Summer season Solstice Artwork Hop happened downtown Saturday; ‘It is very nice to see the humanities supported,’ customer says
The Summer season Solstice Artwork Hop in downtown Orillia helped embrace the arrival of the nice and cozy months Saturday afternoon.
Molly Farquharson, who owns Hibernation Arts Gallery on Peter Avenue South, organized the occasion to get folks downtown and into native galleries.
Individuals hopped from one gallery to a different with the assistance of a QR code discovered on posters at every collaborating location. Those that bought artwork had been entered in a draw to win an artsy goodie bag.
“It occurs that Father’s Day is tomorrow, making at present a superb time to purchase artwork,” Farquharson mentioned.
The Artwork Hop received off to a sluggish begin Saturday, which Farquharson says was due, partially, to the actual fact solely 4 galleries participated.
“In different years, there have been extra arty locations who’ve taken half,” she mentioned. “I feel this occasion is simply getting the summer season going.”
The Artwork Hop provides folks an opportunity to browse the always-changing stock in galleries, Farquharson says.
“There may be all the time one thing new to take a look at,” she mentioned. “Possibly one thing new to purchase, too.”
The subsequent Artwork Hop will probably be someday within the fall, however locals are welcome to cease in at native galleries all year long.
Jaime Adams drove from Noelville, about 230 kilometers north of Orillia, to take a look at the Artwork Hop on Saturday.
“I like that each place is in a single place right here,” she mentioned. “It is very easy to seek out artwork right here.”
For out-of-towners, she says, the QR code system was useful.
“I simply love occasions like this,” she mentioned. “I’ve seen it finished in different cities and it is very nice to see the humanities supported in numerous communities.”
Alex Henderson, a member of Peter Avenue Tremendous Arts Gallery and Studio, says the Artwork Hop is a superb technique to promote Orillia’s Arts District.
“We have now had fairly a couple of folks in at present,” he mentioned. “It has been busy sufficient between our regulars and about 4 or 5 new folks coming in.”
He says the occasion provides native artists an opportunity to shine and showcase their greatest work, particularly after a troublesome two-plus years.
“Nothing has been occurring for the final couple of years,” he mentioned. “We could have the sidewalk gross sales and the Friday-night periods quickly, too.”
Henderson is hopeful main artwork occasions like Starry Evening, which was sidelined by the pandemic, will return this summer season.
“That may give us a giant bounce again,” he mentioned.