ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Laid out across eight different close and connecting streets in the Banfield Street area, this free, walkable art exhibition had a mix of artists both outside and inside certain houses; in drive ways, on front porches, in living rooms, oh my!

It gave me original Christmas in Paris vibes, in the best possible way; being able to enjoy art and arty crafts while also enjoying Paris heritage is such a great concept. Using a very clear and cute mapsending love to Bohemian Art Gallery and Taren White Gallery for carrying these maps - the art crawl was self guided and flexible, it was really easy to navigate, the signage was excellent, and you could start anywhere along the route. I want to give some love to each and every exhibitor because it which such a strong showing from everyone: Rachelle Lynne-Dacies, Ang Mead, Vicki Kitchen, Alexander Thomas, Dan LaPlain, Pamela Johnson, John Matthews, Sha’uri Ellis, Patricia Ellis, Jeanette Obbink, Meghan Aspin, Linda Verhey-Sinke, Heather Licskai, Pam Watkins, Heather Davidson,

Jennifer Budd, Victoria Speers, Christina Speers, Jennifer Adams, Wendy Perley, Suart Nicholls, Amy Walsh, Christa Otter, Susan Cunningham, Clara’s Watercolours, Ursula Obrien, Sue Waldorf, Anne Wilson, and Ian Bell. In that list of names we have art-ing that runs the gamut from stained glass pieces to oil paintings, jewellery to pottery, rug hooking to sculpture and more for further details!

Special mention to: Clara of Clara’s Watercolours who was the youngest (10) exhibitor of the day, Pam Watkins who gave a traditional rug hooking demonstration, Judy Moore who demonstrated wool spinning and Eric Kuhn who played a live acoustic guitar set. It was wonderful to have so many things happening and so many talented people all coming together for this vibrant event. And stay tuned, because the BAC have announced there will be another one in 2024; make sure you’re following the Banfield Art Crawl on Facebook and Instagram for future announcements.