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VISUALS, the Squamish Valley Artists Society, is pleased to present these Squamish Valley Art EventsSquamish is one of Canada's hotspots for professional artists. Discover this art destination....a place to enjoy, view and buy art to suit all tastes and budgets. VISUALS represents more than 50 artist members working in many different media. We welcome you to our annual events. VISUALS EventsSat. June 27 and Wed. July 1 (Canada Day) Friday December 4 until Sunday December 20 ArtWalkArtWalk is VISUALS' showcase weekend event, held every third weekend of September. Artists throughout Squamish open up their studios and other exhibition spaces to provide you with the unique opportunity to meet them in the places where they create their pieces of fine art. Discover their drive, inspiration and talent through the rich and diverse displays throughout our galleries, shops and artist studios. All exhibitions are absolutely free. Pick up the free ArtWalk Guide at the many locations around town and participate in our self-guided tour - you'll be glad you did. Win beautiful art prizes by simply getting your Key to Art stamped at our venues. This weekend is also the last chance to purchase a raffle ticket for an original Jan Phelan large ceramic bowl. The winner in the annual fundraiser raffle will be drawn at 4:30 pm on Sunday.
Art at the MarketThe Art at the Market gallery is a group exhibition by VISUALS (held on three separate days this summer). Enjoy an exciting array of paintings, photography, pottery, stained glass, jewelry and more. Entry is absolutely free. Come to simply view an eclectic collection of fine art. You may also discover pieces that will transform your home or office (suitable for all tastes and budgets). And remember to vote for your favourite item on display in our People's Choice Draw for a chance to win art donated by one of our artists. VISUALS will also be selling fundraiser tickets to help support our programs. Win an original ceramic bowl created by Jan Phelan (valued at $900). The gallery is at the Squamish Arts Council Building in the park at 37950 Cleveland Avenue and is (wo)manned by the artists showing that day. Don’t miss the unique chance to meet the artists in one of Canada ’s top creative spots. The Farmer's Market is held simultaneously next door. Discover Squamish Town CentreWalking around downtown Squamish provides an easy explanation why so many artists and outdoor enthusiasts choose to live in this West Coast community. The views from nearly every street corner are spectacular and include the Howe Sound, North America ’s southern-most fjord, Mount Garibaldi and the Stawamus Chief, the world’s second largest freestanding piece of granite in the world. Sample the town’s restaurants and cafes. Browse its specialty shops and galleries. Discover the sculpture garden, mosaic project, log books, stone masks and murals. Stroll on one of the many estuary or ocean beach trails. Hike, bike, paddle, surf, climb, relax...the possibilities in Squamish are endless. Enjoy the hospitality at one of our many excellent places to stay.
Printed and Online Squamish Events Calendar and Community Notices including Arts Events, artist calls and auditions.
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Jan Phelan's donation for the VISUALS ArtWalk annual fundraiser raffle. 
