Downtown Vancouver’s Art Walk Festival.
Vancouver’s Annual Festival of the Arts, Art in the Heart , kicks off Friday, August 6th at 5:30 in Downtown Vancouver USA and ends Saturday August 7th at 4:00 pm. This free event will include 13 Art Galleries to explore, street art and vendors, restaurants, beer garden, live music on 8 stages (Hit Explosion will be performing on the main stage at Turtle Place, Friday at 8 pm), and much more…
According to Vancouver’s Downtown Association, “It’s a complete festivus extravaganza, Couve style!” You can start the festivities at the West Coast Bank Artist Reception (500 Broadway) from 5 to 7 pm (this is a free event, but RSVP required, firstfriday.artwalk@yahoo.com). Then listen to and enjoy live music as you tour local galleries; many of the artists and galleries will be offering special festival pricing, as well as demonstrating their work on-site. Visit retailers, local vendors, coffee shops or beer garden, put on your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!
For more information, visit Vancouver’s Downtown Association, or click here to view a map of Art in the Heart participants.
Angie Simas
Christie Walker
Wow! I was down there last night. It was amazing. There was art, music,dancing, food and Tons of people having fun! What a great event! It continues today, so go check it out!