WESTERN ART SHOW
The Western Art show, which includes the Sales Salon, Gallery, Auction, Artisans and the new Photo Gallery, is one of the largest exhibits of its kind in Canada.
For schedules, bios and photos, please go to
www.westernshowcase.com New in 2007
TRIBUTE TO CANADA'S RODEO COUPLE
Arnold Haraga, the 1970 Canadian All-Around Champion and Steer Wrestling Champion who became a noted sculptor of rodeo bronzes, producing 10 years of Rodeo Trophy bronzes for the Calgary Stampede. Arnold was inducted into the Calgary Stampede's Pioneers of Rodeo group in 2006. Isabella Miller Haraga who is praised with pioneering professional female rodeo in Canada and also founded the Canadian Girls Rodeo Association. Isabella "Isy" is a two-time Canadian Champion barrel racer wining in 1960 and 1969. "Isy" was inducted into the Calgary Stampede's Pioneers of Rodeo group in 1997 and, in 2005, becoming only the second woman ever inducted into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
HALL OF FAME
The 2007 Western Art Show of the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede will introduce the creation of the Western Art Show Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame will serve to honor those artists whose work and participation have had a significant impact on the continued success of the Western Art Show over the last 27 years. Each year the outstanding contributions of artists will be reviewed and recommendations presented for possible induction into the Hall Of Fame. In 2007 we are proud and honored to unveil two long time supporters of the Western Art Show. These two artists will be introduced and acknowledged at the opening of this years’ Art Show. Their achievements and a showcase of their work will be displayed in the Western Art Show in Hall D of the Round-Up Centre. We are hoping a permanent location will be made available to house and showcase the legacy of all the inductees of the Western Art Show Hall of Fame in the expansion of the Round-Up Centre.
WESTERN ART SALES SALON
The Western Art Sales Salon offers a unique opportunity for guests to meet and purchase art directly from the artists.
| 3-Dimensional Artists |
Flatwork Artists |
| Diane M. Anderson, bronze |
Roger Arndt, oil |
| Robert Ball, bronze |
Maurade Baynton oil & acrylic |
| Jay Contway, bronze |
Rick Berg, oil |
| Karl Lansing, bronze |
John Burrow, oil & acrylic |
| Stephen E. Lee, bronze |
Henri de Groot, pencil & oil |
| Ken Mayernik ,bronze |
Barbara Duthie, acrylic |
| Audrey Nanimahoo, stone |
Jonn Einerssen, oil |
| Daniel Parker, bronze |
Dean Francis, oil |
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Reg Parsons, bronze
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Michelle Grant, oil, acrylic, graphite, watecolour |
| Ron Pearce, wood |
Adeline Halvorson, acrylic |
| Linda Stewart, bronze |
Brent Heighton, watercolour ,acrylic |
| Sam Anton Terakedis, bronze |
George Horvath, oil |
| Vance Theoret, stone |
Andrew Kiss, oil |
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Vilem Zach, bronze & oil
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David Kitler, acrylic |
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Doug Levitt, oil |
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New Artists for 2007
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Shannon Luyendyk, oil & pencil |
| Valerie Hinz, oil |
Edward Michell, oil & mixed media |
| Kay Homan, watercolour |
Val Moker, oil & acrylic |
| Clyde Ross Morgan, bronze |
Hubert Nanzer, oil |
| J. F. Policky, oil |
Don Oelze, oil |
| Peter Shostak, oil |
Kim Penner , acrylic |
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Murray Phillips, oil & acrylic |
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Judie Popplewell, oil |
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Vladimir Ribatchok, oil |
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Jody Skinner, oil |
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Scott Stuart, pencil & oil |
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Peter Thompson, watercolour |
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Dennis J. Weber, oil & pencil |
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Al Nelson Weitzel, acrylic |
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Matthew Wong, oil |
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Vilem Zach, oil & bronze |
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John Zacharias, watercolour |
WESTERN ART GALLERY
The Western Art Gallery features some of the finest western art available. This year 29 artists are selected to exhibit in the Gallery. Here new, emerging and some established artists exhibit their work and offer patrons the opportunity to acquire pieces throughout the duration of the Stampede. The following artists have their work for sale in the Gallery.
