GARDINER -- Artists will once again be showcased in storefronts and studios in Gardiner's historic downtown for an evening of art appreciation and exhibition on Aug. 15.

The event on Water Street is free and open to the public from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Artwalk Gardiner was formally launched in the fall of 2005 by the Artdogs studios and a handful of area artists who exhibited their work.

It is a non-juried, member-run organization that accepts artists within a ten-mile radius of downtown Gardiner.

A1 To Go will host a preview show beginning Aug. 8. Maps will be available at area businesses to match venues to artists. In addition to visual art, traditional acoustic music will be performed by local musicians.

For more information call Karen Adrienne 582-6600 or visit www.theartdogs.com