The Whyte Avenue Art Walk 4.47

The Paint Spot Presents
Whyte Avenue Art Walk
July 6 - 8, 2018

Future Dates
July 5 - 7, 2019
July 3 - 5, 2020

The Whyte Avenue Art Walk is an outdoor studio and gallery featuring hundreds of working artists. For three days every summer, artists and their art fill the sidewalks of the historically and culturally rich Old Strathcona area. The Art Walk is a great opportunity for artists and art lovers to converge in a friendly, relaxed setting. The purpose is to provide affordable opportunity for fine artists, to ensure the appreciation and understanding of visual arts as well as encourage purchasing original art made by local artists.

2015 Highlights

Aerosol Arena - Gateway Blvd & Whyte Ave

Comix Alley - 83 Ave & 104 St

On the Spot Pop Ups - 83 Ave & 104 St

Whyte Light Photography - 83 Ave & 104 St

Varscona Mural - 106 St & 82 Ave (Alleyway)

Premier Rachel Notley's Pancake Breakfast
10 AM - Noon McIntyre Park 83 Ave & 104 St

March Music School Of Song Muscians
Mcintyre Park Gazebo

Edmonton's Whyte Avenue Art Walk grew from a desire to bring art and art-making to the public. It started with 35 artists in 1995. Now, over 400 diverse artists mingle with more than 30,000 visitors. The festival is a labour of love for The Paint Spot as they have administered and supported the event since the beginning, 20 years ago. The Whyte Avenue Art Walk works in close partnership with the Old Strathcona Foundation and Old Strathcona Business Association and would not be possible without their support.

An original experience, the Whyte Avenue Art Walk is a time to celebrate all aspects of visual arts. There are thousands of art works on display. Artists are encouraged to bring their supplies and their ideas to make art right on site. This provides an exciting opportunity for visitors to become engaged in a variety of creative processes.

By bringing the studio to the Avenue, pedestrians are exposed to a rare feast of diverse artistic ventures. If they are curious about what they see, they can strike up a conversation with the artists themselves. If they love what they see, the Art Walk provides a more personal way of buying art, directly from the artist! Many people buy their first piece of original art at the Art Walk, and return each year to build their collection. Nurturing art patrons is a vitally important aspect of the Art Walk. Once individuals acquire original art they often continue to collect art throughout their lives.

For artists of all levels, the Whyte Avenue Art Walk offers a welcoming environment. For emerging artists, the Art Walk is a great learning experience. It is a time to gain valuable feedback, build contact lists, and raise profiles. The Art Walk showcases many professional artists and offers everyone the chance to meet and exchange ideas with one another. This event gives artists the opportunity to gain courage and challenge themselves by preparing an annual body of work. The Paint Spot also provides professional advice and leadership to help artists make the most of their Art Walk connections.

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of visual art as an artist, spectator, or patron.


Visit www.art-walk.ca for more information.