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PHOTOS: TOSH’s Grand Prix d’Art in Qualicum Beach

29 artists participate in ‘plein air’ painting around downtown Qualicum Beach
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Emily Vance photo - Cindy Maule works diligently on her brightly coloured piece.

Qualicum Beach was busy on Saturday, July 27 as TOSH’s annual Grand Prix d’Art and Art in Action fair drew a crowd.

Artists drew locations and had three hours to paint their surroundings.

The paintings created by the 29 artists will be on display at TOSH until the second weekend in August.

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Emily Vance photo - The Tina Jones Band invited Phil Dwyer of the TOSH music program up to the stage for their final number.
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Emily Vance photo - The Tina Jones band had the crowd dancing and celebrating in the Saturday afternoon sun.
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Emily Vance photo - Tom Taylor took home the second place prize for his painting of Lefty’s Foods.
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Emily Vance photo - Dan Gray started TOSH’s Grand Prix d’Art in the mid-90s after being inspired by ‘plein air’ painters in Europe.
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Emily Vance photo - Breanne Poland studies the scenery on Memorial Ave.
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Emily Vance photo - Wendy Maurer’s demonstrates live glass blowing at the Art in Action fair outside TOSH.