One of Whistler’s more unique cultural events has made such a splash with locals that it will expand to two days next month for its third annual edition.
Arts Whistler decided to double the fun at its signature summer event, Art on the Lake, set for next month, quite literally on the waters of Alta Lake.
Born out of the pandemic when limits were placed on indoor gatherings, Art on the Lake has grown organically into a local summer favourite, even being voted by Pique readers as the community’s favourite major art show in our 2021 Best of Whistler poll.
This year’s expanded festivities will feature artworks from more than 50 local painters hung right on the shore, 10 live painters, comedy, 12 local bands—and even a bagpiper!—all doing their thing either on floating docks or in nearby Wayside or Lakeside parks.
“It’s no small feat organizing a floating art exhibit, but this event brings so much positivity to the community that expanding it to two days was an easy decision,” says Arts Whistler’s event lead Suzanne Gibson in a release.
“Art on the Lake invites people to disconnect from technology and their busy lives to reconnect with nature and one another, which is needed now more than ever. The two-day format also provides Sea to Sky creatives with more opportunities to earn a living from their craft. Art on the Lake is a chance to support and elevate our local talent and continue to foster arts sector growth.”
Ready your floatie or watercraft of choice for this free event, set for Aug. 11 and 12, weather permitting. Rain delay dates are scheduled for Aug. 18 and 19 and 25 and 26. Visit artswhistler.com/art-on-the-lake-literally for more information.
