by Katie Wilde
Here’s a quick look at a few of this season’s nearby outdoor art shows, to help you populate your spring and summer calendar with great art experiences under the open skies:
Art on the Street (Guelph)
About: Annual juried exhibition of high-calibre fine art and craft which takes over Quebec St in Guelph with close to 100 talented exhibitors.
See it: June 23, 2018 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Be in it: Apply by March 9, 2018
Guelph Potters Market (Guelph)
About: This two-day show and sale in Royal City Park features the work of over 50 potters from across Ontario.
See it: May 26 and 27, 2018
Be in it: Mark your calendars for next year. The deadline for this year’s show was December 31, 2017
Elora En Plein Air (Elora)
About: Four-day open competition and arts festival, culminating in a show and sale.
See it: May 17 to 20, 2018
Be in it: Apply before May 10 (early bird), or after May 10 while space available (fees increase)
Black Sheep Festival (Elora)
About: Formerly Art in the Yard, the festival has now shifted to a textile focus and has been renamed the Black Sheep Festival
See it: Saturday July 7, 2018, 10AM – 6PM
Be in it: Apply by March 1, 2018 https://blacksheepfestival.ca/pages/apply
Final Fridays Art Market (Waterloo)
About: The market takes place in Waterloo Public Square as part of the City of Waterloo’s Final Fridays event programing.
See it: on the last Friday evening of each month from May to September 2018.
Be in it: Apply this Spring 2018, details TBA. Join the Artist and Maker Roster to receive notifications.
Art in the Park (Milton)
About: One-day outdoor/indoor juried, art show and sale featuring high caliber, original, art work by local and regional artists in the Park’s unique facilities and settings.
See it: August 12th, 2018 from 10 am– 5 p.m.,
Be in it: Apply by May 25, 2018
