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qathet Studio Tour
August 22 @ 10:00 am – August 23 @ 4:00 pm
qathet Studio Tour 2026
When: Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23, 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Artist homes and studios throughout the qathet region (Powell River, BC), on the traditional territories of the ɬaʔamɩn, shíshálh, ƛohos, and Xwe’malhkwu Nations
Cost: Free, self-guided
The qathet Studio Tour is a summer highlight in Powell River, BC, welcoming hundreds of visitors into artists’ homes and studios across the region to see where the creative magic happens. Now in its latest year, the free self-guided tour features 30 stops spanning painting, ceramics, fibre art, printmaking, glass, jewellery, woodworking, sculpture, and more, from artists working in Lund, Townsite, Wildwood, Cranberry, Westview, and South of Town.
Follow the turquoise road signs across the qathet region on tour weekend to explore working studios, meet local artists, and shop original art directly from the makers. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting the Sunshine Coast for the first time, the qathet Studio Tour is a chance to experience the depth and diversity of the region’s art community firsthand.
A printed guide is available in the August issue of qathet Living, and at Artique and the qathet Art Centre. Presented by qathet ART, with support from qathet Art & Wares, PR Peak, and Coast Cultural Alliance.
📍 Multiple locations across qathet (Powell River), BC
🎨 30 participating artists and studios
🗓️ August 22–23, 10 AM–4 PM
🔗 Full studio list & map: qathetart.ca/directory-studio_tour