BLINK an Artsweek signature event
Take a tour of the city’s cafe, fashion, and entertainment districts to re-imagine our city’s retail spaces through an exhibition of storefronts transformed through art.
Join our guided walking tours of this downtown exhibition with co-curators, Elizabeth Fennell & Victoria Mohr-Blakeney
Meet at Market Hall (140 Charlotte St)
Friday Sept 18, 7pm & 8pm
Tuesday Sept 22, 7pm
Saturday Sept 26, 1pm
Create your own tour and enjoy at your leisure.
The exhibition will be available for viewing at all hours throughout Artsweek Sept. 18-27.
Nine acclaimed artists working in a variety of mediums and styles have been paired with nine storefront windows to create visually stunning installations. All nine artists were selected by a jury in a competitive process and were chosen for their commitment to excellence in their mediums and their unique creative approaches to turning storefronts into art spaces.
Featured Artists and Storefronts:
Joe Stable / St. Veronus Café and Tap Room, 129 Hunter St W
Patrick Moore / Catalina’s Hair Salon 131 Hunter St W
Andrew MacDonald / Hi Ho Silver 392 George St N
Tara Azzopardi / Dolce Vita 413 George St N
Matthew Hayes / Custom Copy 171 King St
The Graphic History Collective / Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N
John Climenhage / Peterborough Square 340 George St N
Elizabeth Sullivan / Peterborough Square 340 George St N
Paul Oldham / Pammetts Flowers 208 Charlotte St
Learn more: BLINK Artist Profiles
Thank you to our BLINK storefront sponsors. Please consider visiting these local businesses to show your support of those who support the arts.