For those who didnSA国际影视传媒檛 get a chance to swing by, it was Alida RyanSA国际影视传媒檚 first-ever art show last weekend (Nov. 6 and 7) at the Mermaid and Moon Boutique.

The Yellowknifer was ecstatic.

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For Ryan, around 15 to 20 of her pieces ended up selling.

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As well, a painted caribou antler, which was a on silent auction to raise money for art supplies for the Foster Family Coalition of the NWT, sold for $155 overall with the winner being Erin Devine.

Though the sales were thrilling, peoples reactions (especially those of kids) also had Ryan smiling.

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Ryan also touched on her creative process and what she had to do to help get her to this point as an artist.

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