The TD Art Gallery Paint-In marks 30 years on July 15 and Esquimalt artist Linny D. Vine has been there for the last 13.
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The Art Gallery of Greater VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 summer celebration of local art and artists runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday. Artists will line 10 blocks of Moss Street, from the galleryB次元官网网址檚 location near Fort Street to Dallas Road, demonstrating techniques and engaging with the public.
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Vine, with partner Jeffrey J. Boron, also participates in the Long-Standing Artist Exhibition, honouring 25 artists for their contributions to the Paint-In and the community, on Saturday and Sunday in the Spencer Mansion at the gallery.
Some 30,000 people are expected to walk Moss Street for the free event, with organizers promising more art, more food and more fun than ever before. Try hands-on Imagination Stations, visit the art gallery, open free from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and let Fido unleash his inner artist at the Creative Pet Station. Doggy drink stations are also set up along the street.
A variety of food and refreshments will be available along the street. Rounding out the day is the family-friendly beer garden, open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in front of the gallery and serving beverages from Lighthouse Brewing Company, Mission Hill Winery and Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse. Afternoon grooves include Benedict BeattieB次元官网网址檚 ambient, Central and South American rhythms and Zoubi ArrosB次元官网网址檚 folk-pop tunes. Beginning at 5 p.m. the Latin Project will get people on their feet.
Moss Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no on-street parking during the event. Organizers encourage visitors to bus, walk or bike, with bike parking available at the gallery.
For more information, visit or call 250-384-4171.
