GABRIOLA ARTISTS FOR PEACE EXHIBITION AND AUCTION
The 2nd Annual Gabriola Artists for Peace will be held August 17 and 18th 2025 at Gabriola Community Hall. 40 artists will create innovative recreations of the iconic peace doves to be auctioned off as a benefit for Gabriola Island Grocery Delivery Program.
Call for Artists
Gabriola Artists for Peace Summer 2025
Jonathan Hoskins is creating a weekend exhibition and sale celebrating Gabriola Artists works inspired by the island iconic doves, and Gabriola Island as a safe haven for finding peace in conflicting times. To be held August 17-18 as a fundraiser for PHC Gabriola Island Food Bank
We are seeking 40 Gabriola Artists to paint, modify, recreate Peace Doves for auction at August 17-18 2025 Gabriola for Peace Event
Net Proceeds to Benefit PHC Food Bank
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40 artists (who register) will be given a plywood primed peace dove to paint, weave, reimagine – at no cost to them.
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All 40 doves will be displayed on the weekend of August 17-18 peace event in Gabriola Community Hall and then auctioned off in a live auction as a fundraiser for PHC Food Bank.
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Contributing artists will receive a 25% commission on final live sale price with the remainder (75%) directly supporting the Gabriola Island Food Bank.
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Artists who are unable to complete thier dove will be kindly asked to return them to Hoskins Arts.
The artists call will be live until 40 artists are secured.
To register or find out more contact: Jonathan Hoskins 250 325-0056 hoskinsarts@gmail.com or www.hoskinarts.com
