Every year thousands of visitors and residents of Sidney are delighted by the unobstructed, awe-inspiring vistas provided all along Sidney’s seaside promenade. Sidney’s accessible walk is enjoyed by young and old, families, people with pets, joggers, walkers, strollers, beach combers and bench sitters. It’s a friendly place where people are comfortable to smile and say hello, and stop to talk to one another.

The Town of Sidney and the Community Arts Council of Saanich Peninsula have joined together to add a new dimension to an already wonderful experience. This project is being launched to enrich Sidney’s seaside experience and add to the community’s vibrant cultural scene by adding sculpture along the pedestrian path. Initially the sculptures will be located close to the Town Centre, at the foot of Beacon Avenue. Eventually the installations will extend the full 2 km of the waterfront walkway.

Sidney downtown merchants, Mary Winspear Centre, Book Town, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Saanich Peninsula Community Arts Centre, Sidney Museum, Thursday Night Market, Sidney’s Peninsula Celebrations and now… Sidney Seaside Sculpture Walk. Another great reason to visit sunny Sidney-by-the-Sea.

A Call to Artists is being issued today inviting Artists to exhibit their sculpture for a two year period. Sidney Mayor Larry Cross commented:

This is a positive development for everyone. The artists have an opportunity to exhibit their work in a spectacular setting and increase their exposure to potential buyers. The Town and its businesses will gain from the many visitors who come and return again and again to experience our spectacular west coast seascape and our creative and vibrant little Town.

For further information about this initiative we invite you, and especially our local artists, to visit our website at www.sculpturewalk.ca

For additional inquiries, contact us at Murray Clarke, CAO, Town of Sidney