What started as just local artists showcasing their talents last will be much bigger this summer at the Okotoks Art Gallery.

Art On The Lawn was successful enough that the Town of Okotoks wanted to make it even bigger this season.

Culture & Heritage Manager Allan Boss says it's more than art on the gallery's lawn.

"It's not just Art On The Lawn this year, it's going to be Downtown Thursdays," he says. "It includes Art On The Lawn, the open mic that's here, kids activities and a family fun zone with different activities every week in Triangle Park and we're going to be having outdoor fitness at the Plaza."

For those new to Okotoks, Boss says Downtown Thursdays is a great way to get out and see the downtown atmosphere and the local community.

"It is really a market that happens at the Okotoks Art Gallery on Thursday nights in downtown Okotoks. It's a great evening of activity we also have an open mic that starts at six o'clock and we have guest performers and guest hosts of the event." 

Boss says you'll be able to do just about anything every Thursday evening.

"There's great art, crafts, great music and we've also partnered with Bistro 1882 across the street and they provide us with a menu and people can come and order from them and bring their food over there and they can eat at the picnic tables."

Downtown Thursdays will be from July 7 to August 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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