Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Event to Celebrate Local Artist
The Honourable John Hickey, Minister of Labrador Affairs, will join invited guests in an evening of celebration, as the North West River Artists Association welcomes artist Billy Gauthier. The event will take place at the Community Centre in North West River today (Tuesday, May 3) at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Gauthier, originally from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, is an internationally renowned Aboriginal artist. He was the recipient of the Emerging Artist Award at this year’s Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council awards. More information about Mr. Gauthier can be found at www.spiritwrestler.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=2_76
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Media contact:
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
709-729-1674, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca
2011 05 03 10:05 a.m.