Arts Alive is Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture’s annual temporary public art program. This exhibition of sculpture is displayed for 10 months at outdoor sites in our municipality.

The permanent collection of Arts Alive sculptures frames views, animates parks, streetscapes, and viewpoints. The sculptures have been greatly appreciated for their artistic merit and have encouraged viewers to pause and reflect about living in and visiting this special seaside community. They include realistic and abstract pieces, both kinetic and static. They are made of a variety of materials including metal, stone, mixed media and mosaic and express each sculptor’s personal style and interpretation of the yearly theme.

This is an excellent opportunity for both mid-career and emerging artists to showcase their work.

Artists are invited to reflect on and interpret the theme 'Beyond the Surface'.

The annual temporary exhibition of sculpture is chosen by a jury from works submitted by artists from the region. Selected sculptures are on loan by each sculptor, sponsored by local business and community groups.