ART ZONE & MORE

Feed Your Creativity at the Art Zone!

 

Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, 10am – 4pm

Location: Next to the post office on Mary Street and Church Street (beside the Kidz Zone!)

Get inspired with activities, music and workshops!

 
 

This free open-air celebration invites you to get creative and inspired with art activities designed to light a spark - whether you’re young or young at heart, an established painter or just getting started.

This unique space is where the arts flourish and our community comes together for creativity and connection!

Be sure to grab a shady spot, check out the host of fun, family-friendly activities, take part in art activities and workshops, soak in the artwork passionately created by artists, and enjoy the swinging jazz tunes.

Check out music at the Art of Jazz Stage

The Art of Jazz stage features accomplished artists performing innovative original work. At this stage, you can experience diverse, awe-inspiring and unique music performances from Latin jazz to contemporary funk, where musicians encompass a free-flowing jazz style. The stage is found in the Art Zone alongside art vendors, demonstrations and workshops.

Click here to see the lineup for this stage: https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/free-festival

 

Art Activities

 

Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge

Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, 10:00am – 4pm

Presented by Opus Art & Supplies

Whether you are a new artist or an avid artist, come and join us while we paint the Jazz Festival for the Opus Painting Challenge.

Meet us at the Opus tent located at the Art Zone around 10:00 am and pick up your complimentary supplies. You will be given a free painting surface provided by Opus, and there will be other art supplies that you can purchase as well. Then when you are ready, you can head out and explore the festival to explore a variety of subject matter and inspiration - from jazz acts on the main stage to river scenery and everything in between.

After your masterpiece is completed, come back to the Opus tent by 2pm where we will display your art.  While on display in our Opus Painting Gallery, the audience will vote for their favourite from several categories such as Acrylic, Watercolour and Oil. and prizes will be awarded after 3:30pm.

Painters of all ages and skill levels are invited to harness their creative talents at the free Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge! Join Plein Aire artist extraordinaire and specialist, Gaye Adams, who will be our special guest and will be painting alongside participants!

For a glimpse into Gaye’s world, check out www.gayeadams.com or find her on Instagram

To sign up for our Opus Painting Challenge, click the link below or sign up in-person at any Opus Art & Supplies store and enter into one of the art categories; Acrylic, Watercolour and Oil!

For those who just wish to take it all in, be on the lookout for painters throughout the Village during the Festival! Stop by, say hello and enjoy their artwork!

If you have any questions, please contact opus.langley@opusartsupplies.com

Hope to see you there!

 

Free Art Workshops

Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23

Learn from the pros and leave the festival with new skills!

Stop by our free art workshops where professional artists will share and demonstrate various painting techniques to get your creative juices flowing.

Watercolour Painting Workshop
Elana Markelova
Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23
12pm

In this workshop, watercolour artist Elena Markelova will showcase her unique double exposure style.

About the artist

Elena Markelova has taught many watercolor workshops and is working on a series of online art classes for both beginners and experienced artists who are interested in learning a medium as well as some techniques that Elena uses to create her unique pieces.

To view her artwork visit https://elenamarkelova.com/

Acrylic Painting Workshop
Eric Hotz
Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23 
2pm

Eric will host an acrylic on canvas board workshop focusing on how to mix colours with a limited pallete with a brief explanation on painting composition, suitable for all levels of experience. 

About the artist

Eric Hotz has worked full-time as an artist, illustrator, designer, and painting/art instructor for over 30 years creating a wide variety of artwork in a number of styles and mediums. His favorite medium is working in acrylics and enjoys painting landscape and natural history subjects. He currently teaches acrylic and watercolour painting for the Langley Arts Council, as well as run Paint Nite events for Paint Nite Fraser Valley and also renders paintings for art gallery shows either as a solo artist or in group shows.

 
 
 

Rock Painting with Langley Arts Council

Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, 10am – 4pm

Free - Art supplies generously provided by Opus Art & Supplies

Discover the art of rock painting! Join talented artists from the Langley Arts Council and make your own beautiful painted rock to take home.  

 

Art Market

Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, 10am - 4pm

Check out high-quality original works from local and regional artists. The Art Market features art vendors specializing in boundless creativity and talent in photography, glass, painting, woodwork, ceramics, metal, mixed media and sculpture. Spot something that speaks to you? Pieces will be available for purchase.

The Art Vendor Market will feature these fabulous artists:

Carol Cook
Carolina Licon
Christopher Potter
Denise Ryser
Elayne Preston
Elena Markelova
Lizette Dureault
Mary Bullock
Richard Brodeur
Susan McClain

 
 

OTHER ART ACTIVITIES

 
 

Art in the Garden

Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, 10am – 4pm

Presented by the Fort Langley Artists Group

Location: Under the tents in the garden of the Birthplace of BC Historic Trust, 9045 Glover Road, Fort Langley

The Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) presents Art in the Garden! View original works of art and interact with the artists as you hear the stories behind their creations. 

Watch FLAG artists painting, sculpting and drawing; and learn about techniques in acrylic, oil, watercolor, ceramics, coloured pencil, encaustic and photography. All works will be available for purchase.

Meet the Artists: Alison Philpott, Daphne Scaman, Diane Zepeski, Judy Vanderveen, Margo Harrison, Marion McCristall,  Patricia Falck, Robin Bandenieks, Toni King, Ursula Bolivar 

More info: www.fortlangleyartistsgroup.ca

 
 
 

Art Exhibit by Lizete Dureault

At the Opening Night Jazz Concert with Phil Dwyer’s Connections Quartet

Thursday, July 20, 7pm

Chief Sepass Theatre Foyer

While you’re at this ticketed concert, make sure to stop at the art exhibit by Lizete Dureault in the theatre lobby before the concert begins. Lizete is a local Langley artist whose art piece was selected for this year’s Fort Langley’s Jazz and Arts Festival image.

 

Cool Blues Show Art Installation with Serge Dube

Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, 4:30 – 10pm

We are thrilled to announce that the exciting art installation at the ticketed 2023 Cool Blues show will be led by award-winning local artist, Serge Dubé! 👨‍🎨

Serge Dubé has been painting with watercolour, oil and acrylic for 40 years, but his unique acrylic technique of combining bold colour, active lines and fluid movement has made a global impact. His paintings offer a new experience to the viewer, and his exploration of the fourth dimension of the mind makes his art both entertaining and engaging. 🎨

Check out his wonderful installation at the Cool Blues Show, July 21 and 22 at the Fort Community Park.

Learn more about Serge Dubé here. →www.sergedube.com