Art : The Local Buzz

Well, if you we're out on the Gallery Tour during this past weekend you will have noticed that a lot of studios had a great energy buzz happening. After a 6 year break from being on the tour (2 children born during this time), I was excited and nervous to go back on. This is what my studio/living room (#14 on the tour) looked like for the weekend. If your looking at coming to the Island to immerse yourself in the arts and develop your own artistic endeavours, then I'd have to say this is the right place to do it. The tour was great, I met a lot of people, had a great time, appreciated the feedback and made some sales. I have a lot to be thankful for and I'll be back on again next year.

My 6 yr old daughter, displayed a few paintings and made 4 sales, proof of the supportive community here.

The Gallery Tour kicks off with a good start !

There is a buzz around the Island as the Gallery Tour approaches. You'll find that the week is filled with events that center around the arts community on Gabriola, we will give you an update on each of the events as they approach.

The Partini Night is a kick-off event which will be held on Fri., Oct. 9, 2009 from 7-10 at the Dragon’s Lodge. This is your chance to get your Tour 2009 martini glass, and mix and mingle with the artists.

Host: Shelagh Rogers. Music by Dinah D and Myles Black. Martinis (virgin and not) by Veronica Holroyd and Jen Demler, Draw for the ArtBucks raffle! Hope you have your ticket, the event has SOLD OUT, let's hope that this is a good indicator to the success of this years tour.