PAINTED WINDOWS EXHIBITION - STAMPEDE 2017

OVERVIEW
The Painted Windows Exhibition was developed by Buds of Buds to created a meaningful and participatory cultural experience in our Calgary communities. 

We are working to:

• ENGAGE community members through provision of a large scale street event for all to participate in.
• INSPIRE a deeper understanding of the people, places and events that shaped Alberta culture.
• BUILD vibrant and healthy communities that utilize tourism, arts culture and local business to create a resilient community.

FOCUS
Our first year of the Painted Windows Exhibition was focused on the communities adjacent to the Stampede grounds. The summer of 2017 included Bridgeland-Riverside, East Village and Victoria Park. Each year the boundary of the Painted Windows Exhibition Zone will grows or changes.

OUR APPROACH 
We support a diverse range of artists in Alberta. We strive to be as inclusive and wide-reaching as possible to gain participation from creative individuals across Alberta. 

We make it easy artists for to participate in our Painted Windows by:

1. Providing workshop training to all participating artists
2. Providing all required supplies and materials
3. Offering guidance, support and mentorship
4. Providing artists exposure through social media and marketing
5. Supplying artists with artist fees and monetary awards/recognition 

PATRON-ARTIST PARTNERSHIPS
The partnership between the artist and the business owner is a key catalyst for community building during the exhibition. We value this partnership and this opportunity for members of our community to reach out and meet one another. This partnership gives the artist and the business a chance to learn more about one another and their practice. 
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Thanks to our Patrons:

• Inglewood Art Supplies
• CMLC
• Five Art and Merchandise
• Molson Coors
• XO Treatment Room
• Loft One Twelve
• The Back Lot Bar
• Formans Mens Wear
• Hoffman Law
• National Music Centre
• AFNIGV
• Hilton
• Womens Centre
• Sushi Bar Zipang
• Simple Mortgages
• Villa Firenze

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​Thanks to the Artists of the Painted Windows Exhibition:

• Kirstin Linquist
• Kelsey Fraser
• Geneva Haley
• Sylvia Prochownik
• Paula Timm
• Diana Peng
• Halie Finney
• Tiziano Lombardo
• Kaylin Obst
• Morgan Paul
• Tiffany Cuffley
• Natasha Olson
• Christina Stein
• Hugo Dubon
• Kim Mcneil
• Andrea Lau
• Keri Piechnik
• Faye White​
• Isabella Pilz