Since its inaugural year in 2004, the Sechelt Arts Festival has become the leading edge platform for engaging the Sunshine Coast artistic community in innovative visual and performing art projects. The District of Sechelt continues to be committed to supporting cultural activities, such as the festival, to promote community diversity, engagement, and vibrancy.

Festival Mandate

The Sunshine Coast’s Leading Edge Performing and Visual Arts Festival

The Sechelt Arts Festival provides accessible arts programming to all residents of the District of Sechelt and area, showcasing local talent to residents and visitors in a professionally produced multi day event. The Festival supports and encourages Sunshine Coast artists by providing opportunities for collaboration among the multi-talented coast arts community and embraces all art forms, including dance, music, theatre, heritage, and the visual arts.

Festival Objectives

• To expose our community to innovative and diverse artistic expressions

• To encourage artists to deepen, reflect, and challenge their art practices

• To encourage inter-disciplinary projects between various artistic disciplines

• To encourage a collaborative dialogue and learning experience between artists and our indigenous cultures

• To include and encourage emerging and diverse artists