A vibrant watercolor painting features purple mountains in the background, with a body of water and orange landmasses in the foreground.

Camp Tamarack Association

LXCL:Titled Above Kakwa Falls and dated 1994, the piece measures approximately 9" × 5". On the back is written:“Above Kakwa Falls – 1994 – Happy New Year – Isabel &amp; Betty” In 2023, Camp Tamarack received a generous collection of artwork from the Gordon and Irene Pearcy family. While board members were cataloguing the collection, they discovered something remarkable: tucked inside the frame behind another painting was a small work on paper by renowned Peace Country artist Euphemia McNaught.

Above Kakwa Falls

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A hidden piece of Peace Country art history and a collection supporting Camp Tamarack. Sometimes you find more than you expected. In 2023, Camp Tamarack received a generous collection of artwork from the Gordon and Irene Pearcy family. While board members were cataloguing the collection, they discovered something remarkable: tucked inside the frame behind another painting was a small work on paper by renowned Peace Country artist Euphemia &ldquo;Betty&rdquo; McNaught. Titled Above Kakwa Falls and dated 1994, the piece measures approximately 9&quot; &times; 5&quot;. On the back is written: &ldquo;Above Kakwa Falls &ndash; 1994 &ndash; Happy New Year &ndash; Isabel &amp; Betty&rdquo; That unexpected discovery is now part of this special online auction, along with eight other remaining works from the Pearcy collection, including pieces by Irene Pearcy. Even better, the artwork is helping write another story. 100% of the auction proceeds go directly to Camp Tamarack Association, supporting camp experiences and programs for children, youth and people with and without disabilities from across our region and beyond.See the art in person Camp Tamarack is at the Beaverlodge Art &amp; Culture Centre on September 12&ndash;13, 2026, as part of its Alberta Culture Days celebrations. The auction pieces will be on display at our booth throughout the weekend, including Above Kakwa Falls. Bidding takes place online through Camp Tamarack&#39;s Zeffy auction. Whether you&#39;re drawn by a piece of local history, looking for original artwork, or simply want to support Camp Tamarack, place a bid and help give one of these pieces its next home. This auction is organized and administered by Camp Tamarack Association. The Beaverlodge Art &amp; Culture Centre is generously hosting Camp Tamarack during its Alberta Culture Days event but is not responsible for the auction or its transactions.

A hidden piece of Peace Country art history and a collection supporting Camp Tamarack. Sometimes you find more than you expected. In 2023, Camp Tamarack received a generous collection of artwork from the Gordon and Irene Pearcy family. While board members were cataloguing the collection, they discovered something remarkable: tucked inside the frame behind another painting was a small work on paper by renowned Peace Country artist Euphemia “Betty” McNaught. Titled Above Kakwa Falls and dated 1994, the piece measures approximately 9" × 5". On the back is written: “Above Kakwa Falls – 1994 – Happy New Year – Isabel &amp; Betty” That unexpected discovery is now part of this special online auction, along with eight other remaining works from the Pearcy collection, including pieces by Irene Pearcy. Even better, the artwork is helping write another story. 100% of the auction proceeds go directly to Camp Tamarack Association, supporting camp experiences and programs for children, youth and people with and without disabilities from across our region and beyond.See the art in person Camp Tamarack is at the Beaverlodge Art &amp; Culture Centre on September 12–13, 2026, as part of its Alberta Culture Days celebrations. The auction pieces will be on display at our booth throughout the weekend, including Above Kakwa Falls. Bidding takes place online through Camp Tamarack's Zeffy auction. Whether you're drawn by a piece of local history, looking for original artwork, or simply want to support Camp Tamarack, place a bid and help give one of these pieces its next home. This auction is organized and administered by Camp Tamarack Association. The Beaverlodge Art &amp; Culture Centre is generously hosting Camp Tamarack during its Alberta Culture Days event but is not responsible for the auction or its transactions.

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