the colours of change...
Africa on Canvas buys paintings at fair market value directly from artists in Tanzania & donates all net proceeds from the resale to The Uganda Partnership Association, a Calgary organization working with widows in Uganda to develop projects that empower women & children to lead the way in changing their communities.
In the upcoming weeks before Christmas Africa on Canvas will have artwork displays at the following venues:
Wednesday, November 11th
7th Annual Artisan's Fair at Fort Calgary 11:30am - 5:00pm
Admissions are free and Santa will be stopping by for a visit between 2:00-4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday November 14th & 15th - 10am to 5pm both days
18th Annual Kananaskis Country Christmas in Redwood Meadows with two locations at Redwood House and the Golf Clubhouse. Africa on Canvas will be at the Redwood House in the Wolfwillow room.
Saturday, November 28th
U of C Fairly Traded Market Day at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Hall located at 1320, 5th Avenue NW from 10am-4pm. The theme of this year’s event is "Empowering Women World Wide". Along with the vendors at the market there will also be a presentation on the impacts of fair trade on women, dance presentations and a silent auction.
As always we hope to see you there! We have a great selection of smaller items that would make perfect Christmas gifts.