OTTAWA – Artwork created through the Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP) will be on display at National Defence Headquarters on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
CFAP will be unveiling works of art created by five artists in the program from 2005-2007: Allen Ball, Karen Bailey, William MacDonnell, Scott Waters and Catherine Jones. Through CFAP, these artists were provided with 7-14 day experiences with the Canadian Forces and produced exceptional art that represent the accomplishments of our men and women in uniform.
Artists will be on location throughout the morning to meet with the media and speak about their experiences with CFAP and their art.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TIME: 9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.. A presentation will be held at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: National Defence Headquarters Concourse (main corridor) - 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
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Members of the media who plan to attend should contact Linda Coleman, Public Affairs Advisor at (613) 992-4452 or at linda.coleman@forces.gc.ca no later than 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, 17 November to RSVP. Media are to bring agency identification and will be escorted while in the building.
For more information on CFAP, please visit the following website: http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/gal/ap-pa/index-eng.asp
