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Something FANTASTIC is happening... What is it?: A mystery art auction called "Guess Who". Where is it taking place?: St. Andrews by-the-Sea. Who benefits?: Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre, a not-for-profit centre founded on the Zen Buddhist concept of harmony between art and nature in the world. Sunbury Shores has been in existence since 1964, making it one of the oldest centres of its kind in Canada. How does it work?: Tickets: $10.00 (on sale Sept 1st) Works of Art: $90.00 Confirmed Celebrity Participants: ►Robert Bateman, Wildlife Artist ►Natalie MacMaster, Musician ►Herménégilde Chiasson, Artist ►George Chuvalo, Canadian Heavyweight Boxing Champion ►Joanne Chuvalo, Animal/Human Rights Advocate, Artist ►Cindy Day, Meteorologist ►Lorne Elliott, Comedian/ Musician ►C. B. Forrest, Author ►William Forrestall, Artist ►Jian Ghomeshi, Broadcaster, Writer, Musician ►Seamus O'Regan , CTV Personality (Canada AM) ►Marlene Hilton Moore, Artist/Sculptor ►Freeman Patterson, Photographer / Writer ►Catherine MacLellan, Singer/ Songwriter ►Brenley MacEachern, Singer/ Songwriter (Madison Violet) ►Lisa MacIsaac, Singer/ Songwriter (Madison Violet) ►Raymond McLain, Musician ►Mike Stevens, Musician And more... [see bottom of page] ► Click HERE for even MORE participants (and their bios) Local and national artists, craftspeople, writers, musicians, actors, radio / television personalities, politicians have been "getting creative" with 6" x 8" pieces of stretched canvas. We have works of art from wildlife artist Robert Bateman, CTV meteroligist Cindy Day, comedian Lorne Elliott, CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi and CTV personality Seamus O'Regan. We also have incredible creations from William Forrestall, Ann Manuel, Geoff Slater and more. Here’s the kicker: Names of the "creators" are on the backs of each work of art... Mysterious, right? Now, comes the fun part... We are hanging the works of art and putting the same price tag ($90.00) on each one. (Remember, these works of art are worth at least $100.00 and in some cases have a value of more than $5000.00!) For $10.00, you can purchase a ticket which gives you entrance to the Guess Who event featuring live music, finger food and wine. Your ticket also gives you a chance at being chosen to purchase one of these mysterious works of art. When we open the doors, you, as a ticket holder, will be assigned a number. Throughout the evening, numbers will be drawn randomly from a bucket. When your number is drawn, you will be able to choose the artwork you wish to purchase at a price of $90.00. Once everyone has purchased a painting, then (and only then) may you look at the back to see who you "bought"! When/Where does it happen?: Saturday October 2, 2010 at 7:30pm - (Preview at 7:00pm) at the WC O'NEILL ARENA in St. Andrews. Why should I bother?: 1) You will be able to buy a wonderful, original work of art for less than $100.00! Remember, these works of art are worth at least $100.00 and in some cases have a value of more than $5000.00! 2) You will be helping Sunbury Shores continue to offer free art education to students in Charlotte County, through the CLASS Program [click here to read more about this program]. 3) It will be fun, we promise :) OK - It Sounds Great ... Now What?: Tickets are $10.00 (On sale September 1st, 2010) Works of Art are $90.00 Tickets to the event of the year are just $10.00 each. When your number is drawn, you will have a choice to purchase a work of art for an additional $90.00. That means, you could walk out of the event with an original work of art for just $100.00! Where can I get a ticket?: Tickets are available (beginning September 1st) at Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre - 139 Water Street, St. Andrews, NB E5B 1A7. Or call, 506-529-3386 Confirmed Participants: Brian Allen Adams, Artist [Brian Allen Adams is an award winning artist (first visual artist to win best product in over 30 years at ACTS), who has exhibited in galleries and museums. He is a past president of NBCC (New Brunswick Crafts Council) and his work is in the collection of the K.C Irving Museum. Brian is also a Juried Carver who has owned and operated an art gallery for over 20 years.] Ruby Allan, Artist [Using oil and/or acrylics, Ruby Allan is inspired by people. You will find figures in most of her streetscenes, seascapes etc. Her attention to the spirit within her paintings draws you immediately.] Jerome Andrews, Artist [Jerome Andrews is a member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. He specializes in landscapes, seascapes and surrealistic images.] Poppy Balser, Artist [Poppy Balser paints because it allows her to respond to her surroundings in a way that she otherwise could not. It allows her to revel in her happy memories of spending all her daylight hours on the seashore and to portray those things she finds to be special around her.] Robert Bartlett, Doctor [Dr. Robert Bartlett is a physician who carves stones. He also paints in his spare time.] Robert Bateman, Wildlife Artist [Although famous for his wildlife paintings, Robert Bateman is also a lecturer and author on art, nature, conservation and the environment.] Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder, Artist [Jantje Blokhuis Mulder's work reflects her seaside surroundings and her gameboards, collages, paintings, woodburnings, floorcloths and folk art sculptures can be found in collections around the world. She is co-founder of KinderArt.com] Wilma Blokhuis, Writer and Stained Glass Artist [A former sections editor at the Oakville Beaver newspaper, freelance writer Wilma Blokhuis also dabbles in stained glass.] D. Lynne Bowland, Artist [Lynne Bowland is a Deer Island artist who works in stained glass, leaded glass, forged steel, hammered metals, and lamp worked beads.] Beth Bradford, Artist [Beth Bradford is an artist.] Alma Campbell, Artist [Self taught artist, Alma Campbell's paintings showcase the beauty of her New Brunswick surroundings with an emphasis on the Fundy coast. ] Carolyn Cherry, Artist [Carolyn Cherry paints still life images and pictures of days gone by, using watercolour paint.] Michael Chesley Johnson, Artist [Michael Chesley Johnson is an oil and pastel painter working in the American Southwest, coastal Maine and the Canadian Maritimes. ] Herménégilde Chiasson, Artist, Poet and Playwright [Herménégilde Chiasson is a noted Acadian poet, artist and playwright born in St-Simon, New Brunswick, Canada. He was the 29th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick between 2003 and 2009. He is also currently a professor at Université de Moncton. Chiasson's artistic production is immense. He has participated in more than 100 exhibitions, including 18 solo exhibitions.] Stan Choptiany, Town Councilor [Stan Choptiany is one of St. Andrews' Town Councilors. He is also an artist.] George Chuvalo, Canadian Heavyweight Boxing Champion [George Chuvalo is a retired Canadian heavyweight boxer who was never knocked down in ninety-three professional fights between 1956 and 1979. He was Canadian heavyweight champion as both an amateur and a professional, and twice fought for versions of the professional world's heavyweight title.] Joanne Chuvalo, Animal/Human Rights Advocate, Artist [Joanne Chuvalo is an animal and human rights advocate who counsels drug addicts and parents by phone and in person if necessary, to help people with a successful drug rehabilitation center programs. She is also an artist.] Brigitte Clavette, Silversmith [Award winning silversmith Brigitte Clavette, is the head of the Jewellery and Metal Arts Studio at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton. Her hollowware and silver work is in private and public collections across Canada and Europe and has been shown internationally.] Gerald M. Cloud, Artist [An award-winning artist, Gerald Cloud's work is found in many public, private and institutional collections, and he has participated in over 100 Solo, group, invitational, juried, and institutional fine art exhibitions.] Jay Dampf, Artist [Jay Dampf is a Toronto-based artist skilled in a wide variety of media and styles. Much of the work he produces is representational with realism and impressionism the most popular styles with his audience.] Bertha Day, Artist [Bertha Day is a mixed media artist who works with fabric, paper, paint and thread. She is recognized for her distinctive textile designs. This work, sometimes combining painting and embroidery, ranges from wearable art to wallhangings and cushions.] Cindy Day, Meteorologist [Meteorologist Cindy Day is one of CTV’s newest and brightest on-air personalities. Originally from Bainsville, Ontario, Cindy has been a Maritimer for 12 years. Armed with a degree in meteorology from McGill University, Cindy has been involved in meteorology in some form for more than 25 years. She started her career with Environment Canada briefing pilots at the MacDonald Cartier Airport in Ottawa. She then began her media career with CFRA radio in Ottawa hosting a program called Ottawa AM. Changing tracks, she