Arts Alliance Owen Sound is set to host an Art and Jazz Festival later this month.
On July 25 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., everyone is welcome to come out and celebrate local arts and culture at the Grey Gallery Garden, located at 883 2nd Avenue East. Admission is free.
There will be live performances throughout the day including Jazz 5 featuring Don Buchanan at 11:00 a.m., followed by Agneya: World Jazz at 12:30 p.m. and SweetStrings by SweetWater at 2:15 p.m.
Throughout the event local artists will be at work during ongoing demonstrations of painting, pottery, fibre arts, and stained glass, while children and adults alike are invited to participate in interactive activities and create their own artwork.
Additionally, there will be events like the Clay Tower Competition at noon, a Blindfolded Pottery Competition at 1:30 p.m., and a button-making station open throughout the festival.
In the event of rain, the festival will move indoors to GB Arts, 938 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound.
For more information, visit the Arts Alliance Owen Sound Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589174307544.
"Whether you're an artist, a music lover, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a summer afternoon, the Art & Jazz Festival offers something for everyone," said Roxy Theatre Manager Tiffany McMillin, one of the event sponsors. "It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the remarkable artistic talent in our community while bringing people together through creativity and music."
The Arts Alliance is a collaborative network of local arts organizations working together to strengthen, support, and promote arts and culture throughout the community.
Founding members of the Arts Alliance are the Artists Co-op, Georgian Bay School of the Arts (GB Arts), Summerfolk Music Festival (Georgian Bay Folk Society), Georgian Bay Symphony, Harmony Centre, Intersections Wood Collaborative, The Roxy Theatre, and SweetWater Music Festival.
