BULL FROGS FOR CANCER http://cancerevents.kintera.org/bullfrogsforcancer

GRIFFIN GALLERY IS NOT SHY ABOUT FUNDRAISING! WHEN THE IDEA OF A CANCER FUNDRAISER WAS BROUGHT UP - WE FACED IT HEAD ON! AN INTEGRIAL PART OF GRIFFIN GALLERY IS FACING A CURRENT BATTLE ~ FOR HER & OTHERS JUST LIKE HER ~ WE SEEK YOUR SUPPORT!

Artist Sonia Urquhart is no newcomer to the world of cancer as her family has had numerous encounters over the years. When approached with the idea to do this fundraiser; she was more than willing to put numerous hours of devotion into creating a series called "Bull Frogs for Cancer"! The idea behind the bull frogs came due to the increased amount of American Bull Frogs on Vancouver Island - the decline in native species; especially in the wetland areas of Victoria. We hope that by placing a comedic theme to two very serious subjects; awareness will be directed towards them.

http://cancerevents.kintera.org/bullfrogsforcancer

Meet the Artists - Part 13

BART MALOAN

A native of British Columbia, Canada and resides in Victoria, he works from his studio in Fairfield. He is a member of the Arts Council of New Westminster, the Community Arts Council of Victoria, and the Vancouver Island Sculptors Guild, he has parcipitated in group and solo shows with them. He works mostly in acrylic medium as well as oil, watercolour, charcoal and mixed media. In 1999 he organized an Open Studio Event, (an evening with six artists in their studios at his shared downtown work space). After many years as a partime painter he is now devoting all his time to a career in fine arts. He is currently enrolled at The Victoria College of Art and Design.