Twenty-six local artists will participate in the annual Art & Photography in the Garden event at VIU's Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach August 9 and 10.
August 7, 2014 - 10:30am
Twenty-six local artists will participate in the annual Art & Photography in the Garden event at Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach on August 9 and 10.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for residents and tourists alike to wander through our exquisite seaside garden estate, and mingle with 26 local artists while they work,” says Geoff Ball, Executive Director of Vancouver Island University’s public garden. “It is always inspiring to see the gardens through their eyes.”
Featured artists will be working throughout the weekend in a variety of expressive media from painting, photography, pottery, bonsai and watercolour.
Visitors will have the chance to discuss and observe their technique, as well as purchase original artwork, photographs and art cards.
“This year’s event will also include a special children’s activity in the Food Garden on Saturday where they can make their own nature journal from 10am to 2pm,” adds Ball.
In the spirit of the festival, each artist has donated a piece of artwork to a silent auction, which will take place over the course of the weekend. The auction will end at 4pm on Sunday.
To complete this creative experience, a medley of local musicians will perform each afternoon at the pool house and on the grand lawn as visitors stroll through the garden. Milner’s tea room will also be open early both days at 11am, adds Ball.
Art & Photography in the Garden runs 10am to 4pm both days, with the last entry to the garden at 4 pm. Weekend admission for this event is only $11 for adults and $6.50 for students. Members and children are free.
All proceeds will support the continued operation of the garden and preserved woodland. Milner Gardens & Woodland is considered one of the seven wonders of Qualicum and one of the best 10 public gardens in Canada. The 70-acre property is home to an old-growth Douglas fir forest and an estate garden featuring native and non-native plans, including more than 400 Rhododendron specimens.
Milner Gardens & Woodland is located at 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. For more information, call 250.752.6153 or go to www2.viu.ca/milnergardens/events.asp#Art
for a complete listing of artists who will participate in the Art and Photography event.
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