The ArtWalk event in Owen Sound is set to go this coming weekend.
The one-day celebration of local art and artists is scheduled to take place from 10:00 to 4:00 this Saturday, June 25th.
Organizer Maryann Thomas of the Ginger Press says now in its fourth year, this self-funded event was created to showcase the dynamic arts community in downtown Owen Sound.
Eleven venues have collaborated to provide residents and visitors with a walking tour of exhibitions, demonstrations, art talks, hands-on activities, door prizes, and more.
She says, “Several pre-registered amateur and professional artists will be setting up their easels outdoors for the day to capture our remarkable downtown, from the beauty of the Sydenham River and many historic older buildings, to the gritty and vibrant commercial reality of the business district.”
Their works will be exhibited throughout the downtown after ArtWalk, and cash prizes will be awarded.
Thomas says everyone is welcome and there is no charge to attend ArtWalk. Parking is free. Artists and staff at all venues will be on hand to discuss their works and programs throughout the day.
For more information, and to register for the outdoor art competition, contact Maryann (maryann@gingerpress.com or 519 376-4233).
The following galleries, schools, art supply stores and other venues will be open with special programming for ArtWalk 2022:
* Curvey Lines Art School & Print Shop 817 3rd Avenue East
* Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts 938 2nd Avenue East
* Grey Gallery and Garden 883 2nd Avenue East
* Heartwood Home 939 2nd Avenue East
* Intersections Wood Collaborative 10th Street at 3rd Avenue East
* Jean Francis Studio 986 1st Avenue East
* Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library 824 1st Avenue West
* Owen Sound Artists’ Co-op 942 2nd Avenue East
* Tom Thomson Art Gallery 840 1st Avenue West
* Upwards Art Studio (ArtWalk is their Opening Day) 975 2nd Avenue East
* Whimsy Art Studio 277 10th Street East
