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The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery welcomes emerging NYC artist Amelia Ford back to her hometown for her first exhibition here at the Nelson Museum. Ford, a graduate of LV Rogers high school, has recently completed artist residencies in Berlin and NY, and
brings her brilliant interpretation of still life painting to <i>Vessels</i>, which opens Friday, February 14 at 7pm and runs through May 24, 2025.</div>
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A press release with additional information is included, as well as a high-resolution image for your consideration. If you would like to connect with Ford or Nelson Museum curator Arin Fay, please reach out to me. You are also invited to attend the opening
reception at the Nelson Museum on Friday, February 14. Doors open at 7:00 pm, followed by introductions and an artist talk at 7:30pm. This free event is open to the public, no RSVP required. </div>
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</span><span style="font-family: MuseoSans-300, serif; font-size: 8.5pt; color: silver;"><i>The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery acknowledges that the Museum resides on the traditional unceded territory of the Sinixt and Ktunaxa peoples. We would like to thank
the Sinixt Confederacy, Yaqan Nukiy Ktunaxa Band, and the West Kootenay Metis Association for the opportunity to live, learn, and share in cultural experiences in this beautiful place. </i></span></p>
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