Dozens of visual and performing artists will be sharing their creative work in Downtown Langley this weekend, at the second annual Downtown Langley Art Crawl.
Taking place Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 2 from noon to 5 p.m., there will be 27 businesses along 204 Street and the one-way portion of Fraser Highway participating in the self-guided tour.
Each stop will have either local artwork displayed, or a live demonstration of painting or performing by the artists.
“It’s another way for artists to get their work out. And then having them attached to the businesses is just like — two in one — promotion for both local artists and local businesses,” said artist Rosemary Wallace, who organized the event along with Shelley Garries of Gallery 204 and artist Michele Miguel.
“There’s not enough public places for artists to show their work.”
One of the new highlights this year is a live mural painting by youth at-risk in McBurney Lane. Mentored by Wallace and Shane Molina, the final piece, titled A Youth’s Voice — Overcoming Darkness, will be donated to Vanguard Secondary School.
Wallace says this idea was inspired by a trip she took to Montreal this past summer.
“Just being in Montreal is just so cool because there’s murals everywhere and it was just so artsy,” she said.
“I would love the City to get more immersed in supporting local artists (like in Montreal).”
To view a full list of participants, and to download a map, visit the “Langley City Downtown Art Crawl” Facebook page or Opus Arts Supplies, 5501 204 St.
Maps will also be on display on sandwich boards through the downtown core during the event.