2011 Programme—Throughout Festival
Hornby Festival—July 28th to August 6th—Celebrating Our 30th Year!

Visual Art Exhibition at the Community Hall Throughout the Festival
Multi-media artist and long-time Hornby Island resident Michael Hornsby makes exclusive use of found objects as the inspiration for and material basis of his creations in various media. The Hornby Festival is pleased to bring Michael's work to the inside of the Hall, as we are all so familiar with his impressive installations on the outside of the Hall. The exhibition of his new work will feature an illuminated installation and survey of new and re-constituted elements, focusing on the mutable nature of the artist's work as it has evolved over time.

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Back again is the Hornby Festival highlight, Art in Unusual Places. You could find a classical trio in the woods, sweet folk harmonies on the beach or foot-tapping fiddle music in the Ringside Market. These 15-minute spot appearances are free to the public (donations accepted) and we hope they will inspire you to come and take in the evening performances of these fabulous artists.

To learn more about the artists see the programme.

Art in Unusual Places Schedule

Fri, July 29 - David Francey	2 pm Sandpiper Bluff / 3 pm Mt. Geoffrey Provincial Park in the Orchard (near Ford Cove)
Sat, July 30 - Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra	1 pm Community Hall @ the back outside deck / 2 pm Ringside Market at the Coop
Sun, July 31 - Big Machine	1 pm Ringside Market at the Coop/2 pm Top of Euston Road
Mon, Aug 1 - Wil Campa	2 pm Whaling Station Beach (last entrance) / 3 pm Ringside Market at the Coop
Tues, Aug 2 - Adrian Dolan fiddle dance	1 pm Grassy Point / 2 pm Sandpiper Bluff
Wed, Aug 3 - Kai Gleusteen	10 am Woods behind the Hall
Fri, Aug 5 - Martha Guth	Noon Ringside Market at the Coop

Download the Art In Unusual Places schedule.

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A favorite Festival fundraiser!

Artists wanted! If you're feeling creative, please contact the Festival office at 250.335.2734.

Bid on bird houses decorated by Hornby Island artists as part of a silent auction that runs for the whole festival. These bird houses are displayed at all of the main performances at both the Hall and Olsen's Farm. The bird houses are on display at the box office in the weeks leading up to the start of the festival, so come on by and see which house catches your eye. Check out examples of whimsical and delightful birdhouses from 2010, 2009 and 2008.

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Support the Festival and get a chance to win this year's beautiful quilt created by Hornby Islanders. The draw will be held at the Fall Fair in September.

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