[BCMA] The Memory Project and Kelowna Museum Society invite local Artists to Bring History Alive with the Art from Memory Challenge

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The Memory Project and Kelowna Museum Society invite local Artists to Bring History Alive

Kelowna- January 17 - The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War, in partnership with the Kelowna Museum Society, invites young artists to be inspired by the remarkable stories of Okanagan Valley veterans, documented in Canada's largest archive of Second World War oral history, www.thememoryproject.com<http://www.thememoryproject.com>. Ten winners will be selected for inclusion in a special exhibition at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Complete contest details are available at www.thememoryproject.com/kelowna<http://www.thememoryproject.com/kelowna>.

"The Memory Project documents the experiences of Canadians who served to safeguard our freedom and we are proud to have a collection of more than 100 stories from the Okanagan region," said Project Manager, Jenna Misener. "We hope that these stories may inspire young artists who will have opportunity to exhibit their work in one of British Columbia's preeminent heritage collections."

"The Kelowna Museums look forward to exhibiting local artists' interpretations of these important and touching oral histories from our Second World War veterans," said Kelowna Museums Associate Director of Exhibitions and Programming, Patti Kilback. "This is a wonderful opportunity to learn history through a contemporary media form and celebrate these memories and stories."

A program of The Historica-Dominion Institute, The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War is Canada's largest collection of Second World War oral. It provides every living Second World War veteran with the opportunity to preserve their memories through recorded interviews and digitized memorabilia. Their stories are available, in both official languages, at www.thememoryproject.com<http://www.thememoryproject.com/>.

The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War is made possible by a contribution from the Government of Canada through the Celebrations and Commemorations Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The Historica-Dominion Institute is the largest charitable organization dedicated to Canadian history, identity and citizenship. Its mandate is to build active and informed citizens through a greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, heritage and stories of Canada. Some of its signature programs include: Encounters with Canada, The Memory Project, Passages to Canada and The Canadian Encyclopedia. You are invited to discover the Historica-Dominion Institute at www.historica-dominion.ca<http://www.historica-dominion.ca/>.

Since 1936 as a community interest and since 1951 as a registered society, the Kelowna Museums Society has provided the region's residents and visitors with on-going interpretation of the Okanagan and beyond. The Kelowna Museums Society exists to promote a greater interest and awareness of the natural, cultural, and military heritages of the Okanagan region and of the tree fruit and wine producing development of British Columbia. To this end, the Society manages and maintains four diverse museums that serve as your Kelowna Museums. Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, the Kelowna Museums offer a wide selection of exhibitions, public programs, and special events.

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For more information:

Davida Aronovitch
Communications Coordinator -The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War
(416) 506-1867 ext 222, daronovitch at historica-dominion.ca<mailto:daronovitch at historica-dominion.ca>
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