Art at airport

“A PULSE-RACING THRILLER.
RYAN GOSLING IS TERRIFIC. GEORGE CLOONEY IS EXCEPTIONAL.”
- Peter Travers
ART AT AIRPORT Ten local artists were selected to exhibit their work as part of the 2011-12 Exhibition for the
Art and Culture Program at the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). Front from left are Helen Utsal, Tracy Kobus, Esther
Sample, Brian Scott and Bev Byerly, with Jen Alton representing the Comox Valley Community Arts Council and
Christianne Wile representing YQQ. Martin Kaspers (left) and Ron Pogue are in the back row. The exhibit will run
until May 1.

ART AT AIRPORT Ten local artists were selected to exhibit their work as part of the 2011-12 Exhibition for the Art and Culture Program at the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). Front from left are Helen Utsal

ART AT AIRPORT Ten local artists were selected to exhibit their work as part of the 2011-12 Exhibition for the Art and Culture Program at the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). Front from left are Helen Utsal

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