Regional Programming
Arts on Mayne is the Mayne Island Branch of the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council. It is an active group that organizes art exhibitions, multi-disciplinary events, and the island's biannual Made on Mayne Tour. It also supports community arts programming through the disbursement of small grants. In accordance with the bylaws of the Southern Gulf Island Arts Council, a local board of directors guides operations:
  • Jeff Sodowski, President
  • Mary L. Griffin, Vice President
  • David Lindquist, Secretary
  • Joan Stone, Director
  • Kristine Webber, Treasurer
  • ​​Stephen Cropper, Director
  • Drew Ferneyhough, Director
​Contact: [email protected]
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Made on Mayne Tours
Twice a year Mayne's artists, artisans, crafters, growers, and makers welcome visitors at their studios, galleries , roadside stands, and community venues to see their work and do a little shopping. Tour maps are published so visitors can wind their way around the island and enjoy Mayne's bounty of creativity. Made on Mayne Tours happen in the Spring and Fall on the Easter and Remembrance Day weekends.
BC Ferries Floating Galleries
Work by members of the Mayne Island branch is on display in the Floating Gallery display cases on board BC Ferries vessels serving the Southern Gulf Islands. Next time you're travelling, take time to see what artists on Mayne and the other Southern Gulf Islands have been creating. Artists can participate in these displays by joining the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council.  To have your work included, contact [email protected].
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Art in the Library
  • Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, 11am-3pm. 
Arts on Mayne has partnered with the Mayne Island Reading Society to present art exhibitions in the Mayne Island Community Library located in Miners Bay Park - a lovely venue with stunning views of Active Pass. Artists interested in participating in a group show or having a solo exhibition are invited contact [email protected]. 
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Mayne Community Arts Funding
Funding in the form of small grants is often available from various sources to help support local cultural initiatives. If you have an idea for an event, workshop, or some other activity that will contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Mayne Island, we encourage  you to apply. In the past, performances and learning opportunities for all ages in a variety of disciplines have received funding (whole or in part), including Life Drawing sessions, in-school arts programs for children, poetry events, and multi-age arts workshops.  We look forward to hearing from you! Click here to access the funding application form.

Arts eXploration for Youth (AXY) Grants - Arts on Mayne is pleased to offer funding for Mayne Island youth, ages 13-18 to take part in an arts activity of their choosing. Click here for more details and the application form.
Exhibitions in the Agricultural Hall
Arts on Mayne brings together the island's artists for long-weekend shows in the island's historic Agricultural Hall. These events typically feature a Friday evening reception that can include a selection of local performers, and are open to the public Saturday and Sunday. If you're a Mayne Island artist and are interested in having a solo or group exhibition, please contact us at [email protected]. Funding is available to support exhibitions.
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Work from the 2021 Fall Art Gala
Visit the online Artists Directory to see listings of Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council member artists located on Mayne Island.