An art exhibit featuring the work of residents in Yukon’s continuing care homes opens this week at the Yukon Arts Centre Community Gallery in Whitehorse. The show runs from September 6 through 29.
The exhibit, titled Artistic Expressions, features the works of more than 10 residents from Birch Lodge, Thomson Centre, Macaulay Lodge and Copper Ridge Place. It includes paintings, drawings, carvings, felt and crochet works, beadwork, photography and written work.
Yukoners are invited to attend an opening reception on Thursday, September 6, at 5:30 p.m.
This exhibit is a beautiful collection of art expressing the experience of long-term Yukoners. I really look forward to seeing the skills and stories our elders have been kind enough to share with us.
Minister of Health and Social Services Pauline Frost
The exhibit features work created throughout the residents’ lifetimes, as well as pieces created at art programs lead by recreation therapists and therapy assistants in Yukon’s continuing care homes.
Janine Workman
Cabinet Communications
867-393-7449
janine.workman@gov.yk.ca
Michael Edwards
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-667-8539
michael.edwards@gov.yk.ca