Welcome to the Cranbrook & District Arts Council

In his native British Columbia, and neighboring Alberta, George has garnered a wide knowledge of the lakes, streams, wildlife and mountains of the west, which he interprets with great beauty in his landscapes.

George's works are in private collections of many world wide clientele and he has exhibited extensively in one-man shows and galleries.

His work has been shown in many international juried shows, such as:

The Calgary Stampede Arts Show & Auction, The National Western Arts Show (Ellensburg, WA), Ridpath Show (Spokane, WA), Trails West Show (Vancouver, WA), The Favell Museum Show (Klamath Falls, OR), The Celebration of Western Art (Olympia, WA) and the C.M. Russell Art Show (Great Falls, MT).

In 1999 and 2000 George received Honorable Mention for his submission to the annual Trout Unlimited Poster Contest.

Annually in October he hosts a studio/gallery show at his Kimberley address to which the public is invited. Viewing at any time at his home gallery, by appointment, is offered to all interested.

Of much interest to his clientele are the scenes George paints of the history of early day horse farming.

In his works of the native peoples and their pow-wows, he captures the spirit of the people and shows his great love of their culture and history.

Awards

	1988 Ellensburg Rodeo Poster Award, National Western Art Show
	1994 Best of Show on Canvas, Trails West Show
	1997 Native Culture Award, National Western Art Show
	1998 Best of Show, W/Color, National Western Art Show
	2000 John Clymer Award, National Western Art Show
	2001 Kittitas County Fall Fair Poster Award, National Western Art Show

Education

George attended the Vancouver School of Art (now known as the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design) from 1947-1949.

For more information about this artist, contact The Cranbrook & District Arts Council at (250) 426-4223 or EMAIL us.

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