Reference: biography and other examples in A.G.O. - Canadian Collection, by the A.G.O. pg.407; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.4, pg.3, Westbridge Pub., 2003, exhibition list in R.C.A.A., by E.McMann, pg.362

Reference: Sapp was born on the Red Pheasant Reserve in Saskatchewan and as a child he was often sick for long spans of time. During one of these periods, his grandmother’s sister had a dream where Sapp was close to death. In this dream he was given the name ‘Kiskayetum’, which translates to ‘he perceives it’ or ‘he knows it’. Sapp was noted to be very insightful and introspective, even as a child. In 1966, while trying to sell some of his paintings in North Battleford, Sapp met Dr. Gonor who encouraged him to paint his memories of his childhood on the reserve. Sapp and Gonor formed a deep friendship which led to Sapp producing more paintings than ever before, oftentimes getting up in the middle of the night to paint. He experimented with many different styles and mediums, but was known for his short brushstrokes and limited colour use. In 1969, Sapp held his first major exhibition in Saskatoon, which was a huge success with more than 13,000 guests visiting the gallery. This first exhibit led to a show in London, England, followed by more shows in other major Canadian cities, New York, and Los Angeles. Throughout his career, his Northern Cree Plains heritage offered him strength and vision. He was noted to be of ‘central importance to the preservation and renaissance of his culture’. In 1985 he was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts and he received the Saskatchewan Award of Merit. In 1987 he was invested as an Officer to the Order of Canada.

for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at www.allensapp.com

see
Cree Life - the Art of Allen Sapp, published by J. Warner, Douglas Ltd., 1977;
Two Spirits Soar - The Art of Allen Sapp, The Inspiration of Allan Gonor, by W.P. Kinsella, published by Stoddart, 1990;
Kiskayetum - Allen Sapp: - Retrospective, by Bob Boyer, published by MacKenzie Art Gallery, 1994;
The Song Within My Heart, David Bouchard, published by Raincoast Books, 2002;
Nokum is My Teacher, by David Bouchard, Red Deer Press, 2006

biography and other examples in
Time for Dialogue, by Joane Cardinal-Schubert, pg. 19, published by Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Society, 1992;
Biographical Dictionary of Saskatchewan Artists - Men, by Marketa Newman, pg. 223, published by Fifth House, 1994;
Westbridge, Vol. 4, pg. 4

listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]

Reference: see Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.4, pg.10, Westbridge Pub., 2003; also listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website; the artist's website is jrsfineart.com

Reference:

Reference: artist's web site is vaultproject.com; see A Measure of Success: Graduates of the A.C.A. 1963-1984, by V.Greenfield, pg.114, A.C.A., 1985 for biography and another example of the artist's work; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.4, pg.15, Westbridge Pub., 2003

Reference: see artist biography at West End Gallery; included in the University of Calgary Millenium Portfolio, 1999 as alumnus; listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website; represented by West End Gallery, Edmonton

Reference: Raised in the mining town of Rosedale, Shelton felt a kinship with both nature and working class people which greatly influenced her art. She studied under such celebrated artists as A.C. Leighton, H.G. Glyde and Walter J. Phillips, and managed to appear regularly in Alberta art exhibitions despite raising a family during the 1950s and '60s. She was a master printmaker whose ouevre of vibrant and meticulous work has enriched the Canadian art tradition.

for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at margaretshelton.ca

see Margaret Shelton: Block Prints 1936-1984, by P.Ainslie [MSBP#], Glenbow Museum [no date]

biography and other examples in
Printmaking in Alberta 1945-1985, by B.Cochran, pg.132;
Images of the Land, 1919-1945, by P.Ainslie, pg.90;
Jubilee Exhibition of Alberta Paintings, by J.Nicoll, pg.28, Calgary Allied Art Centre, 1955;
Alberta Society of Artists, the First Seventy-Five Years, by K.Zimon, pg.43, U of C Press;
Westbridge,Vol.4, pg.507;
North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century, ed.J.Heller, pg.507, Garland Pub., 1995

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at petershostak.com

see
When Nights Were Long, by P.Shostak, Yalenka Books, 1982;
Saturday Came but Once a Week, by P.Shostak, Yalenka Books, 1984;
For Our Children, by P.Shostak, Yalenka Books, 1991

biography and other examples in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.4, pg. 23, Westbridge Pub., 2003

listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]

Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website

Reference: biography and another example in N.G.C. Vol.III, by R.Hubbard, pg.284; Canadian Painting in the '30's, by C.Hill, pg.11; By a Lady, Celebrating Three Centuries of Art by Canadian Women, by M.Tippett, pg.107; North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century, ed. J.Heller, pg.516, Garland Pub., 1995; Jori Smith received the Order of Canada in 2003 for her 'groundbreaking role in the development of Canadian painting. She was a key figure in the 1930s in initiating Canada's modernist art movement, notably as a co-founder and the only woman member of the Eastern Group of Painters.'

Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see wikipedia.org/B>