ABOUT THE BRAGG CREEK CHAMBERS BOARD
The Bragg Creek Chambers Board of Directors in 2021 implemented a beautification program as part of a grant to do so that has extended into 2022. The current President of BCCC, Sherri Olsen, has been organizing benches and picnic tables to be made, plus the mural of bears that is now in front of the Telus building.
The first mural and the animal side of the second mural was done by Jesse Gouchey.
The Venturers Society built the frames and benches. The bears sculpture in the main mall is thanks to Joanne Birbeck’s efforts. The next project is an interactive mural where people can poke their heads through and become an animal native to this area or on the other side – a sunflower for photo ops. The other side of this mural seemed rather “bare” so we asked The ArticuLadies, a group of artists that meet every Thursday at The Bragg Creek Community Centre to paint the other side. Sherri thought sunflowers would work and this was just before the war broke out so it is even more special as the sunflower is Ukraine’s national flower. We were confident these ladies would rise to the challenge and they exceeded our expectations as they had never made a mural before. The task to help beautify the Hamlet would make Van Gough proud.
This group is one of many incredibly talented groups and individuals in Bragg Creek. There is something about the nature and landscapes that seems to draw creatives to this very special place. The BCCC are thrilled with the sunflowers and are grateful to the artists that contributed. The mural will be located in front of the Pharmacy soon. Watch Visit Bragg Creek for news.
The BCCC has been active all through covid and continues to focus on business as usual to help our Hamlet go forward.
Elizabeth
