CALGARY WILDFOWL CARVING AND ART FESTIVAL
SPONSORED BY ARTS ON ATLANTIC -- GALLERY
* Calgary has a new carving show scheduled for 2012 *
MAIN OBJECTIVE:
To promote interest, respect, appreciation and awareness of wildfowl.
The main objective of the Calgary Wildfowl Carving and Arts Festival is to show appreciation for art in
various forms by combining the displays of art from various artists in conjunction with an annual Wildfowl
Carving Competition. The carving competition is a show and competition that is designed to promote Canadian
Carvers and allow them to compete and gain awareness Locally, Nationally, and Internationally. This is
achieved through the Membership the show has with the International Wildfowl Carvers Association or IWCA.
It is the shows intent to promote interest in wildlife and the fine art of Wildfowl carving. Wildfowl carving began its
Heritage in earlier days, when decoys were hand crafted to lure Wildfowl close to humans for the purpose of study
and or harvest for food. Since the earlier days it has now developed also into an art form where the actual carving
is judged for its exact likeness to the real bird, and also to portray the species in its natural habitat. This show is
designed to encourage artists of this craft to bring forward their works of art in a competitive nature, and in camaraderie
so as to encourage the continuation of the art form for future generations. This is a show not only for Wildfowl Carvers
in the City of Calgary and surrounding districts but hopefully for any and all carvers world wide to come and participate
in.
Through wildfowl carving we are attempting also to promote public awareness as to the necessity for the protection of
wildfowl generally.
This show is the first ever in Calgary to be combined with other artists who participate in all types of art. It is the
show’s intent to provide a venue large enough to attract the General public to come and enjoy a weekend filled with many
types and styles performed by various artists. Our show will display art done with Oils, Acrylics, Wax, Bone, Antler,
Fine Print, Book Binding, Jewellery and many others. It will allow the general public to perhaps purchase a special piece from any
one of the various participating artists and vendors.
COMPETITION AND SHOW: Calgary Wildfowl Carving and Arts Festival
LOCATIONS:
Inglewood Community Centre and Recreation Grounds
(Fine Art Display and Sales)
1740 24 st SE Calgary, Alberta
Slovenian Hall (one block west)
(Wildfowl Carving Competition and Banquet Facility)
2335 16A SE Calgary, Alberta
SHOW TIMES - 2012:
| Friday |
July 6th from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday |
July 7th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday |
July 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
ADMISSION:
$5.00 per adult or $10.00 per family
SPONSORS:MAIN SPONSORSHIP "ARTS ON ATLANTIC GALLERY"
| OTHER SPONSORS |
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| Unified Valve Ltd |
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| Mercer Valve Canada Ltd |
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| Mercer Valve Co Inc. USA |
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| Colliers International |
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This is an IWCA (International Wildfowl Carvers Association) member show.
* The IWCA is an organization formed in 1988 with a mission to promote wildlife
art and the art of the decoy.
The IWCA's goals are to promote carving competitions and define standards for
divisions and judging. The "Calgary Wildfowl Carving and Arts Festival" is going to
become a new member of the IWCA and the carving competition will be under IWCA
guidelines and judging
IWCA memberships, for individuals or organizations will be available at the
show,during your registration or directly from the
IWCA.
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