First Nation Artists are showing beautiful and interesting works at the gallery until Sept 29th. If you have a chance try to visit. Linda Brindle's beaded work is gorgeous and must have taken months, probably a whole year to complete. Doug Brant's caligraphy is absolutely perfectly accomplished and his original subject matter is worthy of taking note. His very bright abstract of his beloved dog and sunflower give him a touching memory of a friend well loved. Gina Alexander's pieces show her to be influenced not only by the abstractist mood but also by her native roots. Aric Aguonie's drums are always an attraction whether painted or not and his cat nip, harvested from his organic farm is what every little creature called cat will be interested in. A new artist in the area is Mary Claus. Her oil paintings are very well executed and her subject matter--- moccasins, dolls, drums are beautifuly portrayed in lovely hues. Of course Kathy Aunger's ( I hope I have it spelled correctly ) dreamcatchers are always popular.
AJ Vandries showed his work last year and we all loved his beautiful colour and spirit-filled paintings. It would e distressing if this young man were to give up on his painting career because he has so much obvious talent.

Next up at the gallery will be the ABSTRACT SHOW in Oct. and we have 10 artists who will show work . That should be very intersting!

And then ends my career as a vountary "curator" in an art gallery. How very much I have enjoyed it . I never dreamed of doing such a thing and I must thank Evan Mortin and Paul McDonald for BAMBOZZALING me into it and mentoring me through it. Maril Swan will take over and she will undoubtedly have new and fresh ideas and I hope will enjoy it as much as I did.

I will always be grateful to Evan for his generosity in providing a space in the Heritage Centre for me personally to show my work. Evan allows these art shows free of cost to the artist, painter, artisan,--- whatever we call ourselves, because he so appreciates the talent of the folks in this area and is happy to do what he can to promote them and their work.