CK Summer ARTcrawl

Connecting ART and PEOPLE in CHATHAM-KENT

ARTcrawl is back on July 29th 2022 from 5:00-10:00 pm. This year’s theme is All Dressed Up... and Places to Go!

This growing downtown celebration of CK local arts and culture returns with whimsical new ways to engage with the
arts. Participants crawl at their leisure during this FREE Summer event, creating their own moving party!

King Street will be closed between 4th and 5th streets to accommodate this celebration of art, artisans, fashion, music and food. As always, there will be lots to choose from, including 8 artist openings, live musical performances, artisan demonstrations, a poetry reading, interactive museum displays…. and even a live fashion show. 

The evenings events commence with an artist reception and opening by the Underground Film Collective at ARTspace at 6pm.  Pick up a handy map while you’re there so you don’t miss any of the performers and events listed as you make your way down King Street. The evening culminates with artist receptions for the spotlight event featuring former CK residents and Professors of Fashion; Colleen Schindler-Lynch and Grahame Lynch.  Their exhibitions at the Thames Art Gallery are a much-anticipated event. What better way to welcome them back to CK than ARTcrawl 2022.

Both artists will be in attendance at this reception beginning at 8pm.  Don’t be late!


  • ARTspace

    • 6:00 PM The Opening Reception for “In the Shadow of Man Ray” by the The Underground Film Collective.

    • Live Performance of local DJ Todd Brooker

    • Nachos and Cotton Candy

  •  Thames Art Gallery

    • 8:00 PM The Opening Reception for Colleen Schindler-Lynch’s “Daemon & Saudade

    • 8:00 PM The Opening reception for Grahame Lynch’s “Being. Neither here nor. there.”

    • 8:30 PM Event Passport Draw! Get your ARTcrawl event passport stamped by at least 10 different ARTcrawl locations and return it to the Thames Art Gallery to be entered into a draw to win a cash prize of $100! You must be present at the time of the draw to be eligible.

    • Adult Specialty Drink! "Flipperly" which features watermelon and mint


      Participating Businesses Open 5-8 PM

  • William Street Café

    • Featuring the work of painter Lindsay Beaubien  

    • Singer and songwriter Riverchild CK will be performing from 6:30 - 8:00 PM

    • Special beverage and canapés

  • Art and Heirloom    

    •  Artist Wendy Beharrell will be live painting

    • Artist Sheila White will be speaking about wood turning

  • The Co.                    

    • Featuring the work of local artists Elizabeth Downey and Sarah Steele.

  • CK Museum                 

    • Tour “Out in the Open Exhibit

    • Tour “Tales of Fantasy” Exhibit

    • Have fun creating and exploring in the Imagination Station

  • Milner House Museum

    • Tour Milner Heritage House with a costumed interpreter and learn about a reproduction historical costumes on display in the parlor

  • The Enchanted Emporium 

    • Live Card-making Demonstration

    • Handmade sculptures from refurbished bikes

  • The Garden on King            

    • Live local entertainment, artists work painted on the patio.

  • The Myrtle Flower Market    

    • Featuring the work of local artist Darlenne Girard

    • How to create wearable floral art pieces workshop.

  • Turns and Tales                   

    • Poetry Reading by David Knight from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Willy’s 420 Supplies              

    • Live glassblowing demonstrations by glass artists: Tombstoned Glass, McTrivish Glass, Red Heady Glass, Bec Bec Glass, Pied Piper Glass and Al Gore Glass

  • MP Designs at Work                

    • Local artist Sherrie Piens showcasing an array of handmade art and décor.

  • The Universe Featuring Ray     

    • Live performance of Singer and Songwriter “The Universe Featuring Ray” on King Street.

  • Collins Clothiers                  

    • Check out the Live Fashion Show!

    • Bring your kids and design a tie to be entered in a draw to win a tie!

  • The Thames River Revue

    • Clair Culliford from the Thames River Revue will entertain and enlighten ARTcrawlers with stories, juggling games, verse and quizzes!