July 5, 1999 : The Fraser River has inspired many a painting over the years since Simon Fraser made his historic journey down that waterway. Between 1994 and 1998, the organizers of FraserFest sponsored a different print each year to commemorate that event and the reason for its existence — the Fraser River.

For the festival’s 10^th anniversary, FraserFest organizers are offering art lovers the opportunity to purchase one, three, or all five of the numbered festival prints at a special price. A set of five will be available for $650, a trio of prints will cost $450, and a single print is $170. There are limited quantities of some prints.

The gems included in this collection are "Workboat parade on the Fraser" and "New Westminster FraserFest" by Jack Campbell; "The River Below Us" by Jo Scott-B; "Fraser South View" by Raymond Chow; and "A Working Day on the River" by Fred Schaefer.

Prints can be ordered through the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Society at 524-4996. You can view the entire collection in a street-level display at 713 Columbia Street, sponsored by TD Bank and Fraser River Port. Prints and order forms will also be available at FraserFest or from the DNWBIS.

For further information contact:

Raija Orava
Manager,  Public Affairs
Fraser River Port Authority
Tel. (604) 524-6655