Canvas Outdoor Museum Show facts for kids
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The Canvas Outdoor Museum Show is a cool art event that happens every November in West Palm Beach, Florida. It's like an outdoor art museum! About 18 to 20 artists from all over the world come to create amazing murals and art pieces. They put their art on buildings, bridges, and other public spots.
This show was started in 2015 by Nicole Henry, who owns an art gallery. It's a great way to see different kinds of art. You can find modern art, big murals, street art, video art, and special art pieces made just for certain places. The exhibition usually takes place in the second week of November.
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What is the Canvas Show?
Each year, the Canvas show features many international artists. Some are new to the art scene, and others are already very famous. It's a chance to see a wide range of artistic styles.
Local Showdown
The event also includes a "Local Showdown." This is a fun competition where artists from the West Palm Beach area can show their skills. They compete for a chance to be part of the main Canvas lineup the following year. It's a great way for local talent to get noticed!
Past Exhibitions
The first Canvas show happened in November 2015. It brought together 20 artists from many countries. These included the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Puerto Rico.
Artworks and Locations
More than 18 large murals and special art pieces were created in Downtown West Palm Beach. You could find art on buildings and other structures. Some of the places that featured art included the City Hall Courtyard, the Royal Park Bridge, Fern Street, and The Whitney.
The 2015 Local Showdown was held in Northwood Village. Seven local artists competed there. Amanda Valdez won the competition. People voted for their favorite artist using the Canvas app.
Canvas in 2016
In 2016, the art show grew even bigger! It expanded to include the nearby city of Lake Worth. Artists from the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, the Netherlands, Spain, Croatia, Germany, and France took part.
Canvas in 2017
The 2017 show also took place in both West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. Some artists from previous years returned to create new works. New artists joined the show, too. Jennifer Chaparro, who won the Local Showdown, was one of the new participants.
Canvas Art Charities
CANVAS Art Charities is a special group that helps support public art. It's a non-profit organization, which means it uses its money to help the community. It was started in August 2015. This charity helps organize art programs and events all year long.
Residency Artists
- 2015: Dean Zeus Coleman: Abacoa, Jupiter, Florida
