This coming weekend will be a big one for Yellowknife resident Alida Ryan, whoseSA国际影视传媒檚 getting her first art gallery opportunity at the Mermaid and Moon Boutique.
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The show, which will be taking place on Nov. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature SA国际影视传媒渉eavy bodied Acrylic paintingsSA国际影视传媒� on wood and canvas from Ryan and will be for sale. Admission is free.
There will also be a soft opening on Nov. 5.
For Ryan, the selling of her works comes secondary to the chance to put her creative pieces on display for the community.
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As a bit of a bonus, community residents will have a chance to get in on the action - or auction - sooner than they may think.
A caribou antler painted by Ryan is available through RyanSA国际影视传媒檚 silent auction with the money going to a good cause.
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The link for the auction can be found here:
Ryan, whoSA国际影视传媒檚 always been passionate about the arts, really got into the creation process during the pandemic. After moving to the NWT in 2019, and during a slow down of social gathering, she decided to SA国际影视传媒済ive it a go.SA国际影视传媒�
As for the show itself, it came together for Ryan after applying for the NWT art grant during March of this year.
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The most nerve-wracking thing for Ryan ahead of her upcoming gallery? Putting herself on display.
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As far as the future is concerned, Ryan has already applied for a new grant, which she hopes goes through.
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