Interweavings Presented in partnership with the YVR Art Foundation at the RIchmond Art Gallery

November 15, 2014 -  January 11, 2015 

Opening Reception Saturday,  November 15  1-4pm

Artists include:

Rick Adkins, Dempsey Bob, Joe David, Morgan Green,  James Harry, Cody Lecoy, Latham Mack, Ariane Medley, Isabel Rorick, Tamara Skubovius, Marika Swan, Grace Williams, Xwalacktun, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun

Curators: Nan Capogna and Connie Watts

Organized in partnership with the YVR Art Foundation, this exhibition highlights the significance of mentoring relationships in First Nations culture and explores how tradition informs artists’ works in contemporary and traditional contexts.  The exhibition features paintings, woodcarving, weaving, and jewelry by selected emerging First Nations artists from British Columbia who have received scholarships from the Foundation.  Included are works by their mentors who are prominent senior artists.

Teachers can bring their classes for FREE (but should book ahead of time.)

There will also be a teacher guide available online.

Please contact:

Melanie Devoy

School Art Program Coordinator

Richmond Art Gallery

604-247-8316

mdevoy@richmond.ca