If you had the chance to join us on Saturday, you know just what I'm talking about!
The evening started at 7 p.m. with a pre-reception for special guests including family, funders, and members of the media. At about 7:30 p.m., Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay burst into the gallery concluding the last stage of his performance, Jimmy, which involved him running through downtown Winnipeg carrying a flag designed to honour his hero, Scottish pop star, Jimmy Somerville. He placed the flag into a mount on the gallery wall, affixing additional ribbons in what created a moving ceremony.
At 8:00 pm, the gallery doors were opened to welcome rock stars, wannabes, and art lovers of all stripes. However, the party really got started when the the art stars of the evening (and their groupies) arrived by stretch limo!
Following words of thanks by the Directors of both Urban Shaman Gallery and Video Pool, curator, Cathy Mattes, added further acknowledgments. Applause filled the gallery.
The dynamic range of performance video works by Skawennati Fragnito, Warren Arcand, Kevin deForest and Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay, captured the attention and imagination of all in attendance. Some attendees were even inspired to launch into impromptu performances – thank you David Byrne, Slash, and Annie Lennox for adding your special touches to a night of fabulous art, music, conversation, and dancing.
Video Pool and Urban Shaman Gallery are grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts, The Manitoba Arts Council, The Winnipeg Arts Council, the Winnipeg Foundation, Culture.ca, and Canadian Heritage for their generous support.
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