Cranbrook and District Arts Council
'New', an exhibit of
new members and long time members new work
Roy Magee in the Gallery, 1013 Baker St.
Cranbrook Arts is excited to host Roy Magee of Canadian
Classic Cowboy fame in the Gallery on July 22nd and 23rd.
Roy has become internationally known for his whimsical and
imaginative horseshoe creations.
Born in Sexsmith, Alberta, Roy learned to work with horseshoes,
while turning the forge for Fred Holman, in Canal Flats. He was eight years old at the time and horses
were used in the lumber industry. Fred
Holman was the blacksmith. Roy started at
that young age to play with horseshoes and use his creative eye to put together
one of a kind sculptures. His
imaginative eye has created over time, hundreds of different figures
representing everyday people and their activities. Roy is especially well known for his cowboy
or rodeo figures including wheelchair cowboys, fiddlers, and pack horses but
golfers, piano players and more help round out his diverse collection.
Roy’s first big show was at BC Place in 1966, where his work
was recognized with awards, launching a career that has seen his work being
shipped all over the world. Roy is well
known in some student circles for he has generously volunteered time at both
Parkland Junior Secondary School and Mt. Baker Schools, igniting creativity in
students and helping to inspire future hobbyists and artists.
We are fortunate to have Roy living in Cranbrook and look
forward to having the public come and say hello to this one of a kind craftsman
and artist. Roy Magee will be in the
Gallery July 22nd and 23rd 10:00 am to 5:00pm.
Saturday July 23rd
Cranbrook Farmers Market
9:00am to 1:00pm
Tenth Avenue South adjacent to Rotary Park
Rotary Park
Summer Sounds 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Music in the park
Bring your lawn chair , listen, dance and enjoy
performing tonight:
Missing Links and Tick Magnets
Wednesday July 27
Key City Theatre
Book Launch
'Stripped to the Bone'
short stories of Syrian women by Ghada Alatrash
also pianist Ivana Ferraro
Saturday July 30
Hike
Riverside campground meet 9:00am
Gateway to Nature
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