16 Days of Visual & Performing Arts
Celebrating Vancouver Island's Creative Communities along Hwy 19a
Dashwood, Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay, Ships Point, Fanny Bay, & Union Bay
Fine Art Exhibition - DF Gray
Performances - El Combo Cumbialandia
Studio Tour - Loris Dawn Nygaard
Artists Applications
Closed for 2026
Thank you to all the artists that applied.
We're looking forward to a great Festival
If you’re organized, creative, and love working with people, we’d love to have you on our team! Be part of your community supporting visual and performance artists by creating a vibrant, local, and unforgettable Route 19a Arts Festival in 2026
""Entrythingy" is the app that we are using to keep all our entries organized, It can upload your photos and take your $10 entry fee.
It will ask you to register with Entrything. This is so you can go back to chang your entries as needed.
MAKE UP AN EMAIL WITH A PASSWORD.
It does NOT have to be a legit email. Just something you will remember. "myentries@google.com" or some such.
Route 19A Arts Festival is an exciting celebration of creativity, culture, and community,
set against the scenic backdrop of Route 19A (Island Hwy W) from Dashwood to Union Bay.
This annual event brings together artists, musicians, performers, and audiences from across the region
for a vibrant showcase of talent and a memorable experience for all involved.
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16 days of a wide variety of visual and performing arts.