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Good morning — this summer, the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery invites visitors to experience the artistic works of eight renowned artists from across Canada, interpreting the myriad ways the medium of wood can be transformed. </div>
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<i>WOOD</i> is a visually striking group exhibition featuring eight acclaimed contemporary artists from across Canada. From traditional birch bark biting to immersive audio/visual installation, sculpture, weaving, and carving, these artists showcase the incredible
versatility of wood as both medium and message. Participating artists include Peter von Tiesenhausen, Samuel Roy-Bois, Xiaojing Yan, Rita McKeough, Susan Point, Pat Bruderer, Stephen Noyes, and Nadia Myre. Together, they demonstrate how wood can shape—and
be shaped by—cultural, environmental, and artistic identities.</div>
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The exhibition opens with a special artist panel on Friday, July 11, featuring many of the eight artists in conversation. I've attached a press release and high-resolution image; if you would like more information please do reach out. </div>
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<p class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: MuseoSans-300, serif; font-size: 8.5pt; color: silver;">………………………………………..</span></p>
<p class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: MuseoSans-300, serif; font-size: 8.5pt; color: silver;">Stephanie Delnea (she/her)</span><span style="color: black;"><br>
</span><span style="font-family: MuseoSans-300, serif; font-size: 8.5pt; color: silver;">Communications and Development Manager</span><span style="color: black;"><br>
</span><span style="font-family: MuseoSans-300, serif; font-size: 8.5pt; color: silver;">The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery</span><span style="color: black;"><br>
</span><span style="font-family: MuseoSans-300, serif; font-size: 8.5pt; color: silver;">P: 250-352-9813 x.204 </span><span style="color: black;"><br>
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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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