Saskatoon artist Grant McConnell to act as spokesperson for visual artists in Canada

Saskatoon artist, Grant McConnell (Art & Art History sessional instructor and MFA'94), was appointed President and National Spokesperson for visual artists in Canada by the board of the Canadian Artist's Representation (CARFAC). McConnell takes over from PEI artist Gerald Beaulieu, who has been president of CARFAC since 2006.

"I am happy to take on this challenge," McConnell said, "I hope that in the next few years we can make progress on things like the Artist's Resale Right which would enable artists to share in the wealth they create just as they do in 59 other countries worldwide. Artist's Resale Right, and ensuring that artist/creator rights are upheld in future copyright legislation, will be our primary focus in the months ahead."

About Grant McConnell
Grant McConnell is known primarily for his painting derived from an ongoing investigation of subject matter related to Canadian historical themes. He also works in bronze and monument design. His work has been exhibited across Canada and abroad, and has been purchased into public, corporate and private collections in Saskatchewan and elsewhere in Canada. He has served as Provincial Representative of CARFAC Sask., and as a board member of the Saskatchewan Arts Board. He teaches studio at St. Peter's College in Muenster, Sk., and Canadian Art History at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.