Arts Alliance Art & Jazz Festival Brings Music, Creativity and Community to Grey Gallery Garden
A new Art & Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the beautiful Grey Gallery Garden in downtown Owen Sound. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
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Arts Alliance Owen Sound invites the community to celebrate local arts and culture at its Art & Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the heart of Owen Sound in the beautiful Grey Gallery Garden, 883 2nd Avenue East. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
The festival promises an afternoon of live music, hands-on art experiences, and family-friendly activities designed to showcase the creativity and talent that make Owen Sound’s arts community so vibrant.
Visitors can enjoy a full afternoon of live performances, beginning with Jazz 5 featuring Don Buchanan at 11:00 a.m., followed by Agneya: World Jazz at 12:30 p.m. and SweetStrings by SweetWater at 2:15 p.m.
Throughout the day, festival-goers can watch local artists at work during ongoing demonstrations of painting, pottery, fibre arts, and stained glass, while children and adults alike are invited to participate in interactive activities and create their own artwork.
A variety of hands-on events will keep the energy high, including a Clay Tower Competition at noon, a Blindfolded Pottery Competition at 1:30 p.m., and a button-making station open throughout the festival.
“Whether you’re an artist, a music lover, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a summer afternoon, the Art & Jazz Festival offers something for everyone,” says Roxy Theatre Manager Tiffany McMillin, one of the event sponsors. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the remarkable artistic talent in our community while bringing people together through creativity and music.”
The Art & Jazz Festival is presented by the member organizations of the Arts Alliance Owen Sound with generous support from Fairmount Security Services.
The Arts Alliance is a collaborative network of local arts organizations working together to strengthen, support, and promote arts and culture throughout the community. By sharing resources, fostering partnerships, and presenting collaborative initiatives such as the Art & Jazz Festival, the Alliance is helping to build a thriving creative sector that enriches life in Owen Sound.
Founding members of the Arts Alliance are the Artists Co-op, Georgian Bay School of the Arts (GB Arts), Summerfolk Music Festival (Georgian Bay Folk Society), Georgian Bay Symphony, Harmony Centre, Intersections Wood Collaborative, The Roxy Theatre, and SweetWater Music Festival. Together, these organizations represent the breadth and diversity of Owen Sound’s vibrant not-for-profit arts community.
In the event of rain, the festival will move indoors to GB Arts, 938 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound.
For more information, visit the Arts Alliance Owen Sound Facebook page or join us on July 25 for this free celebration of music, art, and community.
Submitted by Arts Alliance Owen Sound
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