The Made on Mayne Spring Tour showcases the island's diverse and excellent artistry, crafts and food. For two days on the Easter longweekend - Friday April 7 and Saturday April 8 - visitors will be be able to tour the island and support our local artists, artisans, crafters, food makers and growers. They can peek inside the studios and galleries of resident artists and artisans, view the work by artists in the Agricultural Hall, browse the work crafters and other makers at the Community Centre, and explore the island's roadside stands. Printed tour maps will be availalbe in the weeks prior to the tour, and an online directory will be available with the participant's details and links.
Participant Information
Participant Information
- Artists, artisans, crafters, food vendors and growers are all eligible to participate in the Made on Mayne Tour as long as they are based on Mayne Island.
- Tour hours will be:
- Friday, April 7, 10am-4pm (all locations)
- Saturday, April 8, 10am-4pm (all locations)
- In addition to private studios, there are two group venues:
- "Artists Hub" at the Agricultural Hall
- "Crafters Collective" for artisans, crafters and other makers at the Community Centre.
- Set-up for participants at the Community Centre and at the Agricultural Hall will take place Thursday evening, April 6, 6-8pm. Take-down happens 4-6pm on April 8.
- The fee for all participants is $25 to cover promotion, advertising and printing costs.
- Participants at the Community Centre and Agricultural Hall will pay an additional $20 to help cover the cost of the venue rental.
- If you have space at your studio, considering inviting another Mayne artist/artisan/maker to participate as a guest at your location. Sharing your space can enhance the experience for visitors.
- If your location already hosts work by guest artists/artisans/makers, each of them should register for the tour. They will benefit from enhanced advertising and their fees help keep the cost of the tour from increasing.
- A current membership with the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council is not required but is greatly appreciated as it helps us provide events such as the Made on Mayne tour.
Membership with the Southern Gulf Iislands Arts Council - Mayne Island Branch
While we don't insist that you be a member to participate in the tour, we would love to have you join us if you haven't already done so. Memberships cost $20 per year and help support arts related events and activities. Click here for membership information/payment.
While we don't insist that you be a member to participate in the tour, we would love to have you join us if you haven't already done so. Memberships cost $20 per year and help support arts related events and activities. Click here for membership information/payment.
