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Opus Art Supplies Celebrates 5th Annual Outdoor Painting Challenge

Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Langley and Granville Island15 May '16 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Opus Art Supplies invites British Columbians of all ages, artistic ability and discipline to take part in their free 5th Annual Outdoor Painting Challenge this Sunday, May 15th, from 10am-3pm (with official judging and prize giveaway taking place from 5pm-6pm).  

    With six locations throughout BC (and four in the Lower Mainland including North Vancouver, Langley, Granville Island and Downtown Vancouver), it is the perfect excuse to enjoy the outdoors while showcasing existing or budding artistic talents amongst old and new friends. 

    Everyone is encouraged to pre-register in-store or by phone at the Opus they'd like to participate at. When they sign in on the May 15, artists will be given a free 8”x10” canvas to create their piece of art depicting a part of their community in spring. The artwork will be displayed on site, with all exhibitors entered for a chance to win prizes ranging from artist materials to Opus Gift Cards and totaling $27,000 event-wide.

    WHAT:  Opus Art Supplies 5th Annual Outdoor Painting Challenge (#OPUSOPC)

    WHEN: Sunday May 15th from 10am – 3pm with prizes awarded between 5-6pm.

    WHERE: Outdoor locations surrounding Opus Art Supplies stores throughout British Columbia

                GranvilleIsland – 1360 Johnston Street  604-736-7028

                Downtown Vancouver - 100-207 West Hastings Street  604-678-5889

                North Vancouver - 119 - 949 3rd Street West  604-904-0447

                Langley - 95 - 5501 204 St Langley Mall  604-533-0601

                Victoria - 512 Herald Street  250-386-8133

                Kelowna - 1357 Ellis Street  250-763-3616

    WHO: All are welcome to register for this exciting, fun and free artistic event.  Participants are invited to paint, draw, sketch or use whatever artistic means to capture their vision of the outdoors during spring. 

    WHY: Celebrate the 5th Annual Outdoor Painting Challenge and explore the arts outdoors, have fun with friends, family or enjoy the solitude of plein air expression solo. Submit your 8”x10” masterpiece for a chance to win great prizes.

    Please note: those wishing to participate are encouraged to pre-register by phone or in-store.  Online registration ends tonight (May 12th).

    Event Location Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Langley and Granville Island
    Address: 100-207 West Hastings Street
    Post Code: V6B 2N4

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