NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH ARTS COUNCIL
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Returning for its 18th year, Art on the Street, Guelph’s flagship art sale and exhibition, is going online for 2020! A summer staple that showcases regional talent and the beauty of Downtown Guelph, Art on the (Virtual) Street will launch this Saturday, June 20.
A bespoke website, launching at 10 a.m. via the Facebook event page, will allow art lovers to browse over 40 local artists and purchase their favourites online. The site will be live for two weeks, allowing plenty of time to choose your favourite pieces of canvas, jewellery and pottery.
Visitors will also be encouraged to order food from Downtown Guelph eateries and listen to music from local musicians, just as they would if they were at the event in person.
Jeweller Michelle Miller is an event favourite, exhibiting at every single Art on the Street since its inception.
She says “I am super appreciative that the Guelph Arts Council and Downtown Guelph did not cancel the event but instead decided to create an online event. Artists have been hit hard and having their support means a lot. I will really miss seeing everyone in person, as I truly LOVE that part but I am excited to share my new website. I'm positive that everyone that is participating in this year's Art On the (Virtual) Street feels the same way I do. Huge thanks to the GAC and the Downtown Guelph businesses for preserving and supporting all of us.”
Co-hosted by the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) and Guelph Arts Council (GAC), Art on the (Virtual) Street aims to support both established and emerging artists in the Guelph and Wellington County area.
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