CURRENT NEWS and EVENTS
Kristi Bridgeman's award-winning artwork is regularly featured in exhibits in B.C. and Alberta, and was recently shortlisted for Governor Generals Award as well as several dozen fine arts and book awards.
The following is a selection of articles and features from the artists recent events.
The following is a selection of articles and features from the artists recent events.
Greater Victoria NatureHood Map
I am pleased to have been invited to create work for the new Greater Victoria NatureHood Map: A Guide to Many Adventures! (gvnaturehood.com)
Watch for copies starting May 8th in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day and Rocky Point Bird Observatory’s Victoria Bird Week. Maps will be available at: Hotel Grand Pacific, Delta Ocean Point, Oak Bay Pharmasave, District of Saanich, Bateman Gallery of Nature, and Swan Lake Nature House.
Thank you to all of the individuals and groups that were involved in putting this together!
NEW! ONLINE STORE
For your convenience we now offer online ordering, categorized either by design or product type.
All works are created with earth friendly materials and printed on FSC certified paper.
We ship worldwide via Canada Post (calculated at checkout) or coordinate for local physically distanced pick up.
Please note. Due to high volumes of shipments this year, please allow extra time for your purchase to arrive.
We invite you to take a look around!
For your convenience we now offer online ordering, categorized either by design or product type.
All works are created with earth friendly materials and printed on FSC certified paper.
We ship worldwide via Canada Post (calculated at checkout) or coordinate for local physically distanced pick up.
Please note. Due to high volumes of shipments this year, please allow extra time for your purchase to arrive.
We invite you to take a look around!
Detail, Meadow Camas, Garry Oak Ecosystem, Saanich Field Guide,
Spring 2021- Saanich, BC, Saanich Parks launches New Field Guide
Saanich Parks released a beautiful new field guide to inspire a passion for nature discoveries in parks close to home. This illustrated field guide highlights some of the plants and animals found in Saanich parks and the different types of ecosystems where they live. It is a visual learning tool aimed at youth, but the intent is to encourage learning and enjoyment for all park visitors.
“We hope our new guide will enhance the experience of our park visitors and encourage them to be curious about their natural surroundings,” said Manager Community Development and Business Systems Nathalie Dechaine. “The guide is part of our Natural Intelligence initiative that aims to improve citizens’ knowledge about our natural world and how we connect with it. In deepening that connection with nature, we tend to be happier, healthier and motivated to protect it. ”
The field guide was developed to have the look and feel of an artist’s nature notes highlighting some of the plants and animals that live in our local ecosystems. Illustrated by local artist Kristi Bridgeman, her artwork captures the spirit and beauty of the unique nature that exists around us. Saanich Parks will develop resources for families and educators to use with the field guide so they can broaden their learning while experiencing these lovely places.
The field guide is being featured as part of the “Saanich Parks Awesome Art Adventure” activity during the upcoming Family Arts “Family Bubble” Festival. The festival shifted this year to provide “COVID-friendly” ways to celebrate your family through the arts. There are many fun activities to enjoy within your household bubble. We encourage everyone to participate—there is no age limit for submitting your creations either by email or by tagging us on social media.
Saanich parks provide vital habitat for plants and animals. Please help us protect these special places by treading carefully, taking only memories and leaving nothing but footprints.
“We hope our new guide will enhance the experience of our park visitors and encourage them to be curious about their natural surroundings,” said Manager Community Development and Business Systems Nathalie Dechaine. “The guide is part of our Natural Intelligence initiative that aims to improve citizens’ knowledge about our natural world and how we connect with it. In deepening that connection with nature, we tend to be happier, healthier and motivated to protect it. ”
The field guide was developed to have the look and feel of an artist’s nature notes highlighting some of the plants and animals that live in our local ecosystems. Illustrated by local artist Kristi Bridgeman, her artwork captures the spirit and beauty of the unique nature that exists around us. Saanich Parks will develop resources for families and educators to use with the field guide so they can broaden their learning while experiencing these lovely places.
The field guide is being featured as part of the “Saanich Parks Awesome Art Adventure” activity during the upcoming Family Arts “Family Bubble” Festival. The festival shifted this year to provide “COVID-friendly” ways to celebrate your family through the arts. There are many fun activities to enjoy within your household bubble. We encourage everyone to participate—there is no age limit for submitting your creations either by email or by tagging us on social media.
Saanich parks provide vital habitat for plants and animals. Please help us protect these special places by treading carefully, taking only memories and leaving nothing but footprints.
Illustrated field guide highlights some of the plants and animals found in Saanich parks and the different types of ecosystems where they live.
The 'BREATHE' Travelling Exhibit
2020 Exhibit, Whyte Museum, Banff. CBC: Indigenous artists Facebook: BREATHE Group Globe and Mail: COVID 19 Masks Article: APTN Article: LOCAL NEWS |
The artists tiny mask creation will be travelling with a large body of work throughout North America. For more on Kristi's breathe mask |
RECENT and PAST EVENTS