| Sheila Adams |
Rosie Lee |
| Douglas Alcock |
Lissi Legge |
| Bruce Attwood |
Elaine Marshall |
| Ryan Axani |
Lorna Matsuda |
| Norma Barsness |
Darcy Presiloski |
| Robert Byrne |
Lorri Pullman-MacDonald |
| Doris Charest |
Karin Richter |
| Lucy Collings |
Wendy Risdale |
| Donna Deschenes |
Avis Riva |
| Fanny Fynebuik |
Rae-Lynne Robertson |
| Vincente Garces |
Anna Truderung |
| Fraser Hine |
Sheila Warren |
| Dillon (Ding-Chao) Huang |
Ginger Webster |
| Jason Kamin |
Doug Welykholowa |
| John Lawrence |
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People of the Plains – Artistic Expressions
A new initiative this year is “People of the Plains” – Artistic Expressions. This presentation and sale will display noted Aboriginal artists who have been invited to participate in the show. These artists come from many regions of the Canadian Plains. Their art will include flat as well as 3-D pieces and represents the unique style of these cultures. The artists are Terry McCue, Dawn Oman, Trevor Kiitokii, Neepan Auger, Robert Jerome, Nokomis, Ernie Scoles and Irvin Head.
Feature Artist: Michele Zarb
Michele Zarb grew up living and traveling extensively throughout the United States and Canada. Her interest in art started at an early age, winning her first art award at age six. After settling in Canada in 1988, Michele devoted herself to painting professionally.
Zarb's love for the rich culture and heritage of the Northern Plains is evident in her work. Research in libraries and archives as well as personal experience ensure her paintings are accurate. Her favorite subject is the Plains Indian. Michele finds their culture, artifacts, and spirituality fascinating. She discovers endless subjects with the mystery, symbols, color, and tradition of the First Nations people.
Michele Zarb's work has been accepted in international competitions in Canada and the United States. She has been elected membership in various art organizations throughout North America. She was the only artist in Canada to be accepted to the Cowboy Artists of America Workshop in Bozeman, Montana. Michele was also selected to design the 2004 Stampede Western Art Show collector pin.
ARTISTS WINDOW
Take a peek into a world of creativity. Here’s your opportunity to see sculptors, painters, wood carvers, and block printers. The Artist Window offers an opportunity to see artists at work demonstrating their techniques and showing work in progress, as well as completed work.
For a complete schedule of participating artists and times go to www.westernshowcase.com.
ARTISANS
Artisans work in diverse mediums such as wood, metals, leather, glass and ceramics, sometimes combining a number of these different elements to create exciting works of art. Unique, handcrafted Artisan work will be for sale during the 10 days of Stampede.
Returning from 2006:
Michael Bryant – La Pine, Oregon - wood carving
Barbara Clarke – Salt Spring Island, B.C. - hand cut and stitched leather handbags and clothing
Miriam and Randy James –Tofield, AB - leather clothing, briefcases, purses, saddles and tack
Linda Krisjansons – Eastend, SK - clay sculpture
Franco LoPinto – Okotoks, AB. - sculptures and ceramics
JoAnne Meeker - - Riverside, California - photography
Karin Taylor – Calgary, AB. - North American wildlife hand-painted on wild turkey feathers
Wanda Whaley – Bentley, AB. - slate and buffalo rawhide canvas
Shawna Lee Whiteside – Didsbury, AB. - silver jewelry
And joining us for 2007:
Ken Hoehn – Airdire, AB. - photography
David Kucer –Montreal QUE. - miniature guns
WESTERN PHOTO GALLERY
Western Photo Gallery consists of two areas: the Photo Gallery and Photo Competition. The Gallery sells framed or unframed limited edition prints and will feature over 100 fine art prints. The Photo Competition will see entrants submit up to five digital images, which will be set to music and will be featured in a 25 minute show in the Western PhotoTheatre.
Twice daily there will be guest speakers in the Western Photo Theatre speaking on a variety of photographic techniques
Guest Speakers – 5pm & 6:30pm
Friday, July 6
Dr. Robert Berdan
"Outdoor Scenes from Western Canada - featuring the Tonquin Valley and West Coast"
Saturday, July 7
Richard Berry
'East to West through the Canadian Rocky Mountains'
Sunday, July 8
Steve Harrington
"A Photographic Journey through Southern Alberta"
Monday, July 9
Photography Equipment Representative - TBA
Tuesday, July 10
Neville Palmer
"Developing A Rodeo Eye"
Wednesday, July 11
Photography Equipment Representative - TBA
Thursday, July 12
Don Kesler
“Western Canadian Wildlife”
Friday, July 13
Photography Equipment Representative - TBA
Saturday, July 14
Tom Hamp
"The Prairie Grain Elevator - Large Format Photographic Techniques"
Sunday, July 15
Keith Walker
"Calgary from Above, A Unique Perspective of an Exceptional City"
Music