First Nations, Inuit and Metis Art Show

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The purpose of the art show is to provide artists with opportunities to expose local audiences to an exhibition of their work and to nurture within the community an appreciation of the wide spectrum of visual and performing art crafted by our Aboriginal Artists. This function touches the very roots of the community and the Mary Winspear Centre objectives while also reaching out to bridge gaps and promote understanding within our region. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis Artist Collective are working together with the Mary Winspear Centre to produce a quality art show which promises to include an outstanding collection of work. They have contacted over fifty new and returning artists who are expected to show their art, interact with the public and demonstrate their work. A few of the artists anticipated to take part include: Charles Elliott, Debbie Hunt, Richard Hunt, Doug Lafortune, Stephanie Papik, Charlene George, Tobias Tomlinson, Kevin Cranmer, Mark Henry, Lindsay Delorande, Sherry Williams and Selena Bondoc. The whole gallery will be displayed to reflect the intent and spirit of the event. Stories and mu-sic will add to the ambiance of the ever changing show. The diversity of art expressions will in-clude: carving, weaving, prints, fabric art, drums, rattles, pottery, beading, leather work, painting, jewelry and some that might surprise you! Come often to meet many of the artists, see chang-ing displays, and discuss culture as the artisans demonstrate their craft.