Bling It On - New exhibit now OPEN

Bling It On! A Collection of Saskatchewan Sport Art Now Open at: Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (SSHFM)

Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, September 10 through Friday, October 24, 2008

What do you get when you combine gently used sport equipment, a mix of artists, writers, sport and business figures, and a whole lot of creative energy? You get …..Bling it On, the newest exhibit at the SSHFM!

This exhibit features one-of-a-kind art pieces from a collection of diverse Saskatchewan residents, not all of whom are known first and foremost for their artistic abilities. Challenged with the request to decorate a piece of gently used sport equipment, more than 40 individuals and organizations took up the challenge and put their creative talents to the test.

The results have proven to be quite remarkable. Among the contributors in the exhibit are: Sport figures - Paul Barnby, Alan Ford, Anita Ford, Jim Hopson, Jon Ryan, Eric Tillman, Ted Jaleta, Shirley Kowalski, Darlene Solie, and Larry Pavloff Philanthropist - Dr. Jacqui Shumiatcher Politician – Christine Tell, Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Corporations – Global Television, Sask Energy, and Nouveau Gallery Artists - Margaret Bessai, Adrian Bobb, Laura Gendall, Gerri Ann Siwek, Norman Lorenz, Jeannie Mah, John Noestheden, Jeff Nye, Debby Potter, Jessica Riess, Jason Robins, Eric Rowe and Fran Werry Writers - Gail Bowen, Janette Seibel, and Anne Campbell

Bling It On!
SPORT ART RECEPTION & AUCTION

One-of-a-kind pieces from the Bling it On! A Collection of Saskatchewan Sport Art exhibit will be among the items auctioned at the Sport Art Auction on Thursday, October 2, 2008.

This is a must attend event for those individuals who collect art or sport memorabilia, or those who are looking to get a unique piece of Saskatchewan art history, or for those who just like looking!

Also featured through auction will be a selection of entertainment, health and wellness items along with other donated articles from the community.

Preview the Bling! exhibition and purchase your ticket for the reception and auction now.

Thursday, October 2, 2008 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets $10.00
Available from Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
2205 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0S4
Telephone: (306) 780-9232 Email: sshfm@sasktel.net

The SSHFM gratefully acknowledges financial support for this exhibit from: Sports Exchange Stage 2 Dancewear Signature Graphics Nicor Group Captive Audience Saskatchewan Lotteries Saskatchewan Website: www.sshfm.com