Ladysmith Arts

🤩The line-up is HUGE this year! The top artists from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are gathering in Ladysmith for the 28th annual Arts on The Avenue Festival. One of the BIGGEST juried fine arts festivals, shop original fine art while enjoying various other activities. Taking over 5 blocks, mark your calendars - you don't want to miss this! www.artsontheavenue.ca

Did you know that Colour Me A Melody has an official playlist! Listen to the music that inspired the art or inspires the artist to create: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FFIzdoMYNRD2zAzBQnOgr?si=ggdBMpImRb-8qvWiqo5G6w

Who else is getting excited for our BIGGEST event of the year?!🎨

Arts on the Avenue is returning for its 28th year on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026. It all takes place on Ladysmith's historic 1st Avenue from 10AM-4PM. This event is family-friendly, and a great opportunity to support local artists!♥

Here's what you can look forward to this year:

⭐60+ Local Art Vendors
⭐Live Music
⭐Live Paint Competition
⭐Beer Garden
⭐Art Demos
⭐Kids Zone
⭐Foodtrucks
. .And a few other surprises! You'll have to attend the event to find out what they are.🤫

📸: Lawrence Phillips

https://www.artsontheavenue.ca/

CALL FOR ART🚨

Submissions are open for our August Member Show! The theme is "Around Town" which asks artists to zoom in on the places they know and love, and the things that make those places unique. 🏡

Show Dates: August 5th - 19th, 2026
Online Submissions Form Due: July 15th, 2026
Intake Date: August 3rd
Outtake Date: August 20th

APPLY ONLINE USING OUR MEMBER'S PORTAL:

https://ladysmitharts.ca/members-account/artist-portal/