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Arthur Freeman Vickers - Cowichan Bay
Following
earlier careers as a fisherman and carpenter, Mr. Vickers devoted
himself to art in 1989. Since then, first with paintings, drawings
and prints and later with relief work using layers of gold leaf, he
has proven to be a talent of international stature.
Mr. Vickers
has put his skills and inspiration to good use, donating numerous
works of art to charity, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars
for more than a dozen different charities. His donated artwork has
brought record bids in charity auctions.
He has served
as honorary chair for the Vancouver Island C.N.I.B. "Eye Appeal"
twice, and for the Camp Good Times facility for children living
with the effects of cancer.
He regularly
visits schools throughout British Columbia and Alberta, sharing
with the children his art, history and culture. He has also participated
in university education programs helping to teach the power of art
and sharing to those who aspire to being teachers.
A First Nations
artist of international renown, Arthur Vickers has brought credit
to British Columbia through his artwork, and he has contributed
equally through support of charity and his work to enlighten and
inspire BC children.
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