A new addition is popping up for the 17th annual Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce Harvest Pumpkin Festival.
The Pumpkin Pop UP! Art Market is the first initiative in the chamber’s planned Pop Up! series designed to connect local businesses with artists.
“We invite everyone to experience Armstrong Spallumcheen’s vibrant art community in this new format,” said chamber second vice president Peter Rotzetter.
“The series is designed to showcase talented local artists occupying and working in select venues and retail spaces throughout the downtown core of Armstrong.”
Opening at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in the horticulture building on the fairgrounds in Armstrong, artists will be utilizing the space to sell works of art, demonstrate, and produce creative projects.
“We hope this will be the first of many in the ‘Pop-Up’ events in our community,” said Rotzetter. “Including one planned for the holiday shopping season in December.”
Guided by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Tourism Plan implemented in 2014, offering creative spaces in the downtown core is another platform that will assist in developing a stronger vibrant atmosphere while stimulating visitation and trade through cultural tourism.
“We are extremely proud to be taking a fresh approach in supporting opportunities for artists to showcase their creative abilities and art pieces while adding positive and exciting energy to our city,” said Patti Noonan, chamber executive director. “We are committed to developing a cohesive and vibrant arts community that supports local economic growth and this initiative is another platform for successfully accomplishing this goal.”
For more information contact the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce at 250-546-8155 or e-mail manager@aschamber.com.