ArtWalk
NELSON ARTWALK 2009
NDAC once again presents this most popular visual arts event! The Nelson ArtWalk has drawn locals and visitors downtown to experience the wonderful work of our visual artists for 21 years! One of the best family summer events. We invite you to join us either as an artist, a gallery or as an audience member. The first opening night receptions will be held at venues throughout Nelson on Friday, July 3th from 6 to 9 pm. Those exhibits run through until August 6. The second series of exhibits start with opening night events on Friday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 9 pm. ArWalk closes September 12.
APPLICATIONS FOR ARTWALK 2009 : Applications are now closed.
If you are an artist interested in participating in next year’s ArtWalk, please become a member and we will automatically alert you next spring when the applications are available.
If you own or operate a business in downtown Nelson and are interested in participating as a gallery venue, please contact us…we are always happy to consider fresh new venues for ArtWalk and encourage your participation!
History of Artwalk
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The year was 1988. A local artist and art advocate, Anne DeGrace, brought the idea home. Artwalk has continued to grow with the number of local businesses becoming galleries providing more venues for the growing number of artists living in the Nelson region.July, August and September mark three months of exhibitions throughout the downtown core. Each month has a separate grand opening which includes refreshments, musicians and lots of wonderful artwork for locals and visitors to enjoy as they stroll through beautiful downtown Nelson. |
As soft-impact tourism, ArtWalk is non polluting and is inclined to attract people respectful of the community while generating community pride. As an agent for community development, ArtWalk is a fabulous opportunity to partner business with art. As a walking tour of regional visual art, Nelson’s ArtWalk exhibits approximately 50 artists in twelve to fifteen gallery venues in two separate shows during the summer months. As a tourist draw it brings people from all across Canada and from the US to our town. We love our ArtWalk!
Artwalk Opening Dates for 2009:
Friday, July 3rd
Friday, August 7th
Closing date: Saturday, September 12
Nelson and District Arts Council
619B Front Street, Nelson
P.O. Box 422, Nelson, BC V1L 5R2
Phone: 250 352-2402 Fax: 250 352-2405
Email: ndac@netidea.com
Artwalk is a project of the Nelson District Arts Council, the BC Arts Council and the City of Nelson.
