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Call for Artists to participate in

Wyndham Art Supplies

2nd Annual Art Auction 


Wyndam Art Supplies is looking for 30 Artists who would be willing to create an original work of art on a supplied 10x10 canvas. These will be included in their silent auction that will run for the length of their Anniversary Sale. The public will be allowed to bid on all pieces from May 17 – June 21. The Art pieces will be awarded to the highest bidder at the end of their sale.

This year the proceeds of their Art Auction will all go to the “For The Benefit of Bob” fund.

WYNDHAM ART SUPPLIES IS LOCATED AT

164 WYNDHAM ST. GUELPH

519-767-1317

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This situation is our current focus, our goal is to set in motion a stream of donations, fundraisers etc.that will result in an overall fund to help others in similiar situations. We will be working on this with other artists, musicians and The Guelph Arts Council.

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PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
April 5, 2008
Grand River Raceway pairs Derby film premiere with fundraiser

ELORA, ON — One week prior to the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby, Grand River Raceway will host the Canadian premiere of The First Saturday In May. This intriguing, award-winning new documentary follows six horses and their connections (including Barbaro) on the road to the 2006 Kentucky Derby. 

The full-length film will be presented on Saturday, April 26 in the Captain’s Quarters tiered dining room at Grand River Raceway. Admission is free, but the Elora track is accepting $5 donations at the door to benefit popular equine artist Robert Howson.

The talented Guelph, ON painter was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. His friends in the local arts community have planned an ambitious itinerary of fundraising efforts. Their goal is to raise $25,000 for Howson, to provide some financial stability for the next year, while he undergoes extensive treatment and surgery.

Grand River Raceway commissioned Howson in 2005 to create a life-size drawing of the first Battle of Waterloo race to be staged at Grand River Raceway. Howson spent many hours working on the piece at the racetrack during live racing, forging friendships with several fans and horsepeople in attendance. The finished product, “A Banner Day”, took Howson more than 500 hours to complete and is on permanent display at Grand River Raceway.  

The Canadian premiere of The First Saturday In May will be shown at Grand River Raceway on Saturday, April 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 288 or emailing bookings@grandriverraceway.com • For more information about The First Saturday In May and fundraising efforts for Robert Howson, visit http://www.grandriverraceway.com

 FFI: Kelly Spencer at (519) 846-5455 x238