Photography Competition Local landscape photography inspired by the Route 19A region. • 12 photographs will be selected by jury and exhibited during the festival, printed and framed at 8” × 12” • Public vote determines the winner • 1st Prize: $300 Landscape Artist of the Festival Artists create landscape paintings inspired by the shortlisted photography images. • Saturday: Two preliminary heats (10:30 AM & 1:00 PM) with six artists per heat • Artists have two hours to complete their painting • Sunday at 1:00 PM: Top four artists from Saturday’s public vote compete in the final • 1st Prize: $300 Portrait Artist of the Festival • Sunday at 10:30 AM • Six artists paint a live model in a two-hour competition • Winner chosen by public vote • 1st Prize: $300 Visitors are encouraged to watch the artists work throughout the heats, making the exhibition an engaging and interactive experience for art lovers of all ages. Whether you are a passionate collector, a curious browser, or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, the Route 19A Fine Art Exhibition offers a welcoming space to celebrate the remarkable talent found across the Island. https://www.route19a.com/exhibition ----------------- 12 days of live performances- 28 performers, 11 venues ------------------ 2 day studio tour - 24 studios from Union Bay to Dashwood - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/qualicum-beach/route-19a-arts-festival-juried-fine-art-exhibition-live-performances-studio-tour-16-days/200030018531839 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts, festivals, contests, photography, performances, sports, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 189 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Qualicum Beach - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 2E2 - **lat**: 49.40342 - **long**: -124.63149 - **full address**: 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 2E2 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Route 19A Arts Festival - Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances, Studio Tour, 16 days - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/aa49a20577237643a201294dcee672e118f8e2355dc441a26952fe4f49083dd7-rimg-w1200-h303-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788527907 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Route 19A Arts Festival - Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances, Studio Tour, 16 days being held? - **A:** Route 19A Arts Festival - Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances, Studio Tour, 16 days takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 2E2. - **Q**: Who is organizing Route 19A Arts Festival - Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances, Studio Tour, 16 days? - **A:** Route 19A Arts Festival - Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances, Studio Tour, 16 days is organized by Route 19A Arts Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Route 19A Arts Festival - Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances, Studio Tour, 16 days is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Qualicum Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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