Oh Canada - catherine barr

Oh Canada

DOUGLAS Coupland has a few talents we know about, and a few thousand we don't. His book, "Souvenir of Canada", is still number two on the Canadian Best Sellers (non-fiction) list and, as if that isn't enough, he has now turned his other artistic energies into a labour of love for North Vancouver's Artists For Kids Trust (AFK). On Thursday Sept. 10, Coupland and his friends, family and invited guests attended the "Oh Canada" exhibit. Featuring works by Coupland and other artists, the evening celebrated Coupland's induction into the AFK family and introduced his newest lightjet photo print "West Coast".

	Former Maplewood school teachers Barbara Mahood (left) and Marian Gibbons admired a sculpture entitled "Crab of the Woods" by Robert Davidson.
	Writer and artist Douglas Coupland is a true local boy having graduated from WV's Sentinel High School. Here he sat in front of one of his larger pieces (entitled "Green Soldier #1") with his nephew Cole and his niece Siri.
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	David Weir (left) compiled a film of Canadian images which was shown in the background. Douglas' brother Bruce Coupland and his wife Jackie were impressed by the exhibit.
	Artists for Kids Trust managing director Bill MacDonald (left) welcomed dignitaries like newly installed School District 45 superintendent Geoff Jopson.
	AFK teacher Catherine Schechter (left), guest Victoria Garnons-Williams, AFK administrator Mavis Eldridge and AFK director Jean Mill toasted the occasion together.
	Artist and AFK teacher Gordon Smith always has valuable information to impart to the young children who attend his classes.
	Argyle art teacher Charlene Gavel, seen here wtih husband Lee, got into the theme by wearing her Olympic hockey jersey.
	Julie Pappajohn and her father-in-law Richard Gillespie brought along a copy of Douglas' book in hopes of an autograph.
	AFK supporters George Quan (left) and Wesley Anderson took time to admire the other art works, like Joe Fafard's "Baseball Player".
	Robin Sirett (left), Kathy Allison and Capilano school art teacher Jennifer Burns said they were all Douglas Coupland fans.

If you would like a larger copy of any of the above photos, please send an email to cbarr@westvancouver.com (or click below). You must include the name of the event, the date, the names of the individuals in the pictures AND the number code of the picture (just drag your mouse over the photo - it will be something like DCF0001.jpg). Thank you.

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