Downtown Owen Sound will be alive with ArtWalk, a one-day celebration of local art and artists taking place from 10:00 to 4:00 this Saturday, June 25. Eleven venues have collaborated to provide residents and visitors with a walking tour of remarkable exhibitions, demonstrations, art talks, hands-on activities, door prizes, and much more.

In addition, 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.

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

Everyone is welcome and there is no charge to attend ArtWalk. Parking is free. Now in its fourth year, this self-funded event was created to showcase the dynamic arts community in downtown Owen Sound. 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).