$1,000 from the sale of Robbie Craig's painting (pictured0 will go towards the Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter (Photo: Grant Berg / Supplied)

By Shaun Penner

Art for the Sunrise House

Artists collaborate to raise funds for Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter

Nov 21, 2020 | 5:30 AM

Local artist Grant Berg and Yellowknife artist Robbie Craig are teaming up to help raise funds and awareness for the Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter in Grande Prairie.

This is the fourth time the two artists have collaborated in support of the Sunrise House, where a portion of sales from the pair’s works will go toward the organization for their capital campaign.

The two artists have identified a tree in Muskoseepi Park and each created their interpretation of the tree, Grant in sculpture and Craig in a painting.

Berg created the sculpture, while Craig completed the painting (Photo: Grant Berg / Supplied)

Berg says to him, the tree is a perfect representation of the resilience of the clients of the Sunrise House.

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“I love Muskoseepi Park, and there is one particular tree… it just has such character, and it’s been shaped by the wind and the elements here in Grande Prairie,” said Berg. “The perfect metaphor for what these kids are going through. They are facing the elements on a daily basis.”

“Through it all, it shapes them and gives them character.”

The shelter provides youth aged 12-17 who are at risk of facing homelessness a safe and supportive environment.

“Really, Sunrise House does such amazing work for these kids. We just felt it was a natural fit.”

Berg’s sculpture and Craig’s painting will be on display at the Grant Berg Gallery (in 214 Place) from 10-6 Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday. Craig will also be in attendance both days.

Craig is donating $1000 from the sale of his painting, while Berg is donating 100% of the sale of his sculpture to the group, which is valued at $900.