Deborah Strong • News and Events

Please visit Deborah at any of the following upcoming events. New events are added regularly so check back often. To subscribe to Deborah's event notification list, simply contact her and supply your e-mail address (she promises not to bombard you with frequent messages and you can unsubscribe at any time).

• Fort Langley Artists Group Exhibition: "Black & White" August 2-31, 2008 at the Flagstop Gallery in the old CN Station, corner of Mavis Avenue & Glover Road, Fort Langley (located just across the street from the well-known Wendel's Bookstore & Café) For more information, visit: www.fortlangleyartistsgroup.com NOTE: Deborah will be in the gallery on Saturday, August 23, 12noon-4pm. • ARTIST'S OPEN HOUSE 2008 Sunday, September 7, 2008 20916 - 49A Avenue, Langley Hours: 11am-5pm If you haven't made it to any of the festivals or events this year, please join Deborah at her annual Artist's Open House. See her newest pieces, including some brand-new paintings that will be making their premiere at this event. • Introduction to Silk Painting Saturday, September 21, 2008 Opus Framing & Art Supplies #95, 5501 - 204th Street, in the Langley Mall Time: 2-4pm Deborah will be demonstrating the basic steps for hand painting silk using wax-based resist and steam-set dyes. • The Mane Event Friday-Sunday, October 17-19, 2008 Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack Hours: Friday 12noon-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-6pm This truly is the "main" event for the horse community in BC, featuring shopping, education and entertainment for the equestrian. Deborah is taking part in the trade show portion of the event, showcasing her artwork. For more information, visit www.maneeventexpo.com. • Creative Finds Art & Fine Craft Marketplace Saturday, November 15, 2008 Sullivan Hall Community Centre 6306 - 152nd St. (near 64th Ave.), Surrey Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm 28 unique vendors will display their work, ranging from jewelry to fine art. Entrance fee is $1.00 (partial proceeds to local food banks). For more information, visit www.creativefinds.ca. • OPEN BY APPOINTMENT Visit Deborah's in-home mini gallery, open by appointment Thursday-Sunday. To schedule a visit, simply send an e-mail or call 778-895-0211. Fort Langley Artists Group & Flagstop Gallery Deborah is delighted to now be a part of the Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) and will be participating in exhibitions all summer long with this diverse and dynamic group. The Flagstop Gallery is in Fort Langley's historic CN Station, on the corner of Mavis Avenue & Glover Road. The gallery is operated by FLAG members who volunteer for gallery-minding duties, and therefore the gallery is open weekends and holidays only. Deborah will be at the gallery on the following dates: • Saturday, August 23 • Sunday, September 27 Gallery hours are 12noon-4pm, weekends and holidays. For more information about FLAG, visit the group's website: www.fortlangleyartistsgroup.com.
	Critter Care Wildlife Society Fundraiser Original illustrations by Deborah Strong, created for the children's book "A Day By the River" are being sold to raise much needed funds for the Critter Care Wildlife Society. There are seven one-of-a-kind illustrations available for sale, framed and ready for hanging (overall size is approx. 12"x16"). They can be viewed by contacting the centre for an appointment: call Maureen Binnie at (604) 530-2054. Critter Care rehabilitates and releases dozens of orphaned and injured wild mammals each year. For more information about Critter Care, visit www.crittercarewildlife.org. To read more about "A Day By the River" click here.

Empty Saddle Gambler Coloured Pencil • Private Commission Coloured Pencil • Private Commission	Caymus Coloured Pencil • Private Commission
Summer Bliss Hand-painted silk (2008) • Available	Snowdrops Heads or Tails? Hand-painted silk • SOLD Hand-painted Silk • Available
Great Blue Hand-painted silk (2008) • Available	Gulls on a Gravel Shore Hand-painted silk • Available
Best Friends Red Geraniums Hand-painted silk • Available Hand-painted silk • Available	King of the Dandelion Jungle Hand-painted silk • Private Commission

A Day By the River
This children's book by Mavis Sutton is illustrated by Deborah Strong and is published by the Critter Care Wildlife Society. It is a whimsical story that chronicles the adventures of Bradley the black bear cub and his momma, and their adventures in the forest. The book is priced at $15 and is available directly from Critter Care Wildlife Society: www.crittercarewildlife.org. All proceeds benefit the rehabilitation and release of orphaned and injured wild animals.

AntiDull Art Magazine
Deborah is pleased to be featured in this brand-new on-line magazine. Visit www.antidull.com and click on "Fine Art Issue #1".

On-Line Sales Gallery
Prints and cards are available to purchase at the Cat & Mouse Designs on-line sales gallery. Watch for a growing inventory of items.

Cat & Mouse Designs Mini Gallery
Deborah's in-home mini-gallery is available for viewing by appointment. To schedule a time, please send the artist an e-mail.

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