Halifax, May 11, 1995 - The Halifax Summit Office announced today
that over 30 artists and craftspeople from across the Province of Nova
Scotia have agreed to offer their creations to decorate various Summit
sites and hotel rooms of visiting leaders and delegates. Labelled the
"Summit Collection", this project provides a unique forum for showcasing
Nova Scotia's artistic community to a distinguished international
audience.
"It opens the door to yet another group of people and brings the Summit
closer to the community," stated Len Edwards, executive director for the
Halifax Summit Office. "It's a win-win situation for everyone involved.
World leaders will get a taste of the exceptional talent of Nova Scotia
craftspeople, who in turn will be gaining exposure on an international
level."
The collection of 100 pieces of visual and
decorative art, ranging from
pottery and wall hangings to carvings and castings, will be sold at an
exhibition following the Summit. Each item will be tagged with a
certificate indicating exactly where it was exhibited.
"This project presents an excellent opportunity to profile the local
craftspeople and showcase the wealth of talent in this region, and at the
same time allow them to potentially sell some of their work," commented
Walter Ostrom, coordinator of the project and chairperson of the Craft
Division at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, (NSCAD).
"The response from the local community has been
very positive.
Organizations like the Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council, the Art Gallery
of Nova Scotia, and many others are very excited to be participating,"
stated Ostrom.
Students from NSCAD will assist Summit organizers with the installation
of these items at the sites. The College is also preparing a brochure
providing descriptions of the various pieces of art which will make up the
"Summit Collection".
The Summit is a gathering of leaders from the seven largest industrialized
nations as well as representatives of the European Union and the Russian
Federation. The event will take place in Halifax from June 15 -17, 1995.
For more information contact:
Malcolm McKechnie Halifax Summit Office Official Spokesperson (902) 473-7117 or Angela Surrette Communications/Media Relations (902) 473-7119