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Whitefish Falls artist up for prestigious art prize

An Indigenous artist who now lives in Ingersoll, but hails from Whitefish Falls is up for a prestigious art prize.

The Salt Spring National Art Prize has announced its finalists for the fall exhibition running from Friday, September 24th to Monday, October 25th including the area’s own, Michael NF Cywink.

Cywink work with Indigenous youth throughout the school board in London with a focus on healthy relationships, leadership opportunities, and strong cultural components intertwined throughout.

He says he paints to teach others about his culture and to add colour to a world that can be somewhat grey at times.

Cywink adds he is proud of the recognition with his other finalists work to be revealed publicly on the 24th at the SSNAP Opening Gala in-person and virtual event.

Viewers of the exhibition will also cast their votes for The People’s Choice Awards.

Stay tuned for details on how to vote in the People’s Choice Awards at www.saltspringartprize.ca

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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