Queen Street West Art Crawl – Art Show 2014

September 13 – 14, 2014
Trinity-Bellwoods Park

The cloudy skies and morning rain showers did little to deter the participants of this year’s Queen Street West Art Crawl Art Show in Trinity-Bellwoods Park. Guests and artists alike donned their rain gear and celebrated the annual event.

Guests viewing the work of Daniel Bombardier (DENIAL)

Over two-hundred booths were set up, showcasing the artists and their works. With the various mediums, styles, and techniques, the fair created a dynamic viewing experience for visitors either looking to decorate their homes or simply view contemporary art.

Sarah Carlson of Living Streams Studio.

Ryan Ashley of Untouched Poetry creates a poem for a young guest.

Artist Sarah Carlson attracted quite a few guests to her booth with vibrant images of Canadian Wildlife. Her colorful pieces brought a pleasant distraction from the grey day. Visiting Californian poet, Ryan Ashley set up a small table near the entrance to the park where he created on-the-spot poems for guests with an old typewriter.

Brandy Olley of Salvage Jewelry Co.

Todd Monk of Todd Monk Art

Brandy Olley’s booth featured custom hand-forged jewelry, to which she accredited a modern style with traces to a vintage simplicity. No matter the style or medium, the Art Show had something for everybody.

Matthias Trinke of Encaustic Painting with his wax paintings.

The Nugs booth with creator Nick Sianchuck (right).

The event at Trinity-Bellwoods certainly catered to all tastes, and provided a cosmopolitain experience in viewing art with guests and artists from not only Canada, but across the globe. The Show’s colorful pieces and bustling crowds provided a lively and joyful afternoon as just one part of the Queen Street West Art Crawl.

Text and Photo: Brinae Bain