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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For Immediate Release<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:14.0pt">Local artists invited to take part in community-based exhibition exploring Kelowna’s history<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>July 28, 2015 – Kelowna, BC:</b><em><span style="color:black">
</span></em><span lang="EN-CA">This year the Kelowna Art Gallery is undertaking an exciting project titled
<i>Preserves.</i> This is a community-based initiative that will explore the history of Kelowna, and the stories of the people who have shaped the city. The results of this project will be shown in exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery that runs from November
7 to December 6, 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">We are looking for works by local artists</span></b><span lang="EN-CA"> who have considered the development, history, and heritage of Kelowna and the people who have shaped it. Artists may propose making works of art
of any size or medium. The pieces will accompany shelves of mason jars filled with gelatin and preserved objects that indicate either memories from peoples’ past, or hopes and dreams for the future of Kelowna.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">A jury will review artists’ submissions. An appropriate CARFAC fee will be paid to selected artists for their participation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Submission deadline: August 25, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Interested participants are asked to</span><span lang="EN-CA"> submit a current bio, proposal description with drawings and/or images, and five images of their past work, by email only to kelsie@kelownaartgallery.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">More information about the <i>Preserves</i> exhibition can be found online at
<a href="http://www.kelownaartgallery.com/preserves">www.kelownaartgallery.com/preserves</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></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 more information about programs available or current exhibitions, please visit the Kelowna Art
Gallery online at <a href="http://www.kelownaartgallery.com">www.kelownaartgallery.com</a> .<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>- 30 –<i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><u><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">Media Inquiries<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-CA" 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 lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">Kelowna Art Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">1315 Water Street | Kelowna, BC | V1Y 9R3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:black">250-762-2226 ext. 305 | 250-762-9875 fax<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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