Calgary – The Calgary Stampede, the Calgary Stampede Foundation and the Calgary Foundation will announce a significant gift from the Calgary Foundation to develop the new home for a new piece of public art.

For the ‘unveiling’ of this beautiful piece of public art, we will have the local artist on hand to describe his work and inspiration, along with remarks from the Calgary Foundation to announce their generous gift and naming of the space.

                        WHAT:    Public art unveiling and donation announcement                      

                                             Photo opportunity to follow announcement

                        WHEN:   Wednesday, June 1

                                            Announcement at 10 a.m.

                        WHO:     Bill Gray, president and chairman of the board, Calgary Stampede

                                            Ann McCaig, Co-Chair, Calgary Stampede Foundation

                                            Patti Pon, Board member, Calgary Foundation

                        WHERE: North entrance to ENMAX Park (East side of MacDonald Bridge)

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For more information, please contact:

Jennifer Booth

Manager, Public Relations

Calgary Stampede

T 403.261.0327

C 403.463.6834

E jbooth@calgarystampede.com