If you love art and artisans, and love shopping local, then For the Love of Art in South Delta covers all your bases this weekend in Ladner.
The second annual event, the brainchild of local artist Jan Rankin, is bigger and better this year with 28 artists set to showcase and sell their creations on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 at Harris Barn (4140 Arthur Dr.). The show and sale runs both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and all artists will accept Visa, Mastercard, debit and cash.
Russell Marsland and Raven Blackwell will provide music throughout the event, food will be available for purchase from Mr. Moms World Catering and Events and, as an added bonus, the first 1,000 people in the door will be able to participate in a scavenger hunt with a special prize up for grabs. There will also be other door prize drawings every hour during the weekend.
Tiny Tales Pony Rescue will also be upstairs at Harris Barn holding its own fundraiser.
Rankin said this year’s show and sale offers something for everyone’s artistic taste.
“Almost everyone is a Delta artist with the exception of Richard Brodeur from North Vancouver and Veronica Newell from White Rock,” she said. “We have a huge range of different kinds of arts. That is the intention of the event to not just have painters, but to showcase other artists like glasswork, pottery, jewelers, fibre arts and chocolate. I wanted to create a show where artists who don’t have easy access to showcase their art can in a unique setting.”
Rankin said she’s thrilled to see the event grow quickly.
“It’s a great opportunity to start Christmas shopping or shop for yourself,” she said. “Some of the artists have already started selling their art because of the exposure of the show online. It’s great to see our local artists being able to showcase their talents.”
Busy arts and craft weekend
For the Love of Art in South Delta isn’t the only event going on in South Delta this weekend:
* Artists Peter Blair, Jordy Johnson and Stu Watts will be offering their work for sale at their second annual Christmas Art and Craft Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5003-58th St. Ladner.
* The 33rd annual Silk Threads Christmas Craft Show is Nov. 1 to 3 at 4808 English Bluff Court in Tsawwassen. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
* The Sacred Heart Christmas Fair is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* Delta Rockhounds Gem and Mineral Club presents its annual show and sale on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. The sale features great artisans and vendors, hourly door prizes, silent auctions, live demos and homemade treats and eats. Admission is by donation.
* Delta Potters presents its Christmas Sale on Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre.
