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Kelly Murray is a rural Canadian visual artist who works with watercolours, alcohol ink and acrylic on paper, wood and canvas.  Murray lives outside of a small community in Stead, Manitoba, retiring early to be able to expand her art practice and spend time with family.  As a mother of 4 and grandmother of 10, her life is chaotic and she seeks tranquility through her art.

Kelly has exhibited at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, ArtsForward Gallery, Pinawa Art Gallery, Boreal Shores Art Tour and Gwen Fox Gallery.

Kelly is a member of the Winnipeg River Arts Council, Manitoba Arts Network, The Beach House Artist Residency (still in organizational process), ArtsGate Art Retreat (still in organizational process), Winnipeg River Tourism Corridor, Manitobans for the Arts, Mentoring Artists for Women's Arts (MAWA), Creative Manitoba and Manitoba Society of Artists.  Kelly actively sits on boards/committees with the Winnipeg River Arts Council, Manitoba Arts Network, The Beach House Artist Residency, ArtsGate Art Retreat and the Winnipeg River Tourism Corridor.

She was accepted as a mentee into the Rural Arts Mentorship Program in 2021/22 and has since taken training through MAWA on Becoming a Mentor.

Pink Panda (they/she) is a street artist and painter based in Winnipeg on Treaty 1 Territory.  Working across chalk, spray paint, acrylics, and UV-reactive paint, their practice began with chalk drawings of original monster characters inspired by childhood imagination. Over time, their work has evolved into a deeper exploration of identity, expressed through vivid colour palettes and intricate line work rooted in mindfulness and the present moment.

In the warmer months, they can often be found longboarding around Winnipeg, leaving chalk drawings for passersby and performing live “pop-up” painting installations. These temporary art pieces embody their mantra of “Be in the moment” and serve as a reminder of the beauty in letting go.

Pink Panda has showcased their work in three solo exhibitions and several group shows. Beyond exhibiting their art, they enjoy sharing their passion as a guest artist at schools, organizations, events, and summer camps, engaging with audiences of all ages. Each summer, Pink Panda also hosts inclusive spray paint workshops, inviting participants to explore creativity in a welcoming environment.

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