[BCMA] MEDIA RELEASE: REEL ROOTs 2011 Indigenous Media Arts Exhibition marks 10th Anniversary at Kelowna Art Gallery

Thu Jan 27 10:37:13 PST 2011

Dear Media Partners and Kelowna Art Gallery supporters,  

The Kelowna Art Gallery is pleased to celebrate 10 years of
collaboration with the En'owkin Centre in Penticton as we celebrate the
opening of the REEL ROOTs 2011 Indigenous Media Arts Exhibition on
Friday, February 11, 2011. This exhibition of films will be on view
February 12 to April 30, 2011, and showcases Indigenous diversity and
cultural storytelling through media imagery. There are many layers to
any story that could be written or broadcast about this exhibition, as
REEL ROOTs serves to dispel myths and misconceptions about Indigenous
people. Works featured in this year's festival include films by Centre
for Arts and Technology (Kelowna) alumni/ae. The exhibition is produced
in partnership with the En'owkin Centre, Ullus Collective, and Capilano
University. 

It is safe to say that interview subjects to weave this story together
will be easy to come by - both in the Okanagan as well as in Vancouver. 

Attached, you will find an invite to the Opening Reception as well as a
media release about the exhibition, which will be on view through April
30, 2011. For your convenience, the media release is also included below

I am on holidays Jan 28-Feb 9 (inclusive); please note that Nataley
Nagy, Kelowna Art Gallery Executive Director, and Tracey Bonneau,
Festival Coordinator, will be your media contacts. Either one of these
ladies may follow up with you within the next few weeks. 

We look forward to working with you on helping promote this incredibly
important exhibition, and we thank you in advance for your
consideration. 

Kind thanks, 

Kris Johnson
Marketing & Events Coordinator
KELOWNA ART GALLERY 
1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3 
T: 250.762.2226 x 305
M: 250.212.6508
F: 250.762.9875
www.kelownaartgallery.com <blocked::http://www.kelownaartgallery.com/>  
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Media Release

For Immediate Release 

Indigenous Media Arts Exhibition in its 10th year at the Kelowna Art
Gallery

REEL ROOTs 2011 films on view February 12-April 30, 2011; 

Opening reception Friday, February 11, 2011 from 7-9 pm

January 27, 2011 - Kelowna, BC: The Kelowna Art Gallery is pleased to
announce the opening of the REEL ROOTs 2011 Indigenous Media Arts
Exhibition, showcasing works in film by emerging independent Indigenous
media artists. Celebrating its 10th year, the REEL ROOTs 2011 Indigenous
Media Arts Exhibition is supported by the En'owkin Centre's National
Aboriginal Professional Artists Training Program, Capilano University's
Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking Program, and the Ullus
Collective.

REEL ROOTs 2011 showcases Indigenous diversity and cultural storytelling
through media imagery. Featured works are by local, regional and
provincial artists including films by Centre for Arts and Technology
alumni/ae Billy Walker and Victoria Baptiste. A strong component of the
programming partnership will also showcase the excellent calibre of
works from Indigenous artists training in Vancouver, BC at Capilano
University. 

The works featured through this year's exhibition will serve to dispel
myths and misconceptions about Indigenous people. "We are excited about
our 10th anniversary and this year's programming theme," says Festival
Coordinator, Tracey Bonneau. "The digital videos will showcase modern
methods of storytelling, sharing real stories about real Indigenous
people." 

An opening reception to celebrate the exhibition will be held on Friday,
February 11, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the Kelowna Art Gallery. The reception
is free and open to the public and will include live performances from
Tiinesha Begay, winner of the 2010 Native American Music Awards for Best
Female Artist, as well as performances by Sam Mitchell and John
Terbasket, Warren Hooley, and Billy Walker. 

The REEL ROOTs 2011 Indigenous Media Arts Exhibition opens to the public
on February 12 with films available for viewing through April 30, 2011.
The Kelowna Art Gallery is located at 1315 Water Street in the heart of
the Cultural District in Downtown Kelowna. For hours of operation,
public programs, or more information about current exhibitions, visit
the Kelowna Art Gallery online at www.kelownaartgallery.com
<http://www.kelownaartgallery.com/> . 

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For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: 

Nataley Nagy, Executive Director

Kelowna Art Gallery

W 250.762.2226 ext. 304 

nataley at kelownaartgallery.com

Tracey Bonneau, Festival Coordinator
W 250.770.0124
tbonneau at vip.net

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