Gordon A.
Smith - West Vancouver
Ever
since attending the Winnipeg School of Art in the 1930s, Gordon
Smith has lived his life for the Arts. His creativity enriches all,
not only through his artistic contributions, but also through his
mentoring and generousity to others.
He has been
contributing to British Columbias cultural life for more than
50 years and is recognized as one of Canadas most creative
talents. His work has been exhibited throughout the world in private
and public galleries and can be found in museums and private and
corporate collections across the country.
He is renowned
for his support of and inspiration to young artists, encouraging
them to pursue their goals. He is a founding patron of the Artists
For Kids Foundation which has been providing permanent support for
the fine arts to schoolchildren since 1989. He taught at the old
Vancouver School of Art and the University of British Columbia which
made Gordon Smith Professor Emeritus, Fine Arts in 1982. He has
donated his time and works to numerous charity auctions and fundraising
events.
He has been
awarded the Order of Canada, and honourary Doctorates from Simon
Fraser University and the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design.
He has been tireless in his determination to see that the arts and
culture thrive in British Columbia.
|