Question...

How is this event different than Purple Banner?
The Purple Banner Guide is a directory of participating galleries and studios with product for sale and are open to the public during set hours or by appointment during the entire year.   


The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl is a signature weekend event that will attract art lovers for a wonderful weekeend on the Sunshine Coast during the shoulder tourism season.  This event allows all artists, whether they have a public studio or not,  the opportunity to showcase their talent and host a creative event.  We hope to have all our Purple Banner members take part and encourage new artists to join by creating a viewing space in their homes, join together with another artist or have a group show at your local community hall or ?? ... the possibilities are endless.  All artists and artisans are welcome; visual, written, musical, etc...

Join those already signed up!

Registration is now open to all artists to become apart of this fantastic event.  If you are apart of the Purple Banner great!  This event will help to promote your studio/gallery during the off season.

If you are not in the Purple Banner Guide because you can't be open regular hours or if your studio is in your home and not really open to the public this is your chance to join the many artists on the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund and be part of the inaugural Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. Move things around in your studio/carport/basement and create a welcoming space displaying where you work and what you have to offer ‘Crawlers’ to purchase.

This is your opportunity to participate in this community event and showcase your talent to visitors. Sign up today for only $75, www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com.  Registration deadline is September 10, 2010.

All participating artists must be a current member of the Coast Cultural Alliance.
$45 individual | $60 non-profit | $99 business

Participating Artists to Date:
Janice Edmonds, Gibsons
Sheila Page, Davis Bay
Mellon Glass Studio, Langdale
Marigold Studio & Gallery, Gibsons
Cutting Edge Stained Glass, Roberts Creek
Smith & Fisher Pottery, Davis Bay
Sunstones Beads & Gems, Sechelt
Jack Gibson Fine Art Creations Ltd., Garden Bay
Doris Biddle, Halfmoon Bay
Ursula Medley, Powell River
Creek Clayworks, Roberts Creek
Down to Earth Clayworks, Powell River

All Artists Welcome

Questions of the week... 


Is this an event for visual artists only?
No, this is an event for everyone.  Musical, performance, visual, etc... This is a unique event for all artists on the Sunshine Coast to showcase their talent.

What if my studio is my garage?
It is your studio, so dress it up, host a demonstration and invite everyone one you know to come.  You must be open on Saturday and Sunday from 9 - 5 and you must have an "event" of some sort; reception, concert, demonstration, etc... It is a great opportunity to share your talent with locals and visitors.

Calling All Artists

You may have heard about the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl and NOW is the time to get involved!

If you are not in the Purple Banner Guide because you can't be open regular hours or if your studio is in your home and not really open to the public ... here is your chance to join the many artists on the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund and be part of the inaugural Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. Move things around in your studio/carport/basement and create a welcoming space displaying where you work and what you have to offer "art crawlers" to purchase and take home with them.

This idea has been around the Coast for a long time and now we are determined to make it really happen. With   your support we can create a brand new Arts and Culture Event in the shoulder season of October, just close enough to the Holiday season for 'Crawlers' to start their shopping and still give you time to join the Nov/Dec Craft Fairs.


This is your opportunity to participate in this community event and showcase your talent to visitors.  Visit our website to sign up today for only $75, www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com.

All participating artists must be a current member of the Coast Cultural Alliance.
$45 individual | $60 non-profit | $99 business

DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 10, 2010.

We will:

•  create highly visible road and studio markers
•  create event hubs to get people excited and involved
•  publish a high quality printed brochure and map made widely available (available on-line)
•  create a separate page on www.suncoastarts.com for Art Crawl participants
•  create 'fun' mechandise - buttons / bags / bracelets (more info to come)
•  create a trivia challenge / passport / bracelet (more info to come)
•  publish map in local papers 
•  advertise the event to Sunshine Coast, Vancouver and Vancouver Island
•  nurture the support of Sunshine Coast Tourism who’s Fall tourism campaign will focus on the arts and culture on the Coast, extending to Vancouver and Vancouver Island. 

You will:

•  be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday Oct 23 & Sunday Oct 24
•  have a reception / demonstration / workshop / entertainment / your choice
•  be part of an exciting new arts and culture event to bring buyers and browsers to the Sunshine Coast during the shoulder tourist season and the up-coming holiday season 

CCA Member Benefits:

•  Year-round inclusion on the CCA website with a profile with contact information, link to your website, email link and up to three image 
•  Inclusion of events in the CCA weekly newsletter; Featured Artists, work referrals, current grants information, event and show updates.
•  Free event/workshop/gallery listing(s) in the monthly CCA Arts and Culture Calendar 
•  A Subscription to bi-monthly newsletter 'Artistry', mailed hard copy or by email 
•  Front page postings for major events
•  Opportunity to participate in the Purple Banner and Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

Visit our website to sign up today, www.sunshinecaostartcrawl.com.  

Sunshine Coast Art Crawl - Become A Crawler

The Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA) is pleased to announce the first annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl on the weekend of October 23-24, 2010.  The Art Crawl offers Crawlers access to participating galleries and art studios along the entire Sunshine Coast Highway from Langdale to Lund.  We invite Crawlers to come and experience the vibrant arts and culture community on the Sunshine Coast.  Crawlers will be amazed by the hidden talent!

Crawlers are invited to join friends and take a scenic drive along the Sunshine Coast, stopping at the wonderful community hubs and studio events throughout the weekend. Meet at the community hubs located in Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Madeira Park and Powell River to experience local entertainment and an opportunity to get started on the trivia challenge for a chance to win great prizes.

Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

October 23 - 24, 2010

9 AM - 5 PM

Langdale - Lund/Lund to Langdale

Details on the event are available at www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com

The Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA) is a network of arts, cultural and heritage groups and individuals working to enhance the economic vitality of the Sunshine Coast through cultural sector development.  For more information on the CCA visit www.suncoastarts.com