Yes, Fanny Bay Tidal Tacos will be setup in the kitchen and have a special menu with items for purchase at this event.

At the Lighthouse Community Center, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach

September 14 & 15, 2024 from 10 am – 4 pm

Each exhibition artist has a their information listed on our Exhibition page

Our experience is that people come and stay on average about 45 minutes. This is very different from an Art Show / Market Experience. The atmosphere in a studio tour is more relaxed and the connection building is stronger and more meaningful. Touring through an artist's studio gives insight to their art.

Our 2024 Artist Studio Showcase page offers detailed descriptions of each artist with, samples of their work, links to their websites and social media. click HERE to check them out.

The map is on our Tour Map page and also can be found here at this link!

September 21 & 23, 2024 from 10am - 4pm

The tour is personal to each person on it and it is free. A map is provided on route19a.com for download and people can visit as many artists as they desire. The tour is open for two days to all ages. The map will have all of the artists’ locations, so you can pre plan your self-guided route.

No, the Route 19a Studio Tour is FREE and self-guided.

IMPORTANT DATES for exhibit: AUG 18, 2;30 Meet and Greet, Lighthouse Community Hall 240 lions Way Qualicum Bay. (To pick up the brochures and ask questions) SEP 13 6-9 set up. SEP 14th and 15th, 2024 10 am-4 pm SEP 15th 4-6 take down The booths will be 10' x 10' and will include a black curtain 'pipe & drape' back-drop. Tables (6'& 8') and chairs available on request. Accepted artists will need to supply, set up and take down all materials necessary to display their work and are required to be present (or have a representative) with their booth for the full exhibition dates & times.

The event is intended to celebrate and promote local creatives, working/residing in the mid-island area of Vancouver Island, from Qualicum Beach to Union Bay and beyond. The success of this event depends on the level of support from all the participating creatives and the support of the community. We have the community support, now we need yours. We ask all participants to give 10-15 hours of volunteer support over the coming months. Thank you, thank you, thank you in advance for helping us promote you and your work! ​Here are just a few areas requiring support. We are grateful for any/all support big or small. MARKETING & PROMOTION EXHIBITION SIGNAGE (for studio tours) COMMUNITY PARTNERS – Sponsorship of event DISTRIBUTION OF MARKETING MATERIALS MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT BAKING CONTRIBUTIONS (for Exhibition) Your support can be as simple as ‘sure I can do a few tasks, just tell me what to do’ or you can play a bigger role and take a ‘lead coordinator’ position to over-see a category, with the assistance of a few volunteers. Your support directly impacts a successful outcome! Email interest to: route19a.arts@gmail.com

All of our artists have their information listed on both our Exhibition and Studio Tour pages. Some artists are involved in both events.