Free holiday art event: see, listen, shop and participate

Lori MacDonald —

Free Art Festival in the Historic Distillery District

August 2-4, 11am-6pm Civic Holiday weekend fun & creativity

75 artists from all over Ontario coming in for the Civic Holiday long weekend.

Celebrate summer on the Civic Holiday long weekend at Artfest Toronto.

Free outdoor event showcases 75 of Canada’s top artists exhibiting.

New this year: live painting prformance by “Arthur II” from Ottawa. Arthur is a celebrated mural artist who creates layers of rich detailed textures that ultimately form the imagery. He will be painting live and capturing scenes of the Distillery District. Join in the fun and add to his creation! All ages welcome.

Artfest Kids– free art workshops all weekend. Drop in anytime 11am-5pm.

Join artist Sabrina Parrish for a fun art class painting, collage and printmaking.

Each day has a new theme.

Live Music

New this year: Saturday Rob Carnegie from Kingston Ontario performs country

rock melodies.

Sunday & Monday presents duet Karina Wipper and John Boswell emerging talented guitar singer songwriters.

Throughout the cobble-stoned 19th century Distillery District you will find: live music, jewellery, pottery, sculpture, glass, gourmet foods, paintings and

photography, designer clothing, handbags and more.

We have several new artists this year: Birds with Words, CG Monsters, Destellos Glass, Irene Sirko Sculpture Designed for a Market of One, wood carvings, Artist Marg Drury, Mouse & Owl, Ondrea Bonilla Sculptures…. and more.