Date: 2009.07.11 Duration: 2009.07.19
FESTIVAL HOURS - Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, July 19 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 19 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
GIFT SHOPPE- a spectacular variety of fine art by well known local artist, with prices to fit every budget. Open to the public free of charge throughout the festival
CHILDREN'S DAY - Wednesday, July 15, 10:00 AM to 12 Noon NO CHARGE
ARTIST'S DEMONSTRATIONS - taking place throughout the Festival.
WORKSHOPS #1 - July 11 and 12, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Marilyn Timms - "Acrylic Weekend"
#2 - July 16 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Jeanette Grittani and Jen Dyck "Singing in Sorrento"
2009 is the 26th year of the Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts, featuring over 100 artists from throughout the Shuswap and surrounding areas. This week long event hosts several artistic workshops, live entertainment, a marvelous children’s day as well as a spectacular gift shop including a huge selection of fine art with a price range to suit to everyone. Most of the 300 or more pieces of 2 and 3 dimensional art and photography in the show are for sale as well. Come spend an art filled day or evening in the air conditioned comfort of the Memorial Hall in Sorrento and enjoy lunch or a piece of lovely homemade pie in the tea room hosted by Woman’s Institute of Sorrento. The show runs from July 11th to the 19th from 11am to 7pm except Sunday the 19th, when the hours are from 11am to 4pm, Children’s day will be Wednesday the 15th from 10am to Noon. Admission is charged for the show and workshops. There is no charge to browse the gift shop. For more information please contact Jeanette at 250-675- 2813 or go to: www.artsfestivalshuswap.ca,E-mail slfa2003@hotmail.com
Other items of interest
Raffle tickets will be sold at this event.
Possible evening entertainment-call Jeanette 250-675-2813
For photos Rosemarie Foster <yerbury@cablelan.net>
Last updated: 29.06.2009