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**Downeast Wood Carving & Wildlife Art Show 2005** ![]() September 10 & 11, 2005 Catherine McAuley High School Gym 631 Stevens Ave, Portland, Maine See articles and pictures from the 2005 Downeast Show in the October issue of MWCA Newsletter. Featured Carver GENE BAHR is our Featured Carver this year. He is an award winning taxidermist and wildlife artist and carver; his specialty being fish. Gene is a "Catch and Release" advocate and can replicate a trophy catch for any angler. He received his love of the outdoors and art from his grandfather who was also an outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He caught his first fish at the age of six. Featured Artist CONSUELO HANKS, our Featured Artist, is an internationally recognized artist. Born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, She attended schools in England, France, and the United States. She received a Baccalaureate Degree from Lycee Francais de New York, and a B.A. Magna cum laude from Wheaton College, Norton, MA. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the U.S. and the Orient. Intricate drawing and painting came naturally for her through the teachings of her father John Eames, an etcher. For show information or Booth Rental Application, contact
Show Director, Kathy Webster at (207) 865-3286 For more information about MWCA contact: MWCAc/o Pat Cornwell 193 Harpswell Islands Road Harpswell, ME 04079 Phone: 207-725-6537 Click here for printable membership application. (PDF Adobe Acrobat file) If you have comments or suggestions, e-mail me at whitwood@pivot.net |