This year's activities take place at the Didsbury Memorial Complex, with music in the Community Hall (MPR), arts and crafts in the Curling Rink
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What's good for your soul? ART AND ARTISTS!
What's an arts festival without artists? "Artists at Work" will be on hand ready to answer your questions, explaining how they use their tools and materials. They'll even give you a chance to do a "Make It - Take It" project!

You can also meander through our promenade from some of Alberta's best in our Artisan Village. Here you will find handmade items that showcase the amazing hand-crafted products our local artisans create. 100s of one-of-a-kind Alberta-made artisan products.

ARTISAN VILLAGE
Look Who's Coming!

We are looking for market vendors, Alberta artists for our Artisan Village at the Didsbury Memorial Complex.We have a terrific slate of artisans and artists from Mountain View County and beyond, all eager to participate in the 2022 Mountain View Arts Festival, September 10th and 11th.

The Mountain View Arts Society proudly supports makers and small artisan businesses with this special market.

And here's who's coming!

These artisans create handmade items that showcase their amazing hand-crafted products. Our artisans look forward to connecting one-on-one with those of you who want to visit with the makers behind the products. Shop Local. Feel Good.

If you have any questions, e-mail Diana, our Artisan Village Coordinator.

The event is being promoted throughout the province and across the country. We give our artists as much exposure as possible on our website, on Facebook and Twitter, through Travel Alberta, MyDidsbury.ca, and other websites, and in various print materials.

ARTISTS AT WORK
Look Who's Coming!

We are looking for Alberta artists who want to showcase their work at our Artists at Work at the Didsbury Memorial Complex.Artists at Work will be in the the east wing of the Curling Rink full of fabulous Alberta artists and artisans.

These artists will be on hand ready to answer your questions, explaining how they use their tools and materials. They'll even give you a chance to participate in a collective piece of art, handle raw materials and tools, or do a "Make It - Take It" project!

Click here to see who's coming!

This popular juried program is in its 4th year at the Mountain View Arts Festival. Featuring artists demonstrating their art in real time, and sharing their process with you; answering your questions and explaining their processes. You can participate! Each artist will have a hands-on Make It - Take It for Festival-goers.

If you have any questions, e-mail Merrilee or call Bill at 403-335-2288, our Artists at Work Coordinators.

The event is being promoted throughout the province and across the country. We give our artists as much exposure as possible on our website, on Facebook and Twitter, through Travel Alberta, MyDidsbury.ca, and other websites, and in various print materials.

DIDSBURY MUSEUM
The Didsbury Museum is part of Artisan Village and is bringing a terrific exhibit of the "good ol' days"! Pop by their booth and learn about the artifacts and activities that happen in the 16 rooms and 8,665 square feet at Didsbury's main tourist attraction - the Didsbury Museum!

One small part of the exhibit hosted by the Didsbury and District Historical Society.

The Didsbury Museum is open during the Arts Festival, 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 1 - 4 pm on Sunday. Pop over for a tour or to pick up a copy of the Didsbury Heritage Book, 2110 - 21 Avenue.

ARTISTS & ARTISANS
Jewellers, Woodworkers, Quilters, Glass Blowers, Painters, Needlefelting, Paverpol, Beaders, Potters, Weavers, & other Artisans

ADMISSION BY DONATION
FREE PARKING
WHEELCHAIR/STROLLER ACCESSIBLE

The Mountain View Arts Festival is an annual, 2 day, multi venue, arts & cultural festival. It is a signature event in the town of Didsbury, Alberta and has been hosted by the Mountain View Arts Society since 2011.

Logo designed by Lyle Schultz. The Mountain View Arts Festival is held on the weekend following the long weekend in September.

Mountain View County is a proud supporter of all that is arts, culture, and heritage in our region. The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program was created to help you celebrate your community, its past and its present. When in Didsbury for the Mountain View Arts Festival, stay overnight at the Rosebud Valley Campground at the east entrance to Didsbury. The Didsbury Museum has artifacts from the homestead days, clothing, household items, farming equipment, a school room, medical room, general store, military roll of honour, and a 1907 Cast Iron Safe. Visit our museum today! In Partnership with the Didsbury Municipal Library, the oldest little library in Alberta. We're on Facebook! Follow us at MVArtsFest today! We're on twitter! Follow us at MVArtsFest today!
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