Tidepools Art Show & Auction 2026

The Sea Stars are now on display in the Gibsons Public Market Atrium from May 14-June 7. Visit in person to view these one of a kind works of art!

The Tidepools Aquarium Art Show and Auction is a Nicholas Sonntag Tidepools Aquarium community fundraiser. Your creativity and support helps fuel hands-on marine education, inspiring stewardship and care for our ocean.

Help us reach our $10,000 goal!

Visit the market, bid on an a Sea Star and support TidePools Aquarium!

Thank you to Unni and Fred Claridge and Gibsons Building Supplies for their ongoing support for this event. And thank you to our volunteers, Amadeu Amaral, Brian Newman and Mr. Wall’s Grade 8 Elphinstone Secondary woodworking class, that utilized their expertise to make the shape come to life.

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers for helping organize this great community event.

BlueAct Marine Society is a non-profit charitable society that operates the Nicholas Sonntag TidePools Aquarium (formerly Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre). Our Mission is to inspire, educate, and change behaviour through the successful operation of a collect-and-release aquarium, community and education programs, and conservation initiatives to sustain healthy Coastal life.