FULL Waitlist Only – Fine Arts Show 2025: Call to Artists
Registration for this year’s CVFAS has filled up! Thank you to all who have registered.
Waitlist – email gallery@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca to join our waitlist.
The 55th Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show is the largest open, non-juried, art show on the Island and features work by emerging and renowned artists including painting and sculpture, jewelry design, furniture, photography and more.
Artwork Photo Deadline is Monday April 21, 2025
The Cowichan Valley Fine Arts show is available online and we require your photo to do so. If you didn’t include a photo with your registration, send a photo, by email, by Monday April 21, 2025. Please include any new or updated details about about your submission too. (Name, dimensions, etc)
Be sure to put “FAS Photo 2025” in the subject line.
Please send photos & details to: creative@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca
Photos file name format: First Name_Last Name_Name_of_Artwork
Key Dates to Remember:
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- Show Dates: May 5 – 30, 2025
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- Registration Open: February 28 – April 21
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- Registration Deadline: April 21 or until capacity is reached (first come first serve) – we will waitlist artists after capacity is reached.
- Waitlist – email gallery@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca to join our waitlist.
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- Art Drop-off: Thursday May 1 – 10 am – 3 pm
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- Art Pick Up: May 31 – 12 pm – 3:30 pm
Opening Event: Wednesday May 7th – 7 pm – $20 tickets
Click Here to Buy Tickets Online Now
CVFAS 2025 Exhibiting Artists: Free entry to exhibiting artists on the opening night. RSVP to gallery@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca
Art-Tea Party: Saturday May 10th – 1 – 3 pm – by Donation
Important Details & Restrictions for artists:
Limit one art entry per artist. Entry is $35 CAD. Must be a CVAC member to submit.
Two-Dimensional Work: Must include a wired backing and be ready to hang. View hanging requirements here.
Artwork Photo Deadline is Monday April 21, 2025
The Cowichan Valley Fine Arts show is available online and we require your photo to do so. If you didn’t include a photo with your registration, send a photo, by email, by Monday April 21, 2025.
Be sure to put “FAS Photo 2025” in the subject line.
Please send photos to: creative@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca
Photos file name format: First Name_Last Name_Name_of_Artwork
Maximum Dimensions
Width: 48” or 1.2 metres, including frame, full width of triptychs, diptychs etc.
Height: 60” or 1.5 metres
Area: 2,880 square inches or 18,581 square centimetres
Sculptures & 3D: Tall items that sit on the floor, maximum floor space of 30” X 30” and must stand securely. We have a variety of plinth sizes – if your sculpture has a footprint of more than 18”X18”, or if you have any questions at all, please call 250.746.1633
The registration period for this show is now closed.
