Condolences to Wayne Keating

Sympathies extended to Wayne Keating as he mourns the passing of his mother. Wayne will be in Kamloops for the next few weeks taking care of her funeral and estate. 

Reflections 2015 Invitation Handout

Cam Merkle has created invitation handouts for the 2015 Reflections Art Festival. He has distributed some to the members who were at the last meeting - printed on bright yellow paper.  

You can print your own by following this link: 
http://www.saskwildlifeart.com/Reflections/2015Invitation.pdf

Print double sided with page 1 as one side and page 2 as the other. One sheet will create 8 invitations. 

There is a link to these on the Reflections site - top left - 2015 Reflections Invitation.  http://www.reflectionsartfestival.com/

Spread the word. This show is gearing up to be one of the best yet!

SRVAS Banquet

Today (May 15) is the last day to book for the Tuesday evening banquet at the Saskatchewan River Valley Art School (June 2).

Even if you aren't able to enroll in the classes you are welcome to attend this banquet, visit the facilities and see what this is all about.  Support our school!


Click on the link below to find out more about the school:
http://www.saskwildlifeart.com/SRVAS/2015Brochure.pdf

Catching up from Jan 18

Just realized that I have all these great photos from our Winter Luncheon (January 18) that I have not shown to anyone...... it was a great party!  We exchanged some wonderful pieces of art in our Chinese auction. Rather than clogging this blog up with them - I have created a new page for those who are interested in checking them out. My photography skills did not capture all the smiles, but a good time was had by all. 

Click here to view the photos

Congrats to Reuben Unger

Reuben Unger had a successful show at the world carving competition in Ocean City, MD. His piece placed  first in category, first in division and third best of show, in the intermediate division at the world championship.

Congratulations Reuben!

Condolences to Brian Dueck

Our deepest sympathies go out to Brian and his family as they mourn the loss of Brian's father, George Dueck.  Brian is the treasurer of SWAA and has been a long time member and supporter. 

George Dueck's obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestarphoenix/obituary.aspx?n=george-dueck&pid=174796176

ArtsVest

Beth Campbell and Lori Merkle attended the ArtsVest "That's a Wrap!" celebrating the successes of the various organizations involved in the program. SWAA received matching funds to almost $2,000 from the program.

Lots of ideas and great contacts!  

We can expect that the next ArtsVest program will be announced this fall.

An article in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix published May 6, 2015:
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/ArtsVest+brings+businesses+arts+together/11032654/story.html

SWAA at Living Green Expo

Thanks to Lori Merkle for all the work organizing the SWAA booth at Saskatoon's first Living Green Expo. 

Volunteers who made this possible include: - Lori & Cam Merkle - Beth Campbell - Eileen Greer - Gail Bissett - Rina & Leroy Royer