From August 7 to 16, Art Out Side Festival will return to transform Port Moody into an immersive multidisciplinary exhibition of outdoor installations, live art activations, and artist-led initiatives in everyday spaces across the city.
Art will fill the streets, from the waterfront to commercial hubs, alleyways to park benches — and secret locations!
[Cosmic Boogie by MAMALIA, Site B Community Centre]
Curated by PoMoArts, this year’s program invites audiences to experience art in motion beyond traditional gallery walls, with creative work embedded into familiar cityscapes and natural landscapes.
We designed this festival to make art approachable and integrated into daily life. This isn’t just about watching art happen, it’s about experiencing it as part of your community. — Deanna Kayne, Executive Director at PoMoArts
[Glow in the dark live painting by Taka Sudo, PCI Warehouse]
Art Out Side brings together a diverse roster of 43 local artists and collectives from across the Lower Mainland, spanning 13 musical acts, eight visual arts projects, five performance works, four installations, three dance pieces, and more.
Together, they represent a comprehensive range of artistic mediums and perspectives, united by a shared interest in connection, accessibility, and the role of art in shaping public spaces.
[Mozaico Flamenco, Wings, Port Moody]
For more information, including installation locations, programming schedules, and secret locations, visit Art Out Side online.
Top image: Remembering Our Roots by Pierre Leichner, Pioneer Memorial Park.
