Meet your merchant partner before the event; introduce yourself, discuss needs such as display area, storage possibilities, hours of operation, parking, etc. Get to know your neighbour. This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other artists! Clean and organized displays can be more inviting to the viewer. Promote the Art Walk to everyone. Tell your friends, family and clients to come down for the event. Promote yourself. Bring business cards to help people remember you later. Is a good idea to have a notebook to take names and addresses of people interested in your work. Be confident about your art and allow people to see what you are doing. Practice speaking about your work and it will become more and more comfortable. Prepare for the weather. Plastic up everything - street pollution is a concern. Artwork can get dirty. Secure items in case of wind and be prepared for rain. Protect yourself: bring mosquito repellent, water, sun lotion, sun hat, and raincoat. For more information please contact: artwalk@paintspot.ca, or call (780) 432-0240         Chris Riley