Be a part of the legacy!

The organizing committee of the Kitsumkalum Torch Relay celebration is seeking a Kitsumkalum artist to design a first nation inspired print signifying the torch relay celebrations at Kitsumkalum which will take place on February 1st at 2:30PM.

Guidelines include:

* Entries must be at least be 8.5 x 11 in size;
* Submission deadline is January 8, 2009
* Any medium accepted (design program, drawing, painting, JPEG etc)
* Must be a Kitsumkalum member
* Theme: “Capture the Legacy: Kitsumkalum Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations 2010”
* The submission must showcase Kitsumkalum torch bearers. It can also incorporate Kitsumkalum heritage and/or culture combined with an element that represents the Celebration.

“The artist can use any medium of their choice (design program, drawing, paint etc) to create a piece that captures the upcoming moment. We look forward to receiving the entries and are confident that a Kitsumkalum artist will be able to capture the Torch Relay celebration moment through their artistic talents. The winning entry will have the ability to express the Kitsumkalum torch relay celebration story,” says Laura Miller organizing committee member.

“We wanted to draw on the many talents we know exist in our community but we never get to see. We are hoping the winning artist will be featured at the event and will sign autographed copies of the submission for those who attend. This is a way to showcase the hosting community’s people and culture and talents. It will also be a great way to create a legacy specific to Kitsumkalum but admired by all for many years to come,” says Nina Peden.

“The winning submission will be utilized by the organizing committee for various things and we will award a gift basket and provide the opportunity for the artist to be showcased during the event, with prints being reproduced and given away to those who attend,” says Laura Miller.

The deadline for submissions is on January 8th and can be submitted via email, mail or in person by contacting Nina Peden at Kitsumkalum Treaty office at npedenkitsumkalum.bc.ca. For more information call Nina at 250-635-1718.