[Bcma-l] Media Release - Maple Ridge Art Gallery

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Date: 	Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:04:02 -0700
From: 	Tracey Littlewood <traceyl@mract.org>



Thanks for your continued support in keeping the community advised of 
the exhibits at the art gallery. If you have any problems with the 
attachments, or if you would like more information regarding this show, 
please do not hesitant to call me at 604-467-5855.

Thank You,

Tracey Littlewood

Gallery Assitant

Maple Ridge Art Gallery

11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC. V2X 6G1

604-467-5855

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MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 10, 2007

Abstract Recyclism

Art works by students from Webster’s Corner Elementary

The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition 
fundraiser of art works by students from Webster’s Corner Elementary. 
 From July 21 to September 1, students from kindergarten to grade seven 
will proudly display works created from mixed media materials ranging 
from wood, glass, rock, textiles, metal, ceramic and plastic.

For several months children participated in an after-hours art program, 
exploring the elements of art and design and the potential of materials 
given to them by local artists, Darcy Mortensen and Cindy Farnsworth. 
Every month a new theme was set before the students and with a little 
guidance, the children set off to create one-of-a-kind pieces that can 
only come from the imagination of little ones.

Each month the students were given a materials theme and other sources 
of inspiration as a starting point in their exploration. From there they 
took over the creative process by assembling the different recycled 
parts donated, and found. All of the pieces have names inspired by 
cultural references and popular culture. Some of the assembled works on 
display will be a functional claw foot tub settee, a musical collaged 
headboard with side tables, as well as a birdhouse garden sculpture.

This project was the brainchild of Darcy Mortensen, a movie prop and set 
design artist and PAC member of Webster’s Corner Elementary. Darcy was 
interested in developing a fundraising event that would utilize the 
talent and creativity of students and bring in much needed funds for the 
school. Cindy Farnsworth, a local graphic artist, came on board soon 
after the start of the project. Both of these woman tirelessly provided, 
guidance, expertise, and direction to an after school fundraising 
project that has become the pride of the school.

Saturday, July 21 to Saturday September 1

Opening Reception: Saturday July 21, 2:00-4:00pm

Maple Ridge Art Gallery

11944 Haney Place Maple Ridge BC V2X 6G1

www.theactmapleridge.org

For more information on hours of operation, up-coming exhibits, 
membership or how to volunteer please call 604-467-5855 or 604-476-4241
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