Celebrating our 55th year, Art by the River has been the main fundraiser for Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts/Gibson Gallery since Canada’s Centennial year in 1967, when it was first organized on the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site.
Art by the River was a one day arts and craft show for many years and in the early 1990’s the Board decided to move to a two-day format and that has resulted in a very successful fundraiser for the Guild.
The organization, planning and implementation of Art by the River is the responsibility of the Board of Directors of the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts/Gibson Gallery and planning starts as early as February to get everything done.
We are expecting over 160 vendors and have two full afternoons of entertainment, sponsored by Royal Bank, planned at the Barracks.
There are several food vendors set up through the venue and this year we have a Plein Air art contest, sponsored by BMO Nesbit Burns. This contest is planned for Saturday (rain date Sunday) so there will be several artists set up throughout Fort Malden Historical Site, painting the beautiful scenery of the area in the hopes of winning the first place prize.
Some of these pictures will be available to purchase.
We also have a free L’il Artist workshop, sponsored by TD Bank, set up for the kids to try their hands at drawing their own work of art.
This year’s event is Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28 from 10 am to 5 pm. Entrance fee is $5, Kids 12 and under free.
We would like to thank all of our major sponsors mentioned above along with Ron Deneau and Arms Bumanlag of Bob Pedler Real Estate, our many volunteers, the Town of Amherstburg for all their help and support, and everyone who has attended for the last 55 years.
They have all contributed to making Art By The River a much anticipated event year after year.
Photos provided by Gibson Gallery