North Vancouver Community Arts Council staff member Megan Stubbs (from left) welcomed guests like Marv Damen along with council executive director Linda Feil.

Pilar Izzard, who is an executive member of CIPA, took six months to organize the event. Pilar proudly showed-off a portrait of KatharineHepburn by Myfanwy Pavelic OC.

Artist Edgardo Lantin, seen here in front of "the love letter", also has his artwork hanging in the royal palace in Manila.

West Vancouver's Daniel J. Izzard is the president of CIPA. His portrait of "Old Man, Bershiva" was on display.

West Van's Merv and Caroline Korolek were among the many invited guests.

West Vancouver artist Tamara de Grandmaison (left) enjoyed chatting with Gibson artist Patricia Logie.

Victoria artist David Goatley gave his portrait of "Doug" a good stare.

North Van's Miriam Aroeste was thrilled with Lynn Saunders' sculpture of the two-faced "Garden Goddess" who showed both her happy and sad smiles.

Volunteers Johnny Reinholdt and Joan Miller kept the glasses full and the people smiling.

Soula Groumoutis (left) joined artist/editor Jeane Duffey for a close-up look at her "Capricorn" watercolour.

Miro Matiasko started work on his bust of "Trudeau" three weeks before the former PM died. It is truly a magnificent piece.

BCTV news reporter Linda Aylesworth and newlywed hubby John Christie stopped by to say "hi" to everyone.