Annual Art in the Park returns this Saturday and Sunday to Grizzli Winery in West 琉璃神社.
Set atop Boucherie Road and surrounded by mountain views, Grizzli will be hosting a two-day event to promote the arts community featuring a variety of Canadian visual artists, live music and wine. Art will; range from original paintings, sculptures, ceramics and multi-medium art.
Saturday鈥檚 live music consists of local jazz group Double Sharp Duet and Sunday鈥檚 live music is BC-nominated group Danny Sameshima Stargazer Trio.
鈥淎rt and Culture give a community its soul,鈥 said Breanna Nathorst, sales and events coordinator at Grizzli Winery.
鈥淚t is one of the anchors that make a community whole. We are delighted to host Art in the Park again this year. This is an amazing celebration of our talented artists and an exceptional wine experience that West 琉璃神社 has to offer, the natural marriage of fine art and wine.鈥
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This year鈥檚 honorary artist is Victoria-based artist and sculptor David Hunwick who will be live sculpting throughout the weekend.
David Hunwick鈥檚 sculptures are located in many private and public collections in the UK; Australia; Germany and Canada. Some of David鈥檚 public sculptures are on display at the Sidney Sculpture walk; Oak Bay sculpture trail; Kingsbrae sculpture garden, NB, and the Castlegar Sculpture walk. His work displayed in Preso Museo Ugo Guidi in Forte del Marmi, Italy, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Michelangelo, as well as the 2018 Levigliani Wine Festival.
This year鈥檚 Art in the Park will be held entirely outside, so everyone can enjoy the beautiful Okanagan summer and keep our guests, artists, and staff safe.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 16. To RSVP and reserve a ticket, visit Grizzli鈥檚 tasting room or their .
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