Parks Canada welcomes a LandMarks2017 Art Exhibition to Fundy National Park
News Release
Explore art inspired by nature in a national park
June 8, 2017 Alma, New Brunswick Parks Canada Agency
Parks Canada is proud to launch the LandMarks2017 student art exhibit in partnership with Mount Allison University on June 10th at 2:00 p.m., at the Salt and Fir Centre, in Fundy National Park. The afternoon will open with a cake cutting, student presentations, and locally inspired refreshments, followed by self-guided tours of student art installations that are located on trails and at locations throughout the national park. The event will mark the beginning of a two week long exhibit of student work from June 10-25.
There is a long history of art in Canada’s national parks and national historic sites. Artists have worked in, and been inspired by these places since their earliest days. LandMarks2017 is a Canada 150 Signature Project and is a series of new multidisciplinary art projects inspired by nature, taking place in communities located in or close to Parks Canada places across the country.
LandMarks2017 provides an opportunity for Canadians to examine our collective histories and have a dialogue about our shared futures through art. A team of nationally acclaimed curators are inspiring and leading 12 established artists and art students from 16 Canadian universities and local communities in the creation of new artworks.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to experience nature and learn more about our history. Parks Canada is encouraging visitors to plan their trips and discover new and exciting destinations in 2017 by consulting Parks Canada’s website, or downloading the NEW Parks Canada Mobile App, for a list of hidden gems and other unique and memorable ways to celebrate Canada 150.
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“Our vision at Fundy National Park for Canada 150 is to bring people together, to inspire them to create a human connection and strengthen our sense of what it means to be Canadian. The partnership with LandMarks2017 is a perfect example of that, as it allows visitors to discover and connect with nature through art inspired by conservation, indigenous knowledge, and local culture.”
Daniel Mazerolle
Acting Field Unit Superintendent for New Brunswick South Field Unit
“The partnership offered a wonderful opportunity for experiential learning and allowed the students to work with a professional organization. The work produced by the third and fourth year fine arts students represents a broad range of mediums and ways of responding to the landscape of Fundy National Park. The June exhibition of student artwork in the park is an exciting way to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.”
Karen Stentaford
Program Coordinator at Mount Allison University
Quick Facts
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Participating artists were selected by LandMarks2017. Art work across the country will take many forms from experiential to tangible.
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LandMarks2017 at Fundy National Park is a great opportunity for families to creatively explore and connect with nature. Over 20 art installations will be displayed at key locations in the park, transforming Fundy into a natural art experience. Pick up a LandMarks2017 art map at the Visitor Centre. Art pieces can be found at: the Visitor Reception Centre, Salt and Fir Centre, East Branch Trail, Point Wolfe, Upper Salmon River Trail, Caribou Plains Trail, and Malaren Pond Trail.
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The Government is very pleased to offer free admission for all visitors to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Use your 2017 Discovery Pass to visit fabulous places like Fundy National Park and Carleton Martello Tower and St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Sites.
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Contacts
Danielle Latendresse
Promotions and Communications Officer
Fundy National Park
506-381-0296
Danielle.Latendresse@pc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca