“It is a very odd time that we are living through right now. This is history as it is being made and there are lots of feelings and thoughts and something like this is just a distraction,” Ring explained.
The pieces that are shown are available at the group’s shows are for sale, and a commission normally goes back to the group to assist with expenses. Ring explained that was because there was no added costs this time, the commission has been lowered, and the group will discuss at a later date how to use the funds.
Prince Albert’s Rachel Mardell is among the artists who have registered for the virtual show.
“I’m looking forward to reaching a new audience and I think by diversifying, we will accomplish that,” she said.
Mardell said she and the other artists have been working a long time to get their pieces ready so she is glad it was not all for nothing, and they can still show people what they are all about without having to travel to Saskatoon.
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