Arts & Culture Events

 

 

There are a variety of events held in Oak Bay to showcase artists and cultures. Oak Bay would like to invite you to join us at the events below.

Information for specific events can also be found on the Events Page.

Arts, Culture and Events
Bowker Creek Brush-Up

Since 2005, this fun, inspiring annual art show hosts 40 or more artists displaying, demonstrating, and selling their art outdoors. Plan to spend the day strolling along beautiful Bowker Creek between Oak Bay High School and Hampshire Road, listening to music, enjoying refreshments, participating in the Community Art project, and watching demonstrations by featured international artists. Of course, there is plenty of opportunity to purchase art for yourself and others. For more information, visit the Oak Bay Community Artists Society.

Sunday, August 11, 2024 11:00am-4:30pm
Oak Bay Artists' Studio Tour

Typically held in the Fall and Spring, the Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, photography, woodcuts, as well as fibre, glass, and pottery creations. The free tour is produced by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture. The tour is self-guided and self-paced, with maps provided by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture.

25th Annual Oak Bay Artists’ Fall Studio Tour

Started in 1999, the Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to meet local artists. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to demonstrate, display and sell original watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, photography, as well as fibre, glass, and pottery creations. The tour is self-guided and self-paced.

Pick-up or download your map from Oak Bay, Monterey or Henderson Recreation Centres.

Monterey Recreation Centre

1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC

  • Saturday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Private Artists Home Studios

Locations vary, please see guide below

  • Saturday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 Open to the public. Free to attend.

Studio Tour Map Studio Tour Brochure

 

Summer Concerts in the Park

With a stunning backdrop of Willows Beach, these free outdoor concerts gather the community to celebrate music and the arts. Each concert highlights local musicians with emerging artists as opening acts.

For more information please visit the the Events page.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Window Poems in Oak Bay

Window Poems in Oak Bay

Stroll through the District of Oak Bay reflecting on the creations of local poets displayed in windows during Culture Days.

Dates: September 20 – October 13, 2024

Location: Various locations through-out Oak Bay. Check back in September for a list of display locations.

Call for Poets

Learn more about Culture Days 2024 across Canada