went on to create her own business - “Weather by Day” a weather-based consulting service that provided seasonal forecasts, climate data and radio reports for Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. In 1998 Cindy moved to Nova Scotia to start her Maritime media career. Cindy has been with CTV since September 2007 and has quickly become an indispensable member of the CTV News team. Cindy is an admitted chocoholic and is, without question, the Montreal Canadiens’ biggest fan. Cindy lives in Dartmouth with her Beagle “Bix”. In addition to skiing and cooking in the winter and golfing and gardening in the summer, Cindy loves to collect umbrellas for those rainy Maritime days.] Betty Drummie, Artist [Betty Drummie is a St. Andrews artist.  Her paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic, range from landscapes, seascapes and animals.] Ruth Dunfield, Musician and Stained Glass Artist [Singer/songwriter Ruth Dunfield is an accomplished musician, performing and writing music for most of her life, acquiring a loyal cult following who appreciates her authentic artistic voice.] Lorne Elliott, Comedian, Musician and Playwright [Lorne Elliot has performed from Newfoundland to New York City, from Los Angeles to Australia and points in between. Lorne started performing in 1974 as a folk musician in East Coast Canada. At the same time he kept writing fiction as well as songs, monologues and one-liners. The outcome of such a training is a very special show of comedy and music, totally original, entertaining, up-lifting and foolish enough to make everybody laugh. Along with his unique and wacky performance style, it is the timelessness of his material, joined with keen observations of today's trends that make Lorne Elliot's work so special.] Lloyd Fitzgerald, Author [Lloyd Fitzgerald has been painting professionally for 40 years and has an international reputation in the art world.] C. B. Forrest, Author [C.B. Forrest is a Canadian mystery writer, general fiction writer and poet. The first novel in his mystery series featuring detective Charlie McKelvey is the critically-acclaimed The Weight of Stones, shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award for best first novel. The second in the series, Slow Recoil, will be released in Fall 2010.] William Forrestall, Artist [William Forrestall is one of Atlantic Canada's leading creative professionals with a national reputation in the visual arts, offering a creative approach sorely needed in the political world.] Jian Ghomeshi, Broadcaster, Writer, Musician, Host of CBC Radio's Q [Jian Ghomeshi is an award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician and producer who was born in London, England and is based in Toronto. He is currently the host and co-creator of the national daily talk program, Q, on CBC Radio One and Bold TV.] Jackie Guthrie, Artist and Musician [As a practicing artist, Jacqueline Guthrie's artwork is represented by Qbix Gallery (Olde City Philadelphia) and can be found in the collections of Ida Kohlmyer, the Mississippi Symphony, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.] Bonny Hill, Artist [Vibrant colours characterize Bonny Hill's style. She is interested in what the viewer sees as being real and has explored this with large canvases that, from a distance, appear to be photo-realistic macro shots, but up close are painterly with non-objective arrangements.] Marlene Hilton Moore, Artist [Canadian artist and sculptor Marlene Hilton Moore is known internationally for her public artworks, often depicting life size historic figures.] Jenepher Hooper, Artist [Jenepher Hooper's theatrical background translates into colourful images in her handmade paper paintings.] Lynn (Mrs. Jim) Irving, [] Anne Johnston, Artist [Anne Johnston is a watercolor and pastel artist, painting landscapes and seascapes, many of them miniatures.] Jorgen Klausen, Photographer [Jorgen Klausen has been exhibiting his photographs for many years. He has been recipient of several Canadian photography awards and his work has been featured in many publications. ] Sheri L Larsen, Artist [Sheri L Larsen works in expressionism style on canvas, paper, masonite, wood, and various other surfaces including furniture.] Chandra Leavitt, Life Coach [Chandra Leavitt coaches young people individually and in groups to identify their purpose, overcome their limiting beliefs, enhance peer relationships and develop a plan for reaching their true potential. Chandra also has a "safe space" for all youth regardless of sexual identify.] Carrie Lenentine, Mosaic