On the weekend of June 2 and 3, more than 60 artists invite visitors to stop by and discover their works in garden studios, work spaces, galleries and gathering places from Point Grey to Main Street and from Granville Island to 41st Avenue. An advance opportunity to see their works comes on Thursday, May 24, with an exhibition at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.

“Behind studio doors, in back yards and off alleyways from Main Street to Point Grey is a treasure trove of art waiting to be discovered,” say Alice Philips and Judy Osburn, co-chairs of Artists in our Midst, the presenters of the West of Main Art Walk. “An Art Walk visitor could come upon a gallery of beautiful paintings, a display of rich textiles, fascinating art made from found objects, powerful ceramic sculpture, and so much more. There’s an extraordinary range and variety of wonderful works of art to see and experience. And as exciting is the chance to meet the talented artists who create them and hear the stories behind their work. What better way to spend an early summer weekend?”

Free admission. For more info, visit the Artists in Our Midst website. Click here for a map of participating studios and galleries.