Nelson kids get creative at the 4Cats tent at the annual ArtWalk opening.

Nelson kids get creative at the 4Cats tent at the annual ArtWalk opening.

Nelson’s ArtWalk steps into summer

ArtWalk 2012 debuted tonight in downtown Nelson and had kids and adults alike exploring their creative side.



Nelson residents and visitors hit the streets tonight as ArtWalk 2012 debuted a new collection of work.

The opening didn’t disappoint as organizers featured music from the Moving Mosaic Samba Band, a kids tent by 4Cats and a new feature called Participainting.

ArtWalk continues at businesses around Nelson until August 31.

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