Art Walk 2024 Artist Guidelines and Information
Please take note of the following important details:
Event Location: Burloak Waterfront Park, 5420 Lakeshore Rd.
Event Date/Time: Saturday August 24 from 10 am to 4 pm
CLICK HERE FOR THE ART WALK MAP
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Check-in/Unloading : 8 to 9am (Specific instructions for when and how to unload will be sent by email no later than the evening of Monday August 19th, please watch for your email!)
Take down: 4 to 5 pm
Exhibitors are responsible for their own set up / take down and the security of all items. Our insurance policy does not cover damage to exhibitor booths or materials. Feel free to use the Artists WhatsAPP channel to ask for support in locating items!
Onsite parking will be available to all exhibitors in designated areas (watch email for instructions)
Be sure to have adequate support for yourself and for setting up your display. We will also have student volunteers on site to support you as needed. If you have specific needs or requirements please be sure to reach out to us so we can accommodate.
All sales will be the responsibility and discretion of the individual artists. You are welcome to add that “art will be available for purchase” to any promotions but please remember the event itself as NOT a sale.
This event is rain or shine so be prepared!
We strongly recommend bringing a tent (10’x10’ is ideal) for shelter from the elements along with a table and chairs
Be sure to secure your tent with sandbags or water bottles in case of lakeside strong winds
You will be outdoors so be sure to dress for the weather
We suggest you also bring whatever water and food you require for the day as there will NOT be any food or beverage vendors on site
First aid station and portable washrooms will be available on site
Packing List
Please consider the following list as a guide if you are new to participating Art events:
- Your artwork / materials needed for art stations
- Business Cards/postcards to promote yourself!
- Artist Name Sign (Poster or Banner)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Markers
- Zip Ties
- Water!
- Food for the day (quick things to take nibbles from throughout the day)
- Display Grids (if you have them)
- Garbage bag (for trash)
- Shower curtains and table clothes work well
Transporting your Art
Please take care to wrap and protect your art during transportation, unloading and moving it to your location.
We will provide specifics on parking and setup closer to the event
Promote the Art Walk!
Please ensure you promote the Art Walk through your social media channels:
- Please click the image on the right to download it to use in social media.
- You can add a link directly to the event page on our website where people can get details and add a calendar reminder: https://creativecollectiveonline.com/artwalk-2024/
- Recommend sharing that you are a participating artist and to come support local artists!
- Highlight that this is a FREE event for people to view local art, experience an art station, get outside and connect with community!
- Reach out out to us at egcreativecollective@gmail.com if you need any support with promotion.
- Make sure to tag us @e.g.creativecollective
Click image to download
Artist Meeting Highlights - June 27, 2024 (Zoom)
Our first Artist Meeting took place over Zoom on June 27th. We had an opportunity to connect and cover some important logistics. If you were unable to attend, you can view the recording using the option below. Here are some of the meeting highlights:
What’sAPP: Please click here to join the Art Walk Artists WhatsAPP group. This is a great way to connect with others, share advice and source things you may need for your display such as tents etc…it is also an ideal way for us to stay in communication leading up to the event.
Please setup your artist profile ASAP so we can pull together images and details for your Social Media spotlight. Steps for setting it up are indicated below. If you already have a profile, no need to create a new one.
Promote the event! Please use the image below to let people know on your own social media that you are participating and to join us! Make sure to tag @e.g.creativecollective !
For full meeting minutes: click here
Setup / Update your Artist Profile!
Create or update your Artist Profile to show people your work and let them know how to find you! All artist profiles will appear under the “Meet the Artists” link on our website!
You can follow the steps to update/add your artist profile from the “Artist Login” button in the top right. Or, watch this short video below to walk you through the steps.