Gardiner Artwalk Art Exhibition
May 8th, 2009
Water Street Gardiner, Maine
On May 8th, 2009, area artists will once again be showcased in storefronts and studios in Gardiner’s historic downtown for an evening of art appreciation and exhibition. The event is free and open to the public Friday May 8th, from 5:30-8:30pm. The May 8th event is the first of three Artwalks, the following to be August 14th and December 4th.
Artwalk Gardiner was formally launched in the fall of 2005 by the Artdogs™ studios and a handful of area artists who exhibited their work to a well attended, appreciative audience. Artwalk Gardiner is a non-juried, member-run organization that accepts artists within a ten-mile radius of downtown Gardiner.
Through regular exhibitions in downtown Gardiner, the Artwalk’s mission is to increase community awareness and appreciation of the visual arts; to encourage interaction with local artists and the public by providing artists with a supportive network that fosters the creative economy.
Artwalk Gardiner has drawn hundreds of people for this quarterly event collaborating closely with the local businesses. Nearly a dozen storefronts display more than 20 area artists. To give the community a sneak peek, A1 To Go, a popular downtown eatery, hosts a preview show beginning May 1st. Maps will be available at area businesses to match venues to artists.
In addition to the variety of visual art, Long Meadow Farm will be selling seedlings at the Johnson Hall Mini-Park and Michele Roy and friends will be playing traditional fiddle music.
For additional information about Artwalk Gardiner, contact Karen Adrienne 207.582.6600 or visit www.theartdogs.com
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