[Bcma-l] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Paint A Skate

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

For Immediate Release: October 5, 2007

MEDIA ADVISORY:

(Vancouver, British Columbia) In celebration of the upcoming BMO Canadian Figure
Skating Championships in January, 2008 the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame
is collaborating with Vancouver artist John Ferrie to create `The Spirit of the
Skate', a tangible connection between sport and art. The collaboration begins on
Tuesday, October 9 as a 7 foot, 250 pound skate sculpture leaves BC Place
Stadium for John Ferrie's studio. Ferrie will create the transformation, using
the skate as his canvas over the next five weeks. On completion, the Skate will
be displayed at the BC Sports Hall of Fame, at sponsor locations throughout the
city, and at the BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships in January. 

The “Painted Skate” is the first step in a two month celebration of skating. 
Other aspects of the celebration include a ten week exhibit called “Canada at
Play: BC on Ice”, featuring “Canada At Play” on loan from the Royal
Ontario Museum. This featured exhibit is on display at the BCSHFM from December
1 to January 25, 2008. The skating promotion incorporates educational,
community, family programming and special events. 

What: Unique photo opportunity

Date: October 9, 2007

Time: 10am skate departs from BC Place Stadium set to arrive at artist's studio
1 hour later

Where: East Airlock of BC Place Stadium (lower level between BC Place and GM
Place)

RSVP: 604-687-5520 or allison.mailer@bcsportshalloffame.com

Artist Statement: My Art is bold and strong with a myriad of bright colours and
solid imagery.� I paint everything from flowers and drag queens to
celebrities and found objects. My paintings range in size from 6 in. x 6 in. to
7 ft. x 12 ft. with every size in between.� My work is about beauty, colour,
energy and life. I paint with enamel and acrylic paint, latex, urethane and
powdered pigments. I studied at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in
Vancouver, where I graduated with a diploma in fine arts in 1988. I have shown
my art across Canada, in the United States, Hong Kong and France. I now operate
my own gallery where I exhibit my work twice a year. 

The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum honours British Columbia's teams,
builders, athletes, pioneers, and media through 20,000 square feet of exciting
exhibits. By `Honouring the Past and Inspiring the Future', the Hall of Fame
shares with its visitors the vision of those who achieved their dreams through
dedication, talent, and hard work. Visit the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
in person at Gate `A' of BC Place Stadium (open daily from 10am to 5pm), or to
learn more visit online at www.bcsportshalloffame.com. 

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Contact: Allison Mailer, Director of Operations

BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

604.687.5520 x26 778-839-8576 cellular