Artist [Carrie Lenentine received a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Her studies included drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. She began experimenting with mosaics in 2005 and has since kept that artistic focus.] Gisela Lindlau, Artist [Gisela Lindlau is an artist who works in various forms of sculptural media.] Colleen Lynch, Artist [Colleen Lynch is an award-winning artist and internationally known instructor. ] Phoebe Anne Magee, Artist [Phoebe Anne Magee is a well known and well loved St. Andrews artist.] Brenley MacEachern, Singer/ Songwriter [Brenley MacEachern is one half of the duo Madison Violet. She writes, sings and plays acoustic guitar, tenor guitar and banjo.] Lisa MacIsaac, Singer/ Songwriter [Lisa MacIsaac is one half of the duo Madison Violet. She writes, sings, and plays fiddle, acoustic guitar, mandolin.] Theresa MacKnight, Artist [Theresa MacKnight began her formal art training at Mount Allison University and then Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Theresa has held studios in Fredericton, Saint John and now in her home in Miramichi, N.B. She specializes in encaustic painting. ] Catherine MacLellan, Singer/ Songwriter [Catherine MacLellan has become one of the most celebrated new singer-songwriters in Canada, and around the world, by her contemporaries and media alike.] Natalie MacMaster, Musician [Juno Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Natalie McMaster, is a fiddler from the rural community of Troy in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada who plays Cape Breton fiddle music.] Ann Manuel, Artist [Ann Manuel brings the diversity of painting, drawing and printmaking mediums and her artistic vision to the widest possible range of art making.] B A Rand Marsters, Artist [Being able to create an impression of what he sees and feels, or what he imagines, in water color, acrylic and polymers, oil and clay, is a gift that Rand Marsters is grateful for.] Vaughn McIntyre, Business Consultant [Vaughn McIntyre helps businesses do things better through advice, leadership and sales. He is also a lifelong enthusiast of everything to do with the arts who dabbles in painting and printmaking. Vaughn is most recently responsible for creating the “lasting impressions” fundraising campaign in Quispamsis.] Holly McKay, Artist [Saint John artist Holly McKay's work is fun, whimsical, colourful, and instilled with a sense of humour. Each painting reflects the vibrant world around her.] Sandi McKessock, Artist [Sandi McKessock is a watercolour artist. Her subjects come from everyday life, including friends and family, children, animals and scenes from nature.] Raymond McLain, Musician [A true Bluegrass legend. Raymond McLain is a bona fide master of the 5 string banjo (he's in the book of the same name). He has toured in more than 60 countries and played The Kennedy Centre and Carnegie Hall. He is an innovator, being one of the first, if not the first, banjo player to play more than 200 times with major symphony orchestras. Raymond is the Director of the Kentucky Centre for Traditional Studies at Morehead State University. Ted Michener, Artist [Ted Michener is an award winning artist and cartoonist. His editorial cartoons can be seen every week in the St. Croix Courier] Annapurna Moffatt, Photographer [Annapurna Moffatt is a photographer, and a student at the NB College of Craft and Design.] Andrea Mulder-Slater, Artist and Writer [In addition to painting with watercolour, oil and acrylic, Andrea Mulder-Slater also creates textural abstract colourfields, coffeecolours, mixed media paintings and floorcloths. She is co-founder of KinderArt.com] Deanna Musgrave, Artist [Deanna Musgrave is a painter and multimedia artist interested in the interdisciplinary relationships between the arts, that they can be intermingled into an all encompassing art form.] Barbara Neilson, Artist [Barbara Neilson paints Canadian Maritime scenes en plein air around her home on Passamaquoddy Bay.] Seamus O'Regan , CTV Personality (Canada AM)  [Seamus O'Regan is a Canadian broadcast journalist and co-host of Canada AM, CTV's national morning show.] Freeman Patterson, Photographer/Writer [Freeman Patterson is an internationally recognized freelance photographer, teacher of visual design, and writer.] Susan Pierce, Artist [Susan Pierce is a New Brunswick artist, residing in Fredericton since 1998. She was born in Vermont but has lived in and traveled through most of Canada including the far North and finds inspiration in the beauty and diversity of