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Whistler Arts Council, TD Canada Trust and Whistler Real Estate Company are proud to present ArtWalk 2010, a free walking tour showcasing the incredible talent of regional artists and artisans in host galleries during June, July and August. Approximately 15 to 25 non-traditional host galleries will exhibit artists. ArtWalk features the work of regional artists in Whistler cafes, retail outlets, commercial galleries, hotels and restaurants. Artists from
Check out the list of artists and Whistler Village venues. Pick up an ArtWalk brochure available at all ArtWalk venues, MY Millennium Place and the Visitor Information Centre for a complete listing of participating local artists and businesses from Alpine to Function Junction.
Function Block pARTy
Friday, August 6 | 6pm to 9pm
After the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the Function Block pARTy returns with 14 venues, over 25 artists and 3 group shows. The Block pARTy focuses on the artist studios and galleries located in Whistler’s industrial area, and businesses that showcase local artwork. Local artistans, food vendors, DJs, bands, a street hockey game and more, bring Function Junction to life! Take out the kids, the dog and your neighbours to dance in the streets! Or get the free Block pARTy shuttle from Whistler Village taxi loop starting at 6pm.
Click here for Block pARTy details.
ArtWalk Village Opening Reception
Friday, July 9 | 6pm to 9pm | AfterParty until midnight
Downloadable entertainment schedule here
This year, there will be only ONE ArtWalk Opening Reception for venues from Marketplace to Skiers Plaza. Throughout the Village we'll have live music with Dr. Dave, Brother Twang and Stone Soup Marimba, live painting and more entertainment.
Whistler Brewing Company and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly have returned to provide drinks for a minimum donation at the HotSpot venues. This year we have staggered the serving times at the hotspots starting at Marketplace and moving up to Gallery Row and the Westin. Music and entertainment has also been scheduled through out the Village at various times so make sure ArtWalkers wander to each venue to experience the best of ArtWalk.
Photos by Andy Dittrich
