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Artist in the Garden - Permit PDF Book Now

Artists in the Garden – Single Bookings

Bring your art to a new audience with Artists in the Garden at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden! We welcome a diverse range of artistic mediums, including painting, dancing, acting, singing, instrumental performances, martial arts, and digital arts. Our serene and inspiring garden provides the perfect backdrop for artists to display, perform, and sell their work. Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established performer, Nikka Yuko offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your talent and connect with a captivated audience.

To participate, simply contact us with your information and artistic medium, and we’ll explore how we can accommodate your art in our beautiful garden setting. Please note that all artists and performers must fill out a permit application and provide a fee for access. Courtesy passes will be provided to facilitate setup, monitoring, and support throughout your time in the garden. Join us in celebrating creativity and nature at Artists in the Garden!

Fees & Add-ons:

One Day – $20
Two Days – $30

Optional:

Table Rental (Maximum of 2) – $10/table
Easel Rental (Maximum of 8) – $5/easel

Please review the permit and policies below. This rental is for private date bookings, if you are interested in a FREE table, please consider signing up for our Artists in the Garden Series that occur on our festival dates.

2026 Artists in the Garden Series

Call for Artists & Makers: Join the 2025 Artist in the Garden Series at Nikka Yuko!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Artist in the Garden Series for 2025—an opportunity for local artists and makers to connect with our community through culture, creativity, and conversation. Participating in the dates below is FREE for all our artists but requires a sign-up form and approval.

Available Dates: To be confirmed

Booth Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (optional extension until 6:00 PM)
Setup Begins: 9:30 AM
Location: Bunka Centre at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

Program Highlights:

No vendor fees
One pre-approved 6ft table space per vendor
One table, two chairs, and a black tablecloth provided
Bring your own offline payment system (e.g., Square or cash box)
Washrooms and café onsite

A signed vendor agreement is required (available onsite)

Please Note:
We accept handmade or artist-designed items only—no mass-produced or factory-made goods.

Interested in participating?
Email programengagement@nikkayuko.com with the subject line:
“Participation in Artist in the Garden 2026”
Let us know your preferred date(s), and we’ll be in touch with vendor guidelines and next steps.

Let’s create a space where art, nature, and community flourish together. We look forward to celebrating another year of local talent with you!

Photography Sessions

The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden has many breathtaking viewpoints making it the perfect venue for capturing life’s special moments. If you want your engagement, wedding, graduation or family photos taken in the Garden, please book a month in advance. Winter Light Photos, please book a week in advance.

Packages do not include a photographer. Photographers do not count toward the total number of people allowed. Photo sessions are available during regular hours of operation or after hours. Drone photography is not allowed inside the garden.

*Photography sessions, including cosplay, are subject to approval. We require all cosplayers and guests wishing to take photos to ensure their attire and conduct remain tasteful and respectful for all ages. As a community garden, we welcome many families and younger visitors, so appropriateness is essential. For inquiries regarding permits or approval for cosplay photo shoots, please contact marketing@nikkayuko.com*

For rules regarding photography and film can be found in our rules and FAQ section here.

View our Photography Packages, Prices, and Policies below:

Film Permit PDF

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  Always a delight to visit the gardens. This year we took part in a Sake Tasting (highly recommend) and enjoyed the festival of lights. There's a great gift shop on site.
  
 
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  The winter festival is a nice way to spend 30 minutes of your time. Beautiful lights. If you purchase your tickets at the door you get a cookie and hot chocolate included with your admission price. That is not the same as the online price. It would be nice though if they added a few more places with a little more fires and it would also be nice if you could a full poop. But otherwise a nice little place.
  
 
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   Brenda Impey 
 
 
 
  Japanese Gardens Lethbridge are a delight! The winter lights festival 2024 was enchanting!
  
 
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   Sharalyn Patching 
 
 
 
  Beautiful. Loved Loved the theme this year seasons.
Seasons in Canada 🇨🇦
  
 
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   Rajesh RJZ 
 
 
 
  A good place to visit a light show with family and friends as a relaxed night out. Don't expect big and fancy things. They do provide complimentary drinks and cookies :)
  
 
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   Michael Bruining 
 
 
 
  Went for the light display and it was  beautiful. It was an awesome date activity after dinner when it was nice and dark. All the staff were super friendly and helpful.