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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For Immediate Release
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">UBC Okanagan celebrates its 15th year by highlighting alumni art works<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Former fine arts students to show work at the Kelowna Art Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">September 17, 2020 – Kelowna, BC:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">With many looking to bring more inspiration into their lives, UBC Okanagan is highlighting celebrated art works from a selection of its former students as the campus marks its 15<sup>th</sup>
anniversary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The show—called FIFTEEN—opens on September 19<sup>th</sup> at the Kelowna Art Gallery and features the work of former Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts students.
The exhibition is also part of UBC Okanagan’s Homecoming 2020 in which former and current students, as well as the general public, are invited to celebrate their ongoing connection to UBC.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“We’re very excited to bring together these remarkable works for the community to enjoy,” says Sarah Neely, Associate Director,
<i>alumni UBC</i> at UBC Okanagan. “Since UBCO was created back in 2005, our campus has seen some extraordinary talent graduate from its fine arts programs and we’re thrilled to see some of their work back on display in Kelowna.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">She says the most challenging part was selecting just a few of the alumni to highlight from among so many.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“This catalogue was produced by
<i>alumni UBC</i> and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies and brings together some profound and inspiring works of beauty,” says Neely. “It’s something I think we could all use more of in these challenging times.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The exhibition and catalogue present a diverse range of mediums from the artists including painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing. The alumni showcased
in FIFTEEN represent a cohort of students that have continued their visual art and creative practice, and have made contributions to the arts community.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“We are excited about the exhibition and working closely with UBC Okanagan to bring this striking exhibition to our visitors,” says Nataley Nagy, Executive Director at the
Kelowna Art Gallery. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bryce Traister is the Dean of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies and points to the arts as a cornerstone in UBCO’s relationship and contribution to the community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“Art is about connection, and the FIFTEEN Alumni Exhibition and catalogue perfectly capture what is special about working in the vibrant arts community of which UBCO is
a proud member,” he says. “We appreciate the relationship we have with the Kelowna Art Gallery and are excited to work with them to showcase these works.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">And at the centre of that contribution, explains Neely, is UBCO alumni.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“We are grateful to our graduates who make significant contributions to the visual arts in Canada and across the globe,” she says. “FIFTEEN examines
cultural, environmental, and social issues, as well as perceptions, thought processes, and aspects of life through the eyes of our alumni. Bringing these works together, this collection reflects the diversity and perspectives that our graduates have brought
to the world.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“Whether you are a member of the community who is passionate about the arts, a current student, or an artist featured in the publication, we
hope this collection will provide an opportunity to pause, reflect, and feel inspired.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In addition to the exhibition itself, the public is invited to participate in a ‘Family Sunday @ Home’ on September 27<sup>th</sup> by collecting a free grab-and-go art
kit from the Kelowna Art Gallery. The kit includes all items needed for an at-home art activity with the Kelowna Art Gallery offering step-by-step instructions through their
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelownaartgallery/?hl=en">Instagram account</a>. The FIFTEEN-inspired Family Sunday art kits will be available for pickup from the Kelowna Art Gallery from September 22-27, 2020 during regular business hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">FIFTEEN will be on exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery in The Front Project Space from September 19 to November 15, 2020.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">UBC Okanagan alumni will receive complimentary admission at the Kelowna Art Gallery during Homecoming weekend.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">For more information about the exhibition visit
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.kelownaartgallery.com/fifteen">www.kelownaartgallery.com/fifteen</a><span style="color:#222222">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">About Homecoming 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">UBC Homecoming is the university’s premier celebration of school spirit for alumni, students and the neighbouring community. UBC Okanagan’s third annual Homecoming takes
place from September 25 to 27, 2020 with events being reimagined digitally with speakers, musical performance, activities, art, and online classes – all available online from the comforts of home. For more information, including the full line up of virtual
events, visit <b>ok.ubc.ca/homecoming</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">[images]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Christian Nicolay,
<i>On the Horizon Line (Shipping Pallet No.3)</i> (detail), 2015, light jet photograph, salvaged Plexiglas, MDF, acrylic paint, found detritus paper, collage, ink, pencil, tape, correction pen, 31 x 30 x 4 in. each. Courtesy of the Artist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Moozhan Ahmadzadegan,
<i>Where Are You From? /</i> شما مال کجا هستی؟ (detail), 2019, cotton sheet, ink, spray paint, variable sizes. Courtesy of the Artist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Connor Charlesworth,
<i>Push Up, Yellow</i>, 2020, oil on canvas, 68 x 38 in. Courtesy of the Artist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tania Willard,
<i>Gut Instincts</i>, 2018, digital print, 32 x 24 in. Courtesy of the Artist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Exhibition Webpage:
<a href="https://kelownaartgallery.com/fifteen/">https://kelownaartgallery.com/fifteen/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">alumni UBC:
<a href="https://ok.ubc.ca/homecoming/">https://ok.ubc.ca/homecoming/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To arrange for an interview, for additional high-res images, or for other media enquiries, please contact:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sarah Neely, Associate Director, alumni UBC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The University of British Columbia | Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1138 Alumni Ave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">250-807-8709 |
<a href="mailto:sarah.neely@ubc.ca">sarah.neely@ubc.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/">alumni.ubc.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Joshua Desnoyers, Marketing and Events Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Kelowna Art Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1315 Water Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">250-762-2226 |
</span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="mailto:josh@kelownaartgallery.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">josh@kelownaartgallery.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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