Art is one of those things that is only limited by the human imagination and it has been a growing phenomenon in Langdon. The first Art on the Boardwalk in 2008 was conceived as an art show with friends, a fun way to bring the art community to Langdon. The loan of the large tent from the Langdon Community Association and permission to use the space in the parking lot beside the boardwalk from the Main Street Condo Board made for an airy summer fair event coinciding with the annual Parade of Garage Sales the first Saturday in May. It was great fun and provided lots of interaction with the locals as well as the multitudes of ‘garage salers’ in town for the day.
Year three saw us move to the I.O.O.F. Hall to relieve the volunteer intensive task of setting up and taking down the big tent as well as the weather concerns. The ‘group of friends’ was joined by a few more local artists and the larger space allowed us to exhibit a larger volume of pieces. This was also the first of three years we hosted the community painting – a painting at the show that everyone who attended the show was encouraged to paint on – no experience required!! This painting was then finished and’ tweaked’ and donated to the Langdon Community Association as a raffle prize at Langdon Days in July as part of their fundraising efforts. The show also featured artwork created by the local Girl Guide groups (Sparks, Brownies and Guides) in a silent auction fundraiser for their activities.
The Langdon Fine Art Group was formed in 2011 to provide a connection and mentoring for the growing number of local artists. It was only natural that the group should take on the local show and sale. The group has grown to include local photographers and artists of various mediums. We continue to meet a couple of times per month to create together, exchange ideas, resources and experience, and for constructive critiquing and encouragement. New members are always welcome.
With the current state of the economy in mind, the theme of this year’s show is Affordable Art for Everyone. The show will include original art of various mediums, prints, photography, sketches and other items. All pieces in the show will be priced at $100.00 or less. There is bound to be something for every taste and budget.
This show will also feature Art Cards made by local students. These cards are imaginative and unique and we have found that people love to receive them rather than a store bought card. There is one for every occasion!!
Each year we support a local charity and this year we have chosen the Wheatland Women’s Shelter. With a donation to the Shelter, you will be able to enter your name to win one of the door prizes donated by the participating artists. Proceeds from the sale of the Art Cards will also be donated to the Shelter.
Please join us Saturday April 2 at the I.O.O.F. Hall from 2pm to 6pm to discover an art piece that you can enjoy in your home or office, or give as that special unique gift…one that won’t break the bank!
