Four, 2hr,  Live Art competitions held on the EXHIBITION weekend (Sept 12, & 13, 2026) at the Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay.  Winners by popular vote.  Come and support your favourite artist

 

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Congratulations Iris Shurz! 

Winner of the 2026 Photographer of the Festival Award

Local landscape photography inspired by the Route 19A region
Juried selection of 12 images anonymously exhibited during the festival reprinted and framed at 11" x 17"

Photographer names and winner revealed on 3:30pm Sunday
Popular vote by public - first prize $300
 
"LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"

Congratulations Graham Wood

Winner of the 2026 Landscape Artist of the Festival Award

Heat 1: Sat morning - 6 artists   

Heat 2  Sat afternoon - 6 artists

Artists have 2 hours to complete their painting
Finals: Sunday afternoon.  Top 4 artists from Saturday square off.
Popular vote by public - first prize $300
 
"PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"

Congratulations Melanie Barnes! 

Winner of the 2026 Portrait Artist of the Festival Award

Sunday morning 10:30
8 artists paint 1 live model
2 hours to paint
Popular vote by public - first prize $300
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PRIZE MONEY DONATED BY TOMM'S FOOD VILLAGE