Mark your calendars, everyone! This year’s Moss Street Paint In, (hosted by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and sponsored by TD Canada Trust) is set to happen on July 17, with new extended hours from 11 am until 4:30 pm. I have been invited to participate, and I have accepted, so I hope to see you there!

For those of you who have never been to this event, it’s a riot. Moss Street gets closed to vehicles from Dallas Road to Fort Street (about 20 blocks), and open only to pedestrian traffic. The street is lined on either side with artists painting, sculpting, dancing, and, as usual, being more than a little odd. It attracts 30,000-40,000 people each year, so the people watching is worth it even if you aren’t a fan of the arts. But if you are, you get to talk to and watch your favorite artists do their thing, and if you’re really gung-ho, you could even vote on your favorites at the event. Check out the link for all the stuff that goes on, and be sure to check back to my blog in a few weeks for an update from me as to where they’re putting me on the street. See you there!