16th Annual Whyte Avenue Art Walk 2011, Edmonton

Vision Statement
The Whyte Avenue Art Walk is an outdoor studio and gallery featuring hundreds of working artists. Its purpose is to provide affordable exposure for fine arts to ensure the appreciation, understanding of visual arts as well as encourage the purchase of original art by local artists.

Nurturing art patrons is a vitally important aspect of the Art Walk. Bringing the studio to the Avenue is an assertive way to promote visual artists. Pedestrians are exposed to a rare feast of diverse artistic ventures, and, if they are curious about what they see, they can strike up a conversation with the artists themselves. If they love what they see, the Art Walk gives them a more personal way of buying art, right from the artist! Many people buy their first piece of original art at the Art Walk, and many return each year to build their collection. Once an individual has some original artworks in their homes, we believe they will continue to collect art throughout their lives.

An original experience, the Whyte Avenue Art Walk is a time to celebrate all aspects of visual art, from creation to display, to sharing ideas and inspiration. It is a great way to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of visual art as an artist or an art lover. (www.paintspot.ca)