Update on Silent Art Auction
and Gala and Old fashioned Social at the Central Alberta Zone Show for
May 31st and June 1st. at the Lacombe Memorial Center.
Our themed silent auction, "In
Days Gone By",a tribute to Lacombe's rich Agricultural and Historical
past, is getting more exciting all the time. We thank those who have
already informed or donated a picture with this theme. There is still time for
your contribution as the deadline has been extended until May 23rd.
As an an additional highlight,
we will set up displays provided by the Lacombe & District Museum,
including art supplies used by Dr. Locke, a popular Lacombe artist.
*** Please contact Jeanette at jmvanhyfte@gmail.com by
May 23rd, if you are planning to make a donation of a Agricultural/Historical
themed picture.
Picture Guidelines:
- bring to the LMC, May 30th - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
-any medium is acceptable, including photography that pays
tribute to our past.
- should be matted, but may be framed if desired
- For the auction sheet include - your name,
title, description (if possible) or medium and estimated value.
- Bidding will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 31st and
close on Sunday, June 1st
1:30 (Artists may feel free to make a bid on any
picture.)
Saturday, May 31st. Official Opening and Gala: 7:00 pm - wine ($2),
cheese and fruit will be served by the a few members of the Historical Society
and dressed in style.
Sunday, June 1st, - will celebrate our heritage by holding an Old
Fashioned Social with coffee, tea and pie for $1 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. in
conjunction with the critiquing of the art work.
