The Whyte Avenue Art Walk
About The Whyte Avenue Art Walk
Share our 25th Anniversary July 10-12, 2020 Edmonton's largest outdoor gallery and studio. 450 + artists along Whyte Ave from 100 St - 108 St
The Whyte Avenue Art Walk Description
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.
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Purge unused materials and make space to create new art. Collect your treasures and sell them at The Paint Spot's first ever #artsupplyswap. Book a table now! There is space only for 23 tables.
This is perfect for a few hoarders we know....or if you are downsizing....or if your passion has developed towards watercolour instead of oil painting. Now is the time to sell. Other artists understand the value and need supplies. Reserved your table to sell, share, swap, trade-up, or barter. I bet some grid walls may find a new home too...if you want to haul them. Stay tuned for more fun activities around this event.
AMAZING Framing Tip:
I love @corissaodonnellarts (Follow her on instagram) and picked up this piece at The Whyte Ave Walk several years ago. I was rearranging art to fit more 'must-haves', 'can't-possibly-live-without� 39; pieces from this year's event but found it awkward to find a perfect spot for this treasure. So I decided to touched up the frame using Gilder's Wax Paste (see next picture). It was a quick, super easy fix to shift the tone away from bossy gold to a more suitable gold. Now the art perfectly fits everywhere. First, I hope Corissa approves. Second, what do you think?
UPDATE: The Paint Spot got it back! Now they have two accounts!
Missing artists already? Well visit Leduc this weekend for their second annual ArtWalk 100+ Artists will make the road trip worthwhile! VIVA ARTWALKS Look what @thepaintspot started! Best wishes @leducartsfoundry @leducartclub @leducchamber
A big shout-out to our amazing volunteers - you all rocked! We drew names for the extra awesome goodies donated by our generous Old Strathcona businesses: John Fluvog Shoes, E-Exit, and the Billiards Club. Blues on Whyte, Chianti's and the Paint Spot also helped us show appreciation to our hard-working volunteers and each one received a thank you gift from them.
I'd also like to thank the following businesses in each of our promenade zones that generously welcomed our volunt...eers when they needed a water refill. This saved us from dumping an awful lot of plastic in the landfill! Thanks to Blakbar, Julio's Barrio, PIP and the Next Act, Under the Hight Wheel, Blues on Whute and Starbucks at 104 St. and Whyte Ave. Thanks!
And now.... (drum roll)... the winners are...
$200 gift certificate to John Fluvog Shoes: Chelsea Barter $25 gift certificate to E-Exit escape room: Piyush Patel $25 gift certificate to E-Exit escape room: Hilary Meng $25 gift certificate to E-Exit escape room: Payton Warren $25 gift certificate to E-Exit escape room: Rita Turner $25 gift certificate for the Billiard's Club: Emily Derbyshire $25 gift certificate for the Billiard's Club: Robyn O'Brien $25 gift certificate for the Billiard's Club: Robert Wuetherick Crimson Aglow watercolour print by Terry Smith: Gloria Hunchak
Winners of this draw can pick up their prize at the Paint Spot 10032 81 Ave. They're open 9:30 am - 6 pm weekdays and Saturday, late on Thursday until 9 pm and Sunday from noon - 5 pm.
Congrats, and a big thank you to all the volunteers! You're all winners!
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Thank you Rachel Wang for sharing your the awesome photos of the Whyte Avenue Art Walk! As usual folks if you see yourself in a photo please tag it. See you all next year!
What a great Art Walk!! Kim Fjordbotten you are amazing, what a great event!!
Thank you to everyone who I was able to photograph this year! If you are not already tagged in the photo, please feel free to do so. I really enjoyed the time spent at the Art Walk and hope to see you next year!
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Huge Thank You!!!! to artists, volunteers and patrons. Art Walk Hangover still in effect. More info to follow regarding 2020. Major changes.
2018 Whyte Avenue Art Walk - I few pictures to share, stay tuned for more tomorrow! If you see yourself in a photo and are not tagged, please feel free to do so. Photography by Memory Roth Photography
How many people can fit into 10'x10' artist's tent. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!! #exploreedmonton #yegartists #yegevents
Its hopping out here! come on down to @oldstrathcona Event runs until 5PM Buy art you love. It never goes out of style! #exploreedmonton
Brilliant packing from @iansheldonart. We just had to share! If every artist packs this much art, visitors can expect to see 10,000+ original works of art this weekend! See you out there.
Event runs daily 10AM -5PM Whyte Ave 100 St to 108 St and parks and street closures.
... #yegevents #exploreedmonton #yegartwalk #yegartists @sandonwhyteyeg @oldstrathcona @chiantiwhyte @bluesonwhyte1912 @exit_edmonton @panago_pizza @thepaintspot @yegarts @cbcedmonton @vueweekly
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@sandonwhyteyeg in @oldstrathcona with @doniveson! Trifecta! Hint: #yegartists check it this holiday weekend cause next weekend is Whyte Avenue Art Walk! You will be busy in your art booths! Grab a picnic lunch from @havemercyyeg or @elcortezyeg
Lucky volunteers get treated to dinner coupons from @chiantiwhyte. A local business with 30+ years adding vibrancy and support to #yegevents #yegartwalk @sandonwhyteyeg @iceonwhyte @oldstrathcona @thepaintspot THANK YOU!