SWAA At Saskatoon Collectors' Show

We had a great time at the Saskatoon Collectors' Show this past weekend.  Flat work artists Jewel Buhay, Linda Skibinsky and Beth Campbell were there to show off their work.  Harvey Rebalkin wasn't able to attned, but he sent a few of his pieces.  Willard Dyck, Leroy Royer, Harvey Welch and Bob Drury brought some of their carvings.  Harvey, Bob and Leroy did some demo'ing to show people techniques involved in carving.  Wayne Keating had some super photos to display. It was fun getting together; we generated a lot of interest in the association; and - we made some sales. Doesn't get any better than that!

Some photos from March 8 and 9 at the show in Yorkton.

Thanks to Paul & Roxanne Perron and Tania Nault 

for representing  the association.

SWAA Participating in Shows

It sounds like Paul Perron and Tania Nault had a successful show at the Outdoor Sportsman Show in Yorkton last weekend with lots of interest in our association.  

Just a quick reminder that the Saskatchewan Wildlife Artist's Association will have a booth at the Saskatoon Collector's Show at Prairieland Park this weekend.

Members who want to have their work displayed should contact me (Beth Campbell).  We will be setting up the booth Friday morning starting at 10:00 am and are looking for volunteers to be there during the weekend.  We will be able to make sales at this show, but you must be a current member of our association to participate in our booth.  

Even if you are not able to participate at the booth, we hope that you are able to take in the show.  Friday: 6-10 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.

Visit their website for more information:  http://www.saskatooncollectorshow.com/

Patricia Louise Grove
July 28, 1949 - February 28, 2014
Patricia Louise (Bauer) Grove passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, February 28, 2014. Beloved wife of Gary Grove, dear mother of Michael and wife Nicola, Tim and wife Holly, stepmother of Nadine and husband Blair Lacroix and loving grandmother of Joshua Lacroix, Abigail, Elizabeth and Katherine Grove and many "grandkitties". Pat was born on July 28, 1949 in Stratford, Ontario. She received a degree in computer science from the University of Waterloo and met Gary while working in Ottawa. Pat and Gary were married in 1973, and in 1986 they moved with their sons to Saskatoon. A stay-at-home mother, Pat was able to pursue her true passions in life: wildlife art and photography. She joined the Saskatoon Wildlife Art Association and was chair/co-chair of the annual Reflections of Nature Wildlife Art Show for many years, during which she entered photographs, paintings, drawings and won numerous awards including the 2013 Best-in-Show. Predeceased by her father, Albert Bauer, brother, John Bauer, brother-in-law, Don Elligsen and mother-in-law, Gladys Grove. She is survived by her mother, Edith (nee Alles) Bauer, brother Jim (Janet) Bauer, sister Debbie Elligsen and brother Paul (Wendy) Bauer, father-in-law, Garnet Grove and sisters-in-law Gloria (Chris) Chandler and Bonnie (Gerry) Milne and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received for viewing at the Saskatoon Funeral Home, 338 Fourth Avenue North, Saskatoon on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. The Funeral Service is at 3 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Saskatoon SPCA, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home. Ph: 306-244-5577

Published in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2014

I received this email from Holly:

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Pat Grove. Late February 28, Pat died of a heart attack. I will send funeral details when they have been arranged. I have no words to express the horrible loss this is.
Holly Edwards-Grove

Pat will be missed by SWAA.  She was a hard-working chair for the Reflections show and seemed to be on top of everything.  If anyone had a question, Pat had the answer.  She was looking forward to passing all this knowledge on to our new chair Lana.  And since Lana has thoughts of new directions the show could take, Pat was busy making a list of ideas to help her facilitate that.  Sure hope someone can find that list......     

Pat welcomed 6 of us into her home each Tuesday to paint. I appreciated her input and her critiques of my work. I am sure that Lola, Audrey, Holly, Harvey and Judy will feel the same.  We will miss her.