***MEDIA ADVISORY, “WAVE”, 2021***
1. THE ESSENTIALS.
Reconnect with Art this September Long Weekend.
The WAVE Interlake Artists’ Studio Tour gets rolling, September 4th and 5th, 2021. 10-6 daily.
There are 27 Artist Studios to visit throughout Manitoba’s Interlake Region this season.
www.watchthewave.ca
Art is a journey. It can speak to us, inspire us and heal us. The WAVE Interlake Artists Studio Tour is a FREE family friendly, self directed Art based event, now in its 20th year. 27 Artists are looking forward to opening their Studios to welcome old friends and new into their creative domains. Unplug and Zoom North of Winnipeg in real time. Join us to see what these creatives have been up to during the past 15 months of Covid-19 shut downs.
2. THE DETAILS
WHAT:
The WAVE Interlake Artists’ Studio Tour is Manitoba’s longest running Art Road trip. This is an immersive opportunity where visitors get to experience working creative spaces, ask questions, see the tools used for specific purposes in action, and witness how a passion for process translates into beautiful creations. Work is available for purchase but there is no cost to this two day event.
WHEN:
September long weekend. Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of September, 2021. 10am-6pm
WHO:
Twenty seven participating Studios this year include; One; Papermaker, Woodcarver, Textile Artist and Cartoonist. Two; Photographers, Galleries, Ceramic Artists, Australians (surprised?) and two authors. Three; Jewellery Artists working with beads, gem stones and 3D metal casting. Four Glass Artists; stained, fused, wearable, functional, and decorative,…and lucky 13 Painters working in acrylic, oils, watercolours and mixed media. Not a single Artist alike yet all 27 participants on this years tour share a connection to Manitobas creative Interlake community.
HOW:
Head to the WAVE Website www.watchthewave.ca
Determine the stops you want to make.
Watch for the distinctive Blue and White signs along Highway 8 and 9 as you drive north of the City.
Our southern studios begin with Alan Lacovetsky and Janet Cruse-Thompson in St Andrews and Clandeboye respectively. You won’t want to miss our Northern characters Jerry Maryniuk and Greg Palsson in the Arborg area, or anyone in between along the shores of Lake Winnipeg for that matter.
Printed brochures will be available at all artists studios.
Craft your own weekend to meet the Makers in person. Take in one or all of the open studios at your own pace as you explore Manitoba's Prairie in bloom. Stop for lunch in local towns along the way, take a dip in the lake, walk a beach or take a selfie on a pier. Ask your artist host for their recommendations, suggestions and local tips.
PLEASE NOTE:
?All Provincial Health protocols in effect at the time of the tour will be strictly adhered to at every destination. The WAVE artists wish to welcome you safely into their working spaces.
