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Gillespie's art collection sale to benefit Art Gallery

Five works of art will be sold from Ann Gillespie's collection to raise funds for art gallery
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Part of Ann Gillespie's art collection is up for sale as an art gallery fundraiser.

 

In 2008, Quesnel lost an avid supporter of the arts in this community. Ann Gillespie worked as a physiotherapist here, but a secondary interest was her passion for the visual and performing arts. Ann was a member of the Quesnel Art Gallery and enjoyed volunteering in the gallery shop for many years. She attended Thursday drop in painting sessions and took countless numbers of arts courses that were offered at the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre. She even travelled all the way to Nova Scotia to paint with Jack Reid, a watercolour instructor who was a favourite of many Quesnel artists. At these many workshops, Ann began to form a collection of pieces painted by art instructors. She also collected local artwork and was generous with donations towards various clubs within the Arts council. When Ann died, she requested that some of her collection be donated to the Quesnel Art gallery in her name. The proceeds from the sale of these paintings are to be used as a fundraiser in support of Quesnel Art Gallery. To view the art, visit the Quesnel Art Gallery. The work for sale is displayed in the Artrium foyer display case.