“Anthem” collage in Gibsons exhibition tribute to Leonard Cohen

ByHeather Conn

NOVEMBER 15 to DECEMBER 10

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery in Gibsons, BC will feature the creative works of 40+ members, including me, at a show honouring Leonard Cohen. I will be exhibiting a collage that features the chorus of Cohen’s song Anthem.

The gala reception for Hallelujah!: a Tribute to the Songs of Leonard Cohen in Art, Music & Poetry is on Sat. Nov. 17th, from 4 to 7 pm. I look forward to seeing what lyrics participants have chosen.   

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