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Culture Days will return September 20 – October 13, 2024.

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GAC Historical Walking Tour: Public Art Walk

In-person

History & heritage Sculpture & installation Tour Visual arts
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Location

Guelph Farmers' Market

Guelph, ON

Directions: Starting point: Wilson St and Gordon St entrance of the Guelph Farmers' Market. Please meet outside by the Royal City Wings mural (i.e. Butterfly Mural).

Access

Free.

Offered in English.

About

This tour explores public art in Downtown Guelph. Ranging from bronze sculptures to colourful murals, learn how art in public places plays an important role in celebrating and reflecting Guelph’s values, diversity, and heritage.

Rain or shine (extreme weather excepted).

Please note: Guelph Arts Council's Historical Walking Tours are operating with COVID-19 precautions. All participants must wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth and maintain physical distancing throughout the tour. All tours offered have been condensed to 60 - 90 minutes. Participants who arrive without a face covering will be asked not to participate and will receive a refund through the GAC office. Guides will not handle cash. Tour booklets will be available at the GAC office only. Tours are restricted to a maximum of 6 prepaid and pre-registered participants. Tours with less than two registrations by the previous Friday at 4 pm will be cancelled.

Starting point: Wilson St and Gordon St entrance of the Guelph Farmers' Market. Please meet outside by the Royal City Wings mural (i.e. Butterfly Mural)

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Guelph Arts Council

For over forty years, Guelph Arts Council has been dedicated to supporting, stimulating and promoting arts and culture in Guelph. Guelph Arts Council is funded in part by The Guelph Community Foundation and the City of Guelph. We also acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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