After the successful staging of last month's first ever Virtual Third Friday art show, artists, artisans and independent retailers from across Starved Rock Country gathering together for another evening of free live entertainment and community bonding!
Billed as a celebration of art, fun, music, dance and community, Ottawa's Third Friday's have become a staple of the Starved Rock Country arts scene. During past events, many talented artists have set up shop in The Open Space Art Gallery and Studio and nearby City Folk Gallery, while musicians of all genres have preformed at the nearby CatsEye Wine Bar.
But in light of COVID-19, many were unsure there'd be any Spring installments of the festival. With the shelter-in-place order still be in effect, many artists, and fans of the pop-up event, were worried that Third Friday might have to be postponed for the duration of 2020.
But fret not art lovers! Open Space Art Gallery and Studio have begun co-ordinating virtual Third Friday Events that you can take part in from the comfort of your own home. These web-cam powered events are windows into the world of talented artists, giving you a rare opportunity to hear creators speak about their pieces and process. You can even purchase some pieces of art to lighten up your home during the quarantine!
Support local musicians, artists, and small businesses by heading to the (Virtual) Third Friday Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1528278317326824/
There, you'll find an up-to-date list of all the participating artists, musicians and businesses that'll be taking part in the festivities on Friday April 17th, between 5:00PM and 10:30PM.
You'll also find links to all the artists pages, in case you want to familiarize yourself with their works ahead of the show! The fun will start at 5:00PM with a quick introduction to the event by Open Space Art Gallery and Studio's own Amanda Weygand, who will then give viewers a short follow-along-at-home craft instructional!
Other highlights include a visit from Ottawa's own Prairie Fox Books at 5:45PM, CatsEye Wine Bar at 7:30PM and quick message from the distillers at Peru's Star Union Spirits at 9:00PM! Live music acts include local favorites like MMCM, Katie Belle and Joe Trupiano, be sure to tune into those performances as well!