artist info

On this page, you’ll find all the necessary info you might need to participate as an artist in this year’s art walk.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at artists@strathearnartwalk.com and one of our volunteers will get back to you in 3–5 business days.

Stay in the loop and sign up for our artist mailing list here.

what to expect

The Strathearn Art Walk takes place over 2 days. Artists are welcome to register for both days, however, this is not necessary — choose what works best for you! Each artist will have their own outdoor spot and access to all festivities including local food, beverage, and live music!

We provide washrooms for public use, however, we do not provide table, chair or tent rentals. We will have an ATM on-site, however, contactless payments (card/mobile) will be highly encouraged. Each artist/vendor will be allowed to determine their preferred method of payment.

this year

  • For a list of assigned artist spots and a site map, click here.

    Each artist spot is 10’ x 10’ and will be marked with spray paint on the ground.

    All display infrastructure items are the responsibility of the artist/vendor (there is no option to rent tables, chairs, or tents).

    Every tent/shelter or tarpaulin must conform to CAN/ULC S-109, “Flame Test or Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films”.

    Tips and tricks:

    • Bring items such as string, tape, scissors, binder clips, clamps or weights in order to secure their materials (any materials, stands or tents MUST be securely fastened to the ground).

    • Bring additional tables, easels, panels, dividers, crates, chairs, etc. as needed to display their items — pending it all fits within the 10’ x 10’ space (there is no fencing or other apparatus nearby to use for hanging)

    Note: the ground may be slightly uneven, and it may be difficult to stand an easel or display.

  • Artist Parking is at the corner of 95 Ave and 87 St. Please do not park within Strathearn.

    A shuttle will run continuously between the parking lot and the festival site, every 15 mins from 8 am to 8 pm.

    Leaving space in the neighbourhood for patron parking will help to ensure that lots of people come and see your art :)

    As an incentive, all artists that ride the shuttle will be provided access to early bird registration for our 2024 event.

    If possible, we are recommending that you have a friend or family member drop you off at the site.

  • Artists/Vendors are expected to adhere to all arrival/setup guidelines as laid out by Strathearn Art Walk.

    By Thursday, September 7th, you will receive an email from us providing your spot number and your exact load-in time slot and location

    You will receive one of four options:

    • 8 a.m. EAST (Strathearn Crescent side)

    • 8 a.m. WEST (92 Street side)

    • 10 a.m. EAST (Strathearn Crescent side)

    • 10 a.m. WEST (92 Street side)

    If you have not received an email by Friday, September 8th, please notify us at artists@strathearnartwalk.com

  • Please arrive at your time slot to begin setting up, this will help us make the load in process smooth for everyone.

    Strathearn Drive from 91st Street to Strathearn Crescent will be closed with a parking ban in effect during the event (with artists being let in during the load-in and load-out time frames though)

    Please have your information regarding your spot number and load-in time slot when you arrive for our Traffic Volunteers to assist you.

    When you arrive and park in the designated Artist Unloading Zone, please proceed directly to your spot number, volunteers will assist you in locating your spot — if you have questions, or cannot find your spot, please ask one of our volunteers for assistance.

    A limited number of carts and dollies are available to borrow, to assist you with unloading. these will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

    If possible we strongly recommend bringing a friend or family member to help you unload and set up within your time frame.

    Once finished unloading, you must move your vehicle. Artist Parking will be located at the corner of 95 Ave and 87 St.

    Vehicles left within the closed area reserved for Artist Unloading will be subject to ticketing and/or towing.

    All artists/vendors should be prepared and ready for patrons by 12 pm.

  • All artists/vendors are asked to remain set up until 7 pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday, when the Art Walk closes.

    If you are attending both days, you will be required to tear down completely in between.

    The Artist Shuttle will be running until 8 pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday, every 15 minutes.

    A limited number of carts and dollies will be available to borrow to assist your load-out.

    A few load out tips:

    • Have your setup disassembled before leaving to retrieve your vehicle.

    • Pack up as quickly as possible to allow room for everyone.

    • Return to the same location as your Load-In for Load-Out.

    • Watch for our traffic volunteers to help you exit safe and sound.

    To keep our park clean, Garbage bags will be available for artists, these bags may be left at your spot and will be collected by a volunteer at the end of the night.

    Artists/vendors will be expected to adhere to all cleanup/teardown guidelines as laid out by Strathearn Art Walk.

extra stuff

please note

  • Artists must be showing and selling original art — no resale of commercial goods is permitted

  • Artists are responsible for bringing their own items to process payments (credit card reader, cash box or receipt book)

    • An ATM will be available on-site. However, the use of card/mobile payments will be highly encouraged for all attendees

  • Prepare for the weather! Strathearn Art Walk will proceed rain or shine

  • There is no power available on-site

  • Please ensure any powered devices are fully charged before the event

  • There is no WiFi on-site

  • There will be a photographer and videographer on-site to take photos for use in the Strathearn Art Walk promotion. Please see photo-release for more information

  • Please note the City of Edmonton does not allow vehicles to drive on parkland

  • All art and infrastructure must be loaded/unloaded in the designated zones

  • The health and safety of everyone involved in the Strathearn Art Walk is always the priority; while restrictions and guidelines are going to be a moving target from now until September, we will be following stringent guidelines from both Alberta Health Services and the City of Edmonton

photo release

Images and videos will be recorded at this event. By entering the Strathearn Art Walk area, you consent to your likeness being used, without compensation, in films and images in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, and you release the Strathearn Art Walk Society, assignees and licensees from any liability whatsoever.

legalities

Artists are responsible for safety and security within their own 10’ x 10’ spot. The Strathearn Art Walk Society and its volunteers are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or error. In no respect shall the Strathearn Art Walk Society and its volunteers incur any liability for any damages, including, but limited to: direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of, resulting from, or any way connected to Strathearn Art Walk and its volunteers, whether or not based upon expressed or implied warranty, contract, or otherwise; whether or not the injury was sustained by persons or property or otherwise; and whether or not the loss was sustained from, or arose out of, the results of, the item, or any action by the Strathearn Art Walk Society and its volunteers.