[Bcma-l] for immediate release: WAG 2008 Winners

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

for immediate release 03.04.08


*WAG 2008 Winners*

Once again, The Wearable Art Gala put the “fun” back in fundraising, 
presenting art and performance ranging from the wild to the ridiculous – 
plus a little naughtiness on the side. The Alternator Gallery 
congratulates all the participants in this year’s Wearable Art Gala. The 
quality and number of entries was phenomenal. And the winning artists 
from the Alternator’s Wearable Art Gala 2008 are:

Best Use of Music
Jolyne Lauriault, Winfield, for “The Bishop”

Most Naughty
Curtis Oland, Lake Country, for “Poof”

Best Performance
Astrid Jack from Kelowna and Jessica Zarin Ross for “Wearing your 
Environment”

Most Poetic
Christina Van, Kelowna,for “Completing Incompletion”

Most Innovative Materials
Anh Le, Merville, BC, for “Tasting Sake on Orchid Pillow”

Peoples’ Choice
Anh Le for “Tasting Sake on Orchid Pillow.” Wow (where’s Merville? 
Google it.)

Judges for the event were Portia Priegert, Arthur Schwimmer, Lorie 
Mairs, Dave Markin, Toddy Rockwell, and Arlette Weyger.

Over 250 guests experienced this edgy alternative to a boring evening at 
home, with over 160 audience members voting for the Peoples’ Choice. 
Artists (in and partly out of costume) and guests mingled during the 
after party in the Atrium of the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

The WAG raised approximately $8000.00 for the Alternator, which will be 
used for exhibitions, artists’ residencies, and public special events 
such as Lit@Alt Philosophers Café, show openings, performances and 
workshops.

The Alternator thanks George Cwiklewski for providing $1000 for artists’ 
awards. We also thank our many sponsors and donors. And thank you 
especially to all the artists, volunteers and a wonderful audience for 
making the WAG a whole lot of weird fun.

The Alternator Gallery is a member run non-profit organization and 
always welcomes new members. Please contact Karma Lacoff, Membership 
Coordinator, at 868.2298 or karma@alternatorgallery.com for information 
on becoming a member or if you are interested in making a donation.
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