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Pictograph Newsletter for Dec. 5, 2008
December 5, 2008
THE ATIKOKAN PROGRESS
FOR PUBLICATION DEC. 8, 2008
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THE PICTOGRAPH ART GALLERY
Valerie Fraser
This Saturday, Dec. 13 will be the final day of the Christmas Market. We will be open until 3:p.m. and ask that all artisan/crafters make arrangements to pick up any unsold work on Saturday or Monday Dec. 15, between the hours of 12: - 4: Hurry down if you have been considering a purchase of any one of the beautiful articles on display at the Christmas Market. We are very pleased to announce that this years Christmas Market was a phenomenal success with the constant support of various local artists, volunteers and members. The apple cider was a hit with everyone that visited the gallery after the Kiwanis voyageur themed parade, thank you for participating in this joyous occasion.
The Pictograph Gallery has its own reason to celebrate, might I call it a Christmas Gift, as we wish to announce the birth of our web site. With the support of The Atikokan Economic Development Office and a Community Initiatives Grant, we have been able to advance into new technology. A big thank you to the AEDO for facilitating our request. Our web site will enable us to further promote Atikokan as well as our many local talented artists to the region and to the world. A benefit for patrons having difficulty negotiating the stairs to our location, now have access to the Gallery to view current and past exhibits. Log onto www.atikokanpictographgallery.com. We are very pleased to provide this service to the community and to our exhibitors. Expertly developed by Doug Lampi, board members will be receiving ongoing maintenance training. We anticipate upgrades with a host of possibilities as our volunteer web masters learn the ropes, for now we wish to keep it simple.
The Dryden Artists Association conducted a juried art competition for the region this past November. Entry forms were available at The Pictograph Art Gallery for the 1st Annual Miniature Art Competition. We would like to congratulate local artists, Lori Alexander and Kelsay Weir who both qualified with Honorable Mentions amongst 61 entries. Lori placed 2nd in the Portrait Category, and Kelsay placed 2nd in the Youth Category, both receiving gift certificates from Wilson’s Business Solutions. Good work ladies and I am sure many local artist look forward to competing with you in the 2nd Annual Miniature Art Competition in 2009. Remember to visit regularly and check out our Gallery bulletin board for any news of ongoing exhibits or competitions in the region.
We are currently preparing for our own Juried Art Competition themed Quetico in celebration of Quetico’s 100th Birthday in 2009. Entry forms are available on our web site. This will be a judged competition; we are seeking sponsors for awards. Interested parties wishing to sponsor this event are encouraged to contact the Gallery 597-4344 or Lori McClusky at 597-2391,
Hours this week at the Pictograph Art Gallery are Mon. – Fri. 12:- 4:p.m. and Sat. 11: a.m. – 3:p.m. See you there.
Thank you for stopping in to see our Gallery and Gift Shop.
We hope you enjoyed your visit and will return.
The Pictograph Gallery - Atikokan Ontario - 1-807-597-4344
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