A local artist of national recognition is bringing the Woodland Art Style to a display in Dauphin, and he's not alone.
Patrick Paul will be joined by fellow artists Brianne Island, Thomas Sinclair, Mishiikenh Kwe, and Jared Tait for the first-ever Woodland Art & Cultural Experience in the city of Dauphin
Here is the event if you want to invite people to this awesome experience.
Posted by Watson Art Centre on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Woodland Art Style is a distinct style of Native art that blends traditional legends and myths with contemporary mediums.
The event kicks off at Noon tomorrow September 12th at the Watson Art Center, and opens with a drum ceremony from "Turning Leaves In The Wind".
Shortly thereafter, there will be live painting demonstrations by indigenous artists and a collection of craft and beadwork vendors.
Paul's got a few goals in mind with this event. He notes that bringing artists together like this could inspire a more creative future for others.
"I think that's my biggest initiative, that other artists need to start painting in Dauphin, the Parkland, and the surrounding area. It's a big, big community that we're missing and I know there's a lot of talented people out there."
Paul hopes that moving forward, this could become an annual event.
If you're looking to take in this first-of-its-kind event in Dauphin, you can see it from September 12th until September 19th.
Admission for this art display will be $5, but free with a status card's presentation.
Paul says it best, "No indigenous person should ever have to pay for their culture.".
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