our culture and landscape. Her work can be found at Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts, Fredericton, NB as well as in collections across Canada and the United States.] David Reeves, Artist [David Reeves has been interested in drawing and painting all of his life. His love of the sea is evident in many of his subjects. ] John H. (Jay) Remer Jr. - The Etiquette Guy, Etiquette Consultant [Trained and certified by the Protocol School of Washington, Jay Remer is a Consultant specializing in International Protocol and Corporate Etiquette] Simone Ritter, Artist [Simone Ritter's land and seascapes feature the natural beauty and architecture of the Maritimes.] Rita Sassani, Artist [Rita Sassani is an artist based in Fredericton, NB, Canada, who focuses on painting, sculpting, and batik art.] Philip Savage, Sculptor [Using hand gouges and electric rotary tools in collaboration and approaching each project with keen attention to form, texture and colour, Philip Savage works in a range of sculptural styles - his dominant themes being the natural world and humanity's place within it.] Helen Shideler, Artist [Helen Shideler is primarily interested in the transparent use and layering of colour. She applies this approach to painting sunlight and shadows, textures and details.] Cedar Sky, Artist and Jeweler [Cedar Sky is a St. Andrews based artist who runs Earthforge Designs, a jewellery business with clients from around the world. He holds a Fine Arts Degree from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) and a Diploma of Fine Craft in Jewellery and Metalsmithing from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD). ] Dave Skyrie, Artist [Dave Skyrie is the artist-in-residence at Heron Bay Gallery, Shediac, N.B. Dave has a degree in Arts from Concordia University in Montreal and works in a variety of media.] Geoff Slater, Artist [Geoff Slater is a muralist and watercolour and acrylic artist who paints images of the land and sea that surround his home in St. Andrews, NB. His trademark is "line paintings" - images painted using one single line that never touches or crosses itself.] Tom Smith, Artist and Potter [Tom Smith is one of the most highly recognized potters in Canada and has exhibited widely across the country as well as in Australia, Japan, Europe and the USA. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his raku pottery and sculpture.] Pat Staples, Artist [Pat Staples paints in watercolor and acrylic, venturing at times to mixed-media and abstract collage.] James (Jamie) Steel, Naturalist and Artist [Jamie Steel is a well known, award winning naturalist and environmental educator who has appeared on programs such as the Discovery Channel's "Harrowsmith Country Life", ABC's "Good Morning America" and the children's program "Wonder Why?" He is also an accomplished photographer and, as of Setember 2010, the executive director of Sunbury Shores.] Mike Stevens, Musician [Recognized as one of the best harmonica players on the Planet, Mike Stevens is a true innovator on his instrument. He has toured around the world and together with Raymond McLain, has played on the Grand Ole Opry Stage more than 300 times. Mike is also the founder of ArtsCan Circle a non profit charitable organization that works with at risk youth in the Canadian North.] Robert Van de Peer, Master Printmaker and Artist [Robert Van de Peer, a Master Printmaker trained in England, has over thirty years experience in printmaking.] Chantal Vincent, Artist and Ceramicist [Chantal Vicent apprenticed at Centre de Ceramique Bonsecours in Montreal. Her personal work is created from original molds that she designs and fabricates] Francine Voisine, Artist [Whether it is poppies, lilies, or sunflowers, Francine Voisine brings them to life on canvas. She wants the viewer to appreciate the beautiful colours that surround us.] Morag Walsh, Artist [Morag Walsh is a New Brunswick watercolour artist, painting landscapes, seascapes and still life.] Alison Willms, Student Artist [Alison Willms is an emerging student artist.] Elaine Wilson, Artist [Elaine Wilson is a St. Andrews, NB artist.] Sarah Wilson, Artist [Sarah Wilson is a Saint John, NB artist.] Julita Wolanska, Artist [Julita Wolanska is a Toronto artist who paints serene landscapes and vibrant still life.] More participants are coming soon... If you would like to participate as a creator, click here for more details... Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre, 139 Water Street, St. Andrews, NB Canada E5B 1A7 email: guesswho@sunburyshores.org ph: 506-529-3386