PHOTOS: Nelson ArtWalk opening attracts hundreds

Aurelian Sudan played violin outside the Nelson Museum and Archives venue at Nelson’s Artwalk opening on June 24. Photo: Bill MetcalfeAurelian Sudan played violin outside the Nelson Museum and Archives venue at Nelson’s Artwalk opening on June 24. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
A unique combination of pugilism and painting greeted visitors at the Nelson Boxing Club, with work by Dom and Laura Erickson, and by Sarah Fehr and Julie Bouchard. Photo: Bill MetcalfeA unique combination of pugilism and painting greeted visitors at the Nelson Boxing Club, with work by Dom and Laura Erickson, and by Sarah Fehr and Julie Bouchard. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Singer songwriter Jenny Robinson performed at Red Light Ramen accompanied by Paul Hinrichs. Photo: Bill MetcalfeSinger songwriter Jenny Robinson performed at Red Light Ramen accompanied by Paul Hinrichs. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Jane Merks hosted an exhibit of her beadwork at Stitch Lab. Photo: Bill MetcalfeJane Merks hosted an exhibit of her beadwork at Stitch Lab. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
In the Nelson Museum stairway, work by Damien John. Photo: Bill MetcalfeIn the Nelson Museum stairway, work by Damien John. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Andrea Label with her work at Remedy’s RX. Photo: Bill MetcalfeAndrea Label with her work at Remedy’s RX. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Hundreds of art lovers turned out to wander the streets and alleys at Nelson’s 35th annual ArtWalk on June 24.

The event included 21 art exhibits in various businesses and institutions around town and five performance venues.

There will be a second ArtWalk opening on Aug. 5.


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