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<span style="margin:0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">The Bateman Foundation is pleased to announce that we have created a travelling version of our in-house exhibit,<span> </span><i><a href="https://batemanfoundation.org/exhibits/relief/" title="https://batemanfoundation.org/exhibits/relief/">Relief:
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<span style="margin:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important"><i>Relief</i>, is a visual exploration of the Rockies through photographs. These large-scale photographs, captured by Calgary artist Robert Lemermeyer, transport the viewer
to amazing heights and vistas seen only by a handful of people. </span><br>
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<span style="margin:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important">This exhibit explores how time spent in nature correlates to a boost in our mental well-being. At a time when more and more Canadians are feeling the effects of the pandemic,
nature is the most accessible way to help ease our pandemic fatigue and anxiety. </span><br>
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For full exhibit information or questions please review the attached pdf, or email the exhibit curator, Erin Hilchie (erin.hilchie@batemanfoundation.org). </div>
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