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The Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts is proud to host 2001: An Art Odyssey - 14th Annual Children's Art Exhibition, organized and curated by the Calgary Parks & Recreation Arts Centres. This exhibition will be held at the Triangle Gallery from May 17 to June 2, 2001.

This 14th Annual Exhibition showcases over 100 art works created by young artists (age 4 to 16) who were enrolled during the past year in the visual arts programs conducted by professional Calgary-based artists at the North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres.

Organized in conjunction with the Calgary International Children's Festival, this exhibition promotes and celebrates children's creativity and their talents, and serves as a special art event during the Festival.

The official opening of this noteworthy exhibition by Ms. Bev Longstaff, the Deputy Mayor, of The City of Calgary will be held at the Triangle Gallery (located adjacent to the Municipal Building), 800 Macleod Trail S.E. on Thursday, May 17th at 5:00 p.m. (sharp).

A "cookie and juice" reception for the young artists, their families and gallery visitors will follow an official part. ADMISSION IS FREE.

For more information contact Jacek Malec or Christine Gilmour at the Triangle Gallery.
Phone: (403) 262 - 1737
Fax: (403) 262 - 1737;
Email: jacek@trianglegallery.com

Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday & statutory holidays

A CELEBRATION OF CHILDREN'S ART
The artwork in this exhibition was created by children (age 4 - 16) enrolled during the past year in art programmes at North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres.

The Arts Centres, operated through the Arts & Culture Division of The City of Calgary Parks & Recreation, employ artists from within our community to teach a wide variety of programmes, designed to stimulate, nurture, and develop children's creativity.

The History
This is the 14th year the Arts Centres have presented a children's art exhibit. The show has been held at various locations: the Mayor's Office, Municipal Atrium, Gulf Gallery, and Devonian Garden Art Gallery. In 1995, the Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts has been selected as an official host for the children's art exhibit.

For the past 8 years, this exhibition has been unofficially refereed to as the "Mayor's Art Show". Mayor Al Duerr has been very supportive of this exhibition, and has generously given a good deal of his time to attend the opening receptions, and recognize the achievements of these young artists.

Why Children's Art Exhibit ?
An exhibition of this kind provides an excellent opportunity to create bond between the arts community and community at large. In addition to that, this particular exhibit:

1. Allows children to connect with, and feel a sense of belonging to their community;
2. Serves to promote and celebrate children's creativity and their artistic achievements;
3. Serves as a special art venue during the Calgary International Children's Festival;
4. Helps to build audiences for the arts;
5. Presents both Arts Centres and the Triangle Gallery as vital stimulants to various inter-community activities;
6. Also helps to inject more colour, life, scent, spirit, humour, and unselfconscious whimsy into May/June arts scene.
   
   Jacek Malec
   Director, Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts
   
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