This is a mural which I just completed in the town of Morris, Manitoba (2018) and it took 2 months.  It is located on the north-facing wall of 654 Main Street.  It is painted on the side of Bigway Grocers and represents the various activities that take place during the rodeo every summer; chuck wagon races, barrel racing, bull riding, bronco busting and calf roping.  It also historically depicts the building of the grandstands in 1961, logos and the clown.  I would like to thank Bigway Grocers, the Town of Morris, the Government of Manitoba (Heritage Grant and Hometown Grant), Take Pride Winnipeg, Morris District Museum, Valley Agricultural Society, the RM of Morris and Dr. Manness for their financial support.  Discounts were given by Home Hardware and TOC Rentals.  I would also like to thank my team of apprentice artists: Mason MacIvor and Manny Wiebe for their excellent artistic ability and Jun Lei for volunteering for one day.  Also held during this time was the Community in Bloom Conference which I was able to speak at.  The mural launch was held on the same weekend and I appreciate all those who attended.  Also, I would like to thank the Honourable Shannon Martin; MLA for Morris Constituency, the Town of Morris Mayor; Gavin Vanderlind, Tom Ethans; Executive Director of Take Pride Winnipeg and Pat Schmitke; Owner of Bigway Grocers for attending and saying a few words.  I also adore all the press I got!  Thanks a bunch. – Sincerely, Sarah Collard

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News clippings from Winnipeg Freepress, The Carillon, Southeast Journal and Pembina Valley Online.:

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/artists-combining-to-create-giant-manitoba-stampede-mural-488694601.html

https://www.thecarillon.com/local/Morris-muralist-brings-Stampede-history-to-life-489261261.html

http://www.southeastjournal.ca/files/Sej%20Sept%2013%20Web.pdf

https://www.pembinavalleyonline.com/local/ig-mural-planned-for-morris-bigway