September 7, 8, and 9  2012

 

The West Fine Art Show is the brainchild of the accomplished western Canadian artist, Murray Phillips.  His vision of bringing together a group of exceptionally talented western Canadian artists flourishes thanks to the show being hosted by Senator Gerry St. Germain at his Indian Springs Land and Cattle Co. ranch in South Surrey.  Murray annually organizes a dazzling collection of artists and their work for the three day show; proceeds to the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF), see below.
 

Murray Phillips is a seasoned, gifted, and very popular artist.  For those of you who have not met him, he is a gentleman's gentleman;  he is warm and humorous and has great personal integrity.  In addition he is a person of considerable presence and he is on a mission of significance to the art community in Canada's west.  He can be reached using the "Contact" button above and his website is at http://www.murrayphillipsart.com/

 
The show features some of the finest artists in Western Canada and you can find out more about the 2012 line-up of artists by clicking on the  "Artists" button above.



Featured Artists for 2011:
Jonn Einerssen, Wanda Whalley, Brent Heighton, Doug Levitt, Julia Lucich, Chris MacClure, Dennis Webber, Audrey Nanimahoo, Andrew Kiss, Vance Theoret, Murray Phillips, Roger Arndt, Adeline Halvorson, Brian Croft, Steven Allen,     Greg Metz .
 


Dates: The weekend of September 7, 8 and 9,   2012 (Friday through Sunday)

Times: (Additional program details can be found under the "Schedule of Events" button above)
Friday,      September 7:       7 pm to 10 pm Opening program, John Gilliat(entertaining)
Saturday, September 8:      10 am to 4 pm,
Sunday,    September 9:       10 am to 4 pm, Exit 58(entertaining)

Location:    Indian Springs Land and Cattle Company, 19339 – 8th Avenue, Surrey
 
25% of all sales will be donated to support the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)*

*The NAAF is the largest provider, other than government, of scholarships and bursaries to aboriginal youth. With its mission "to enrich Canada by advancing aboriginal achievement", the Foundation through its Education Program has awarded more than $42.7-million in scholarships and bursaries to more than 11,500 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students nationwide. Visit them at www.naaf.ca

Thank you from

Show Organizer

Murray Phillips

 

The 2011 Edition of the West is Best Fine Art Show is over and there is much that we are enthused about.  The opening evening was sensational beginning with a wonderful supper for the artists and invited guests graciously hosted by Senator Gerry and Margaret St. Germain.    Then we moved down to the art show itself where Roberta Jamieson, the CEO and President of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, gave a sterling address on the significance of education for Aboriginal youth  The artists were then introduced to the attendees and the show was officially opened.  Special guest Red Robinson performed the unveiling of Brian Croft's newest painting depicting the first showing of an Elvis Presley movie Love Me Tender at the Capital Theatre in Vancouver in 1956.


Hundreds of people attended the three day event and the forecast rain was limited to a few drops.  The art was sensational and the praise for the show was most affirming.  Music was provided by John Gilliat on guitar Friday night and Saturday and the Exit 58 trio on Sunday.  The sales did not reach expectations but this was somewhat anticipated with the economic uncertainty of the time.  We are grateful for the increased attendance and strong endorsement we received to continue the show.  Already planning has begun for next year's show and we anticipate it will continue to grow on the strong foundation we have built.


We are particularly grateful to Senator Gerry and Margaret St. Germain for their gracious hosting of the show. Special thanks are also in order to Red Robinson and Shell Busey for their enthusiasm and support of this show. Shawn and Bob Siak did so much to make this event such a great success by giving unselfishly of their time and effort to support this worthy endeavour. Finally, we are grateful to the artists for their willingness to come to the show (some from a considerable distance) to display their work and support the efforts of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation.

We look forward to seeing you next year.

 

With gratitude,

Murray Phillips



2010 line-up of artists.