Three competitions held on the EXHIBITION weekend (Sept 12, & 13, 2026) at the Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay
Participating artists are chosen based on samples of their art. Artist can upload up to 3 examples of their work.
Artists may enter 1, 2, or all 3 categories. Entry fee is $10 per category entry.

The public is encouraged to watch the artists work throughout each live art heat

Click on your competition choice for more details and entry form
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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Local landscape photography inspired by the Route 19A region
• Juried selection of 12 images exhibited during the festival reprinted and framed at 8" x 12"
popular vote by public - first prize $300
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"LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"
Saturday, 10:30 morning heat and 1:00 afternoon preliminary heats with 6 artist per heat
Artists select from the 12 short list photo competition for reference photographs
Photos may be reproduced directly or used as inspiration
Artists have 2 hours to complete their painting
Sunday afternoon. 1:00 Top 4 artists from Saturday's poplular choice votes square off.
$300 for 1st place winners
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"PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"
Sunday morning 10:30
6 artists paint 1 live model
2 hours to paint
winner by public popular vote
$300 for 1st place winner
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PRIZE MONEY DONATED BY TOMM'S FOOD VILLAGE