Tour of the Arts artists Sam Millard, Lori Lees-Stout and Colin Bell show off their unique hand-painted birdhouses ahead of the 5th annual Columbia Valley Arts Council fundraiser.

Tickets for the event are now available, and the pictured birdhouses will also be up for silent auction. The tour takes place on the first Sunday of August, and ticket “passports,” which include tour maps, artists photos and bios, are available through the Columbia Valley Arts Council at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre, by calling 250-342-4423 or by emailing info@columbiavalleyarts.com. Free for children, they will cost students $10 while adults pay $25 in advance, or $30 on tour day.