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Art Walk returns next week

Twenty-two artists will be on display in the same number of venues for Castlegar’s annual Art Walk, officially launching next week.
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Castlegar’s annual Art Walk returns for its 15th season this year.

Twenty-two artists will be on display in the same number of venues for Castlegar’s annual Art Walk, officially launching next week.

Now in its 15th year, Art Walk spans throughout the city in businesses and restaurants, which act as mini art galleries for the summer.

“We’ve got a nice selection downtown,” said Jacquie Hamilton of the Castlegar Arts Council. “This is the first year in a while that we’ve had some things at the Kootenay Crossing Mall, so that’s a nice place to do a little walk-around.”

Hamilton said the Castleaird Plaza has always been “so supportive,” and businesses in the plaza are hosting a number of artists this year as well.

There are half a dozen new artists this year and new work from artists that people have seen before, she said.

“We have one woodworker, the weaver’s guild … and one of our new artists is an art quilter,” she said. “We have folks from Castlegar and Robson of course, but also Fruitvale and Genelle.”

Most of the art on display will be paintings, but there will be drawings and photographs as well.

On Tuesday night, the Art Walk opening will be at the Castlegar Community Complex from 7 to 9 p.m.

“Each artist is asked to bring one piece,” Hamilton explained. “Instead of twiddling around from venue to venue you can come to one place.”

The idea is for people to get a taste of each artist’s work so they can base their Art Walk experience off the sample piece. Hamilton said it’s difficult to actually “walk” the entire Art Walk so this helps people.

There will be light refreshments and music, she said.

“It’ll be a little party and a chance to meet the artists.”

Hamilton said the council realizes this event is successful because of the community.

“The Castlegar Arts Council is fully appreciative to our local businesses that serve as venues for the artwork and also serve as advertisers in our brochure.”

For more information on Art Walk, visit castlegarculture.com. Self-guided tour brochures can be picked up at the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce office, located on the corner of 20th Street and 6th Avenue.