Lethbridge Arts Days wrapped to a close this past weekend with the Stomp and Stamp Art Walk.

The walk is a chance for the people of Lethbridge and the surrounding area to get out and see some of the local art being produced and check it out in local venues.

This year marked the 15th year the art walk happened in Lethbridge and comprised of over 40 artists in over 100 unique locations.

The chilly weather did drive some of the events indoors. However, there were still musical quests at various locations throughout the day including the Lethbridge Arts Club itself.

At CASA there was an artisan market with vendors selling a selection of handmade goods.

Deb Rakos, member of the Lethbridge Handicraft Guild of Weavers, was busy at her loom wefting and weaving her way through a blanket.

Not everyone who participated in the event had their expectations met.

Cassandra Banks, Pincher Creek local, who drove an hour to Lethbridge expressed disappointment.

“I just thought there would be a lot more going on I guess.”

One of the events happened at Drunken Sailor in which live models posed for people to draw.

One of the models Sarah Hilliard was contacted for her services for the art walk by e-mail.

“I was actually contacted [to be a model] by the Drunken Sailor mailing list that I’m one that offers a bit of a heads up about in store events modeling opportunities and such.”

Not only a model but a part of the local arts scene herself Hilliard appreciates how the stomp and stamp encourages people to explore their community.

“The Art Walk is trying to highlight and showcase different artist interpretations and not only studios but also storefronts and other businesses that are heavily involved in the arts community.”

With the focus on local art and businesses art days is an excellent time for people to explore and experience aspects of their community they might not be as familiar with or directly involved in.