Check out 150+ Artists at Riverdale Art Walk during Riverside Eats & Beats June 3rd and 4th

THE 19TH ANNUAL RIVERDALE ARTWALK SHOWCASES LOCAL ARTISTS IN JIMMIE SIMPSON PARK

Riverside’s Annual Eats & Beats Streetfest is back – this year on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th alongside the Riverdale ArtWalk. Join us as the festival helps ‘Celebrate 150’ and Indigenous roots, with festivities spanning Riverside’s 10 vibrant blocks along Queen Street East from the DVP to Empire Avenue.

While you’re at the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on June 3rd and 4th, head over to the easterly end of the neighbourhood to Jimmie Simpson Park for the 19th Annual Riverside ArtWalk. Hosted by the Artists’ Network, the Riverdale ArtWalk is bigger and better than it has ever been before, with over 150 established and emerging artists exhibiting painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, drawing, and sculpture.

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The event is free and open to the public so you can experience art all in one area over the weekend. Enjoy this chance  to discuss art with local artists and find that perfect piece or two to take home and make your own.

Riverdale ArtWalk Tour  -June 4th @ 12:30pm

Make sure to join Walk Leader Lynne Patterson on June 4th as she guides the Riverdale ArtWalk Tour, showcasing art pieces in the windows of local Riverside and Leslieville business from established and emerging artists participating in the Riverdale ArtWalk and shares information about the vibrant Riverside neighbourhood. Tour starts at 1:30pm (approx. 2 hrs) from the Riverdale Art Walk/Riverside BIA Booth in Jimmie Simpson Park (south/east corner) and walks along Queen St. East.

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Highlights of the Riverdale ArtWalk

GALLERY WALL

Artists’ Network Booth 
Get a good overview of participating artists by visiting the featured gallery wall at the Artists’ Network booth (south east side of the park facing Queen Street). Booth numbers enable you to find the work you love quickly and easily.

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WIN! PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD & DRAW

Artists’ Network Booth 

You could win a beautiful piece of art!
Complete a ballot at the Artists’ Network booth. Look for the “I Gave Art” sign in participating booths.

LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the #RiversideTO #EatsNBeats Streetfest 

BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: the Riverside BIA, Ontario 150, BMO Queen & Saulter Branch, Hullmark, Downtown Automotive Group, and Metroland Media.

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