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<p class="MsoNormal">For Immediate Release<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Relics to riches – find out if you’re holding on to trash or treasure!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>May 14, 2015 – Kelowna, BC: </b>
<em><span style="color:black;font-style:normal">Learn the value of your art, antiques, and collectibles from a professional. The Kelowna Art Gallery invites you to join local art and antiques appraiser Peter Blundell, for
</span><span style="color:black">Treasures from the Attic</span></em><em><span style="color:black;font-style:normal">, on Friday, May 29, from 10 am to 5 pm.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">If you’ve ever seen an episode of
<i>Antiques Roadshow </i>on TV, you will know what to expect during this exciting day-long event. Book an appointment to find out what your items are worth, or just join as a spectator (admission is free).
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Throughout the day Peter Blundell will be giving opinions on the value of antiques, collectibles, and art, including reproductions or prints. Fifteen-minute-long evaluation sessions will allow for Blundell’s viewing
of up to three items, depending on the time needed. Please note that he cannot appraise jewellery, coins, stamps, guns, and wristwatches, however, pocket watches and swords may be brought in. Individuals who wish to have large furniture pieces assessed are
asked to bring in a portion of the piece, e.g., a drawer, along with a photograph, and the item’s measurements. Items thought to be over four hundred years old cannot be assessed at this event.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The cost for a session is $40.00 for members of the Kelowna Art Gallery, and $50.00 for the general public. Partial proceeds from this event will support educational programs and exhibitions at the Kelowna Art
Gallery.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">To make an appointment, please call the Kelowna Art Gallery at 250-762-2226. Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your time slot. Assessments are verbal opinions on value, and are not suitable
for insurance purposes. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend this event for free.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Kelowna Art Gallery is located at 1315 Water Street, in the heart of the Cultural District in downtown Kelowna. For hours of operation, or for more information about programming, current exhibitions, or special events, please visit
www.kelownaartgallery.com. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>- 30 –<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><u><span style="color:black">Media Inquiries<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">Joshua Desnoyers | Marketing and Events Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="color:black">Kelowna Art Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">1315 Water Street | Kelowna, BC | V1Y 9R3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">250-762-2226 ext. 305 | 250-762-9875 fax<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:josh@kelownaartgallery.com">josh@kelownaartgallery.com</a>
</span><span style="color:black">| <a href="http://www.kelownaartgallery.com">kelownaartgallery.com</a></span><span style="color:blue">
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