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The Gallery Row Art Committee would like to take the opportunity to invite you to
"Art Festival 2012".
Art Festival 2012 is our second annual all-ages community focused event. There will be a stage with live music from “The Naked Grapes” and “Don’t Tell Julie”, unveiling of the 2012-2013 art display, a blacksmith, door prizes, Craig McKee from UnReality Magic - www.sixofclubs.ca, professional balloon artist Crazy Chris - www.crazychris.ca, a raffle with over $2000 in prizes, silent auction of local artworks, Nanaimo bars, popcorn and bratwurst, a kids corner with face painting and craft/colouring table and kids prizes, "Gallery Row" postcards of our 2011-2012 display and plenty of other souvenirs!
Since this is a fundraising event- to improve the gallery and future events, entry is free however donations are encouraged. This event is sure to be a success, and we hope to see you there!
History of Gallery Row:
Approximately five years ago, a group of ad hoc volunteers established a display of donated art works on the exterior of the derelict buildings at the corner of Fitzwilliam and Wallace Streets on the border between Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter and its City Centre. The properties were purchased and improvements undertaken by George and Laura Ewing. The Ewing's have decided to update and upgrade the Outdoor Gallery and invited a selection of community arts supporters to oversee the acquisition and exhibition of art. The culmination of this committee’s work will coincide with the City of Nanaimo’s Public Art Week May 6th – 13th, 2012.
The Gallery Row Art Festival and unveiling of the newly acquired art will take place in the Gallery on May 11th, from 4pm-7:30 pm.
Interested in becoming involved?
If you are an artist interested in submitting a piece of artwork to our gallery, or are a volunteer or entertainer that is interested in becoming involved with the event, feel free to email showroom@gemfabrications.com with "attn: Sadie" in the subject line! Artwork submissions will be accepted until May 5th, 2012.
Also, we are looking for other accomplished local artists to become involved in our silent auction. It takes place during the event and the artist will receive 50% of the funds raised, with the rest going towards the support of Gallery Row. What a great way to show off your artwork and become noticed!
