Artists of all ages and experience levels are randomly assigned a painting location along Steveston’s Historic Waterfront for this 3 hour race against the clock. The public is encouraged to visit the 35 amazing locations by bike or on foot, stopping to cheer on their favourite artist competing in 3 categories: Youth, Adult and Masters.
At the mouth of the mighty Fraser River, nestled between 100-year old cannery buildings, and historic Steveston Village; painting locations stretch from London Farm to Garry Point Park. Starting at 10am, artists from around the the Pacific Northwest battle against the elements to complete their painting before the 1 pm deadline.
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.
Visit our “Made by Hand” Interactive Artisan Market. Watch Artisan Natalie Gagnon from Nona Stoneware demonstrate throwing pottery, or Tina Ozols from Oona Clothing demonstrate Silk Screening techniques for her beautiful fabric designs. Check out our amazing guest artisans and other market activities. Noon – 5pm.
Saturday July 22 is “Race Day.” Competitors arrive between 8:30-9:30am and are randomly-assigned painting locations for the 10am start of the exciting competition. Artists are asked to put down their brushes after 3 hours, return to the shipyards, and prepare their paintings for display and adjudication. All our partners, artists, and volunteers are treated to an amazing lunch, and we invite the general public to join us for live entertainment, the awards ceremony, and the sale and exhibition of the race day's artwork.
Event GuideEvent GuideOur 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 15 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.
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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