Apr
11
Woodhaven Eco Art Project Opening
Posted by: lmairs | April 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Saturday, April 17th 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
WHO?
Nancy Holmes, Project facilitator, UBC Okanagan Creative Writing professor
Robert Hobson, Chair, Regional District of Central Okanagan
Local artist Lori Mairs, Faculty members Virginie Magnat, Aleksandra Dulic and Kenneth Newby, plus over 30 UBC Okanagan Creative Studies students and graduate students
WHY?
Join in the celebration of art, nature and environmental stewardship during the launch of this unique artistic endeavour within Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Regional Park. UBC Okanagan students and faculty will be in the park to introduce the project and its myriad of components. At 2:00 pm there will be an opening ceremony followed by short performances, music and various art projects throughout the park during the afternoon.
The Woodhaven Eco Art Project is funded by the Hampton Fund at the University of British Columbia and is supported by the Regional District of Central Okanagan. It is facilitated by UBC Okanagan Creative Writing professor Nancy Holmes in collaboration with local artist Lori Mairs and celebrates the unique aspects of the park while promoting environmental awareness and the challenges of stewardship.
Contact:
Nancy Holmes
UBC Okanagan
250-807-9369
Bruce Smith
RDCO Communications Coordinator
250-469-6339