“For the Love of Shoes” – Opening Preview Gala « Events


Friday night was the opening preview gala For the Love of Shoes. The For the Love of Shoes showcases shoes donated by 12 Canadian female celebrities from the world of television, music, sports and politics, which are transformed into unique works of art by 14 Canadian designers and artists. Friday night was a well received event packed with people admiring the shoe-creations. The event included a wine tasting, fantastic appetizers and opportunities to talk with Dee and the artists. The exhibit celebrates the feminine and reflects the change in the lives of those with breast cancer. Embedded in the shoes are the artists’ and donors’ personal stories of how breast cancer has affected them.

People take different paths in life and their footprints can be just as telling as their destination. Shoes have always been a strong symbol in human culture. They are a representation of transition, as we walk from place to place in them. Shoes for a woman are so much more than just ‘footwear’; they are what dreams are made of; they are magical and precious; they protect us. Shoes have played an important part in the myth, legend and folklore of history. Fairytales, including Cinderella, speak about a perfect fit and the delicate nature of a woman, virtue, hope and persistence. Shoes are a reflection of personal strength and inner beauty.

There are 4 events in total: Opening Preview Gala Girl’s Day Out Package Girls Night Out Shoes For a Cure Gala (finally)

If the preview gala is any indication then the other 3 events are definitely worth attending. SHOE ARTISTS
	For the Love of Shoes exhibit is a project in partnership with the Alberta College of Art + Design. Artists selected to participate in the exhibit are either artist members of the Art Gallery at the Station in Okotoks or alumni of ACAD. The exhibit is curated by Dee Fontans of ACAD.
Our shoe artists are:
Ann Archy Janifer Calvez Alice Clarke Louise Chong Jennea Frischke Ashley Gaboury Joan Irvin	Kimberly Johansen Katie Kimber Amy Malbeuf Laura McIvor Ashleigh Amber Moore Chelsea Mossing Shirley Paradis

Event Curator: Dee Fontans’ : Bief Bio In 2010, Avenue Magazine listed Dee Fontans (on the right) as one of the top ten “Taste Makers” in Calgary. Dee was named the tenth most important artist in Calgary in 2003 for her international art practice and given the Award of Honour from the Alberta Crafts Council for her commitment to fine craft and education in 2006. Dee is passionate for the wearable and interested in creating a collaborative artistic setting. This experience has fostered a career focused in developing the concept of an exhibition in motion. Fontans is a liaison (a connector) between the Alberta College of Art + Design and the artistic business community in Western Canada.