Facing wind, rain, sun or hungry deer, large scale installations of flower art, if anything, need to be robust.
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Acres of Art, now in its third year, draws hundreds of artists and art admirers to the Colwood property for a packed day of events.
The flag drops at 9 a.m. for the wet canvas competition, where artists spread out on the property and work feverishly to complete a painting masterpiece before 2 p.m.
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Last year 10 painters entered the contest. A number of artists of note plan to participate, including Keith Hiscock.
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Creating an eclectic mix of guests, a number of animal rescue organizations will be on the grounds with animals, and a number of women in Victorian period costumes will be strolling the grounds.
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At 2 p.m., Sidney Allinson, of the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Vancouver Island, will give a lecture about the famous wartime British prime minister as an artist. The lecture is $10 and goes toward the society.
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Acres of Art is July 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Collective, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. Free entry.
The wet canvas competition has a $10 entry fee and starts at 9 a.m. For more see www.coastcollective.ca.
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