Artists of all ages and experience levels are assigned a painting location along Steveston’s Historic Waterfront for this 3 hour challenge. The public is encouraged to visit the 40 amazing locations by bike or on foot, stopping to cheer on their favourite artist. A Free Bike Lock/ Valet will be available at Britannia Shipyards and at Gulf of Georgia Cannery so visitors can enjoy the exhibition and other festivities at our host location.
The Grand Prix of Art is proud to announce our musical ensemble for our 14th annual International outdoor painting competition. Sponsored by Tourism Richmond, the Exhibition Stage kicks off with Crabgrass at high noon at the Artisan Market Festival Field Stage. Blue Dirt Girl starts at 1pm at the Artists Picnic Stage, and wrapping up our music for the day is The Blue Hawks at 2pm at the Festival Stage. Sunday features Murphy and the Cats at the Seine Net Loft.
At 1 pm artists must put down their brushes and return completed works to Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic site for adjudication. Following our award ceremony, works of art will be on display and for sale in the Seine Net Loft from 3pm to 5:30pm and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Plan your day at the Grand Prix of Art and follow the link below.
Visit our “Made by Hand” Interactive Artisan Market. Enjoy the interactive creative space where the whole family can explore their creativity, support local artisans, listen to live music and enjoy the market food trucks. Check out our music line up. Artisans interested in participating in the 2024 Market place can follow the link below.
Since the album’s release Blue Dirt Girl, in an unorthodox twist, shares intriguing posts on each single, for a month at a time. The posting ends with the release of a lyric video on their Youtube Channel. Go now and watch Blue Dirt Girl live on their Album Release Shows compilation video. (2023)
The picturesque fishing village of Steveston, situated at the mouth of the mighty Fraser River, is the stunning location for the Annual Grand Prix of Art. Nestled between 100- year old cannery buildings, boat-works, and the largest gill-net fishing fleet in North America, this idyllic waterfront community is straight out of the pages of a John Steinbeck novel. With 150 artists of all ages and experience levels joining us for a day of intense fun and competition, the Steveston Grand Prix of Art has become a model for similar events across the Pacific Northwest.
The 14th Annual Grand Prix of Art Steveston is presented by the Traveling Brush in partnership with the City of Richmond, Phoenix Art Workshop, local businesses, creative stakeholders, and one amazing community.
Our International Art Tours have become a huge component of our identity here at Phoenix Art Workshop, both here in Canada and in the many international locations we have visited over the last 19 years. Travelling Brush art excursions bring you to stunning locations full of art, culture, and natural beauty, providing time to sketch, paint, and relax with a group of like-minded artists, Check out what we have planned for 2025.
Art ToursArt ToursThe Grand Prix of Art is a “Community First Event” organized and supported by community members, local businesses, and the City of Richmond.
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