On June 13, 2002, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery proudly unveiled its 6th annual art show, entitled "Trademarks and Salmon Art: A brand new perspective". This captivating exhibit showcased the work of eight artists who merged academic research and salmon label specimens with their own contemporary artwork to offer a new perspective to the fascinating world of historic salmon labels.

Project Background - Industry Narratives: Undaunted by the absence of existing research, two University of Victoria students took upon themselves the challenge of studying specific portions of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery's salmon can label collection. In four months, the students generated thoughtful interpretive work, and addressed themes and issues which inspired the content and layout of this exhibit. Eight jury-selected artists were given only three months to produce artwork responding to both the salmon can label collection and the students' research.

Catalogue from Exhibit

Participating Artists: Laura Babak-Nagy (Port Coquitlam), Penny Lim (Vancouver), Lea Price (Delta), Darcy Paterson (Vancouver), Jaqueline Peck (Richmond), Robert Randall (Victoria), Loraine Wellman (Richmond), Tania Willard (Vancouver)

Exhibit Opening: June 13, 2002, 7-9 pm with Jazz ensemble featuring Alan Matheson and vocalist Andrea Bajo.

Exhibit Duration: June 13 - July 20, 2002

Admission: Adult $6.50, Child (6-16) $3.25, Students/Seniors $5.00

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is located at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Historic Steveson Village.
Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM 7 days a week

Project Partners: CURA (Community University Research Alliance), SSHRC (The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, The SSHRC-CURA, Cultural Property Community Research Collaborative Program at the University of Victoria and the CURA Program community partners: The Royal British Columbia Museum, The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, The Heritage Society of British Columbia, The British Columbia Museums Association and the Richmond Art Gallery.