Hundreds of people took to the streets of Canning over the weekend to explore the City’s creative side during its first-ever Art Studio Trail.
Held across Saturday and Sunday, the self-guided tour connected art lovers with more than 30 artists working in 11 locations throughout the City. Visitors wandered through studios and art hubs, met artists face-to-face, and discovered a wide range of works, from painting to pottery.
City of Canning Mayor Patrick Hall joined the crowds and praised the event for bringing the community and its artists together.
“It was wonderful to experience the hospitality of the artists of Canning,” he said.
“These talented artists generously opened their homes and studios to provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at their processes and artwork.
“The art hubs, such as the Canning Arts Group, Canning River Eco Education Centre and Metamorphosis Gallery provided an opportunity for visitors to explore various forms of art, view artists at work and even try their hand at pottery.
“The weather was perfect for exploring our beautiful City and the standard of artwork was outstanding.”
Mayor Hall said the success of the weekend had laid the groundwork for future events.
“The Canning Art Studio Trail has helped to connect our artists with art fans and provided a platform for them to showcase their work,” he said.
“We have learned a lot from our first arts trail and we will consult with the artists and patrons to plan the best way forward for an event that has the potential to become a key date on the annual calendar.”
At the Canning Arts Centre in Riverton, visitors were welcomed with open doors and a lively display of local talent.
Canning Arts Group president Jill Archibald said the event was a big moment for the centre.
“We’ve never had an open day, so it was wonderful to see so many new faces,” she said.
“It was a great opportunity for us to showcase the Canning Arts Centre as a community venue where members and visitors can enjoy art classes and pursue their passion.”
