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February 20th - Professional Development Workshop for Artists

"Professional Development for Artists" Workshop - different from our usual workshops but SO VERY IMPORTANT! This is a great opportunity for all arts & crafts people. Joan Irvin is an excellent instructor and will go over many of the things we sometimes overlook. Topics will include: Developing your Artist Portfolio (Artist bio, Artist Statement, Artist, CV, Professional Images (traditional and digital). Having your work ready, Presentation, Shipping and Insurance, Dealing with and applying to galleries, Contracts, Commissions and consignments. There will also be a section on critiquing that will include Art Terminology and Self and Group critiquing.

Everyone/anyone can benefit from this workshop and you can't beat the $45 registration fee. Our thanks to Industry, Tourism & Investment and Northwestern Air for their support.

Please call Laurie @ the museum; 872-2859.

February 19th - Artist Talk with Joan Irvin

Joan Irvin, who is in town to run the Professional Development Workshop for Artists, has graciously offered to do an artist talk as well.  She is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, writer and curator.  Her jewellery and small-scale mixed media works have been exhibited nationally, in the U.S., Europe and Asia.  She is very interesting and a wonderful instructor. 

It will be an interesting and different way to spend a Friday night so please, come and join us.

February 13th - An Evening in Paris

Under the organizational skills of Val Rosen, the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre is pleased to present "An Evening in Paris" dining experience on the 13th of February. The culinary skills of Margo Harney, Marnie Villeneuve, Joanne Gauthier and Christine Aubrey have been engaged to provide an authentic taste of France. This is a fundraisng event for the Museum. It will be a wonderful evening!

There will be a silent auction in progress throughout the evening of artwork by local artists. These pieces can be previewed the week of Feb 8 to 12 at the Museum.

There are a limited number of tickets available at $50 per person and are available only at the Museum from Laurie. We have included vegetarian options on the menu and need to know when you purchase your tickets what the preference will be for dishes.