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making a
difference
Paul feels a duty to give
back to the city he calls
home, which he does by
donating roughly 150 prints
and original paintings to
local charities every year.
In conjunction with the
Stampede Auction and the
Indian Event Committee, he
also established a scholarship
where money raised through
the sales of his work, and the
work of fellow artists, was
given to aspiring artists
of Native ancestry to
pursue their careers.
“I donate for a number of
reasons, including my
admiration for the
volunteers who work so
hard behind the scenes
organizing the
fundraisers,” he says.
“My job — donating —
is easy. Their job is
demanding. We are all
responsible to do our part
and contribute in a positive
way to our community.”
Paul represents himself and
can be reached at
403-261-5061
or online at
www.PaulVanGinkel.com
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