On The Water Arts Fest is a 1-day event taking place Oct 14 at The Bank Art House (22 King St., Welland). The event aims to showcase the talents of local youth artists of various disciplines.
The main focus of the the day centers around an art show of submitted work by local visual artists under the age of 18. Throughout the day we will be hosting various workshops and demos, such as an improv workshop and a graffiti demo. We will also have various performances throughout the day, from circus to spoken word and much more. The evening will wrap up the day with an “After Party” dance party in the event space.
Welland Creatives Network
Welland Creatives Network is a like-minded group of cultural workers and artists focused on advocating for and supporting arts and artists in Welland.
Tickets
Tickets are on a Pay What You Choose scale. All proceeds support the project and the artists involved. Advance tickets available HERE
On The Water is supported by The City of Welland
Sponsors include: Femmes du Feu Creations, Upstage Dynamics Inc, Spray Hub, James Takeo Tattoos, Jarico Films, Rose City Comedy Collective, The Bank Art House
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
11am – 6pm GRAFFITI DEMO
Graffiti art demonstration in behind The Bank Art House. Watch professional mural artists paint a sea container. Youth will have the chance to try mural spray painting! Sponsored by SprayHub.shop
11am – 8pm Craft & Colouring Station
Coloring pages created by local artist James Takeo and Chris Lagesten and coloring supplies will out all day. Colored pages be hung on the wall throughout the day in an evolving exhibit.
12pm – 7pm BBQ
Back parking lot BBQ! Burgers, hot dogs, corn, beverages, meat & veggie options. Cheap snacks!
1pm – 1:30pm CIRCUS PERFORMANCE
Students from the Femmes du Feu Creations Youth Troupe and circus classes will share surprise performances throughout the day. Aerial silks, hoop and more!
1:45pm – 2:45pm ROSE CITY COMEDY WORKSHOP
Comedy workshop, games, improv, fun and laughter. Ages 8-18. The group will share an improvised performance at the end of the workshop.
3pm – 3:30pm STREET ART Q&A WITH CHRIS LAGESTEN
Chat with Chris about street art, mural art, ask questions to the graffiti demo artists and more.
3:30pm – 4pm OPEN MIC
Share a joke, a funny thought, hear your voice over the PA. Hosted by Kelly Kreye from Rose City Comedy
4pm – 5:30pm YOUTH ART OPENING
Come celebrate and support the youth, see there work, speak with the artists.
5:30pm – 6:30pm NERDMAN SCREENING
Screening of NERDMAN, a short film created by Jarico Film Co. with Centennial High School Students.
6:30pm – 8pm DJ DANCE PARTY
Come dance your heart out in an all ages, alcohol free dance club atmosphere with DJ Jill Bevan!!
Let’s celebrate creativity and empower young artists to shine! 🌟 Don’t miss out – be part of On The Water Youth Art Fest! 🎉 #OnTheWater #YouthArtFest #CallingAllArtists #CelebrateCreativity
**SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE**
Please contact us at wellandcreativesnetwork@gmail.com if you would be interested in sponsoring On The Water Youth Arts Fest!
Welland Creatives Network 