Call for Entries - COMPETITIONS - Photography Landscape Portrait
Organization:
Route19a Arts Festival
Location
Qualicum Bay
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
May 15, 2026
Exhibition
Sep 12
- Sep 13, 2026
Three competitions held on the EXHIBITION weekend (Sept 12, & 13, 2026) at the Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay
Participating artists are chosen based on samples of their art. Artist can upload up to 3 examples of their work.
Artists may enter 1, 2, or all 3 categories. Entry fee is $10 per category entry.
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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Local landscape photography inspired by the Route 19A region
• Juried selection of 12 images exhibited during the festival reprinted and framed at 8" x 12"
popular vote by public - first prize $300
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"LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"
Saturday, 1 morning and 1 afternoon preliminary heats with 6 artist per heat
Artists select from the 12 short list photo competition for reference photographs
Photos may be reproduced directly or used as inspiration
Artists have 2 hours to complete their painting
Sunday afternoon. Top 4 artists from Saturday's poplular choice votes square off.
$300 for 1st place winners
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"PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"
Sunday morning
6 artists paint 1 live model
2 hours to paint
winner by public popular vote
$300 for 1st place winner
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PRIZE MONEY DONATED BY TOMM'S FOOD VILLAGE
The public is encouraged to watch the artists work throughout each heat
Full competition details available online www.route19a.com
Participating artists are chosen based on samples of their art. Artist can upload up to 3 examples of their work.
Artists may enter 1, 2, or all 3 categories. Entry fee is $10 per category entry.
_____________________________
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Local landscape photography inspired by the Route 19A region
• Juried selection of 12 images exhibited during the festival reprinted and framed at 8" x 12"
popular vote by public - first prize $300
_____________________________
"LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"
Saturday, 1 morning and 1 afternoon preliminary heats with 6 artist per heat
Artists select from the 12 short list photo competition for reference photographs
Photos may be reproduced directly or used as inspiration
Artists have 2 hours to complete their painting
Sunday afternoon. Top 4 artists from Saturday's poplular choice votes square off.
$300 for 1st place winners
_________________________________
"PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE FESTIVAL"
Sunday morning
6 artists paint 1 live model
2 hours to paint
winner by public popular vote
$300 for 1st place winner
______________________________-__
PRIZE MONEY DONATED BY TOMM'S FOOD VILLAGE
The public is encouraged to watch the artists work throughout each heat
Full competition details available online www.route19a.com