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On being selected for the exceptional opportunity to exhibit your artwork in the 2023 Stampede Rotary Dream Home.
Since the Dream Home Artist Project’s inception, we’ve had a number of recurring submissions. Of all the submissions received this year, McKenna’s subject matter and artistic style, combining acrylic paints and hand-stitched embroidery threads best fit the style of this year’s Dream Home.
On being selected for the exceptional opportunity to exhibit your artwork in the 2023 Stampede Rotary Dream Home.
Since the Dream Home Artist Project’s inception, we’ve had a number of recurring submissions. Of all the submissions received this year, McKenna’s subject matter and artistic style, combining acrylic paints and hand-stitched embroidery threads best fit the style of this year’s Dream Home.
McKenna Prather is a freelance artist based in Calgary, Canada, known for her unique style of painting. In 2019 McKenna was selected as the Dream Home Artist. Since then, she has worked with locally-owned businesses, including Red Door Home Living, grown her client base and gained a loyal following of collectors throughout Canada.
McKenna Prather is a freelance artist based in Calgary, Canada, known for her unique style of painting. In 2019 McKenna was selected as the Dream Home Artist. Since then, she has worked with locally-owned businesses, including Red Door Home Living, grown her client base and gained a loyal following of collectors throughout Canada.
McKenna‘s style includes using acrylic paint on handmade stretched canvas, creating layers in a collaged style, and mixing realistic, flat, and patterned elements. Her works feature animals, plants, landscapes, portraits, and still-life objects, with a particular emphasis on wildlife-inspired collections. For added unique texture, she adds embroidering to each of her paintings.
McKenna‘s style includes using acrylic paint on handmade stretched canvas, creating layers in a collaged style, and mixing realistic, flat, and patterned elements. Her works feature animals, plants, landscapes, portraits, and still-life objects, with a particular emphasis on wildlife-inspired collections. For added unique texture, she adds embroidering to each of her paintings.
Growing up in a family full of painters, knitters, cooks, and craftsmen from Alberta and the Maritimes has been the biggest inspiration for McKenna. With this influence, she strives to bring warmth and happiness into each of her paintings, hoping to spark joy when they are displayed in people's homes.
Growing up in a family full of painters, knitters, cooks, and craftsmen from Alberta and the Maritimes has been the biggest inspiration for McKenna. With this influence, she strives to bring warmth and happiness into each of her paintings, hoping to spark joy when they are displayed in people's homes.
McKenna incorporates her work into her daily life with her family.
“My family's support for my artwork extends beyond emotional encouragement, such as my Dad helping me build frames for my artwork. And during our family movie nights, I sit on the couch with my big 4' x 4' canvas in front of me, while the rest of my family eats popcorn. For me, creating art is not just a job, but a lifestyle, that my family happily embraces.”
McKenna incorporates her work into her daily life with her family.
“My family's support for my artwork extends beyond emotional encouragement, such as my Dad helping me build frames for my artwork. And during our family movie nights, I sit on the couch with my big 4' x 4' canvas in front of me, while the rest of my family eats popcorn. For me, creating art is not just a job, but a lifestyle, that my family happily embraces.”
“I’m very grateful that I get to have this experience again and to share my new work with Calgary and the world. The 2019 Dream Home Artist project jumpstarted my career as a full-time professional artist; I’ve had steady work ever since. I’m excited to start work on this collection and seeing how my work will come together in that unique space!”
“I’m very grateful that I get to have this experience again and to share my new work with Calgary and the world. The 2019 Dream Home Artist project jumpstarted my career as a full-time professional artist; I’ve had steady work ever since. I’m excited to start work on this collection and seeing how my work will come together in that unique space!”
“My family's support for my artwork extends beyond emotional encouragement, such as my Dad helping me build frames for my artwork. And during our family movie nights, I sit on the couch with my big 4' x 4' canvas in front of me, while the rest of my family eats popcorn. For me, creating art is not just a job, but a lifestyle, that my family happily embraces.”
“I’m very grateful that I get to have this experience again and to share my new work with Calgary and the world. The 2019 Dream Home Artist project jumpstarted my career as a full-time professional artist; I’ve had steady work ever since. I’m excited to start work on this collection that will showcase Alberta plants and wildlife and tie in really well with this year’s modern heritage theme. I’m really looking forward to seeing how my work will come together in that unique space!”
“My family's support for my artwork extends beyond emotional encouragement, such as my Dad helping me build frames for my artwork. And during our family movie nights, I sit on the couch with my big 4' x 4' canvas in front of me, while the rest of my family eats popcorn. For me, creating art is not just a job, but a lifestyle, that my family happily embraces.”
“I’m very grateful that I get to have this experience again and to share my new work with Calgary and the world. The 2019 Dream Home Artist project jumpstarted my career as a full-time professional artist; I’ve had steady work ever since. I’m excited to start work on this collection that will showcase Alberta plants and wildlife and tie in really well with this year’s modern heritage theme. I’m really looking forward to seeing how my work will come together in that unique space!”
This year's home style is a fusion of modern and traditional called "Modern Heritage," drawing inspiration from Calgary's first garden-to-table community, Rangeview by Section 23 Developments, where the 2023 Dream Home will be permanently located. Rangeview has a rich agricultural history and offers amenity-rich residential living, community gardens, and food production opportunities.
This year's home style is a fusion of modern and traditional called "Modern Heritage," drawing inspiration from Calgary's first garden-to-table community, Rangeview by Section 23 Developments, where the 2023 Dream Home will be permanently located. Rangeview has