Amateur and professional artists are invited to register now for the ArtWalk Plein Air competition in downtown Owen Sound, to take place Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 to 4:00. Artists can pre-select outdoor locations throughout the downtown where they will set up easels and capture the remarkable commercial, residential, natural and industrial vistas in this one-day rain-or-shine event.

Part of the fourth annual ArtWalk celebration of local art and artists, the Plein Air component will provide the public with the opportunity to view art in the making, discuss the process with the artists, and watch as the finished paintings and drawings develop.

Plein Air registrants are invited to submit one work at the end of the day for jurying and exhibition. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information and to register ($45) for the ArtWalk Plein Air competition, contact [email protected].  

Now in its fourth year, ArtWalk is a remarkable collaboration of eleven downtown arts-related businesses working together to showcase local arts and artists. From galleries to studios and art supply stores, the ArtWalk venues include:

Curvey Lines Art School & Print Shop (817 3rd  Ave East);
Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts (938 2nd Ave East);
Grey Gallery (883 2nd Avenue East);
Heartwood Home (939 2nd Ave East);
Intersections Wood Collaborative (10th St at 3rd Ave East)
Jean Francis Studio (986 1st Ave East);
Owen Sound Library (824 1st Ave West);
Owen Sound Artists' Co-op (942 2nd Ave East)
Tom Thomson Art Gallery (840 1st Ave West);
Upwards Art Studio (975 2nd Ave East); and
Whimsy Art Studio (277 10th St East).

Special exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on art and craft activities, and art talks will be featured at the ArtWalk venues from 10:00 to 4:00 on June 25. There is no charge to attend and parking is free. Everyone is welcome.

Source: media release