Indigenous Art Market - Sea Festival - White Rock

ORGANIZATION: City of White Rock
DEADLINE: Jul. 5, 2026
WEBSITE: http://www.whiterockcity.ca/366/White-Rock-Sea-Festival-Semiahmoo-Days

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Artist Call-Out: White Rock Sea Festival 2026
Indigenous, Inuit and Metis Artists

Are you an artist looking to showcase your work at one of the region’s most vibrant summer events?

The White Rock Sea Festival 2026 is seeking visual artists and artisans to be part of our waterfront artisan market. Mass produced items unless designed by the artist are not permitted. There are no fees to be part of this market.

Event Dates:
Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026

What’s Provided:
• 6-foot table
• 10x10 tent
• 2 chairs
• Free parking

Event Details:
• Load-in: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
• Event hours: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Artists are expected to remain on-site for full duration
• Preference given to artists who can commit to both days

Why Participate:
• This family-friendly festival draws thousands of visitors to the waterfront
• Opportunity to connect with locals and tourists
• Showcase and sell your original work in a lively community setting

We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation and the broader territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your expression of interest to events@whiterockcity.ca.

Include a maximum two-page expression of interest including short bio, images of your work, if you can commit to two days, and your contact information.

Deadline: July 5, 2026 - Midnight

FEES/COMPENSATION:
No table fee. City provides tent, table, chairs and free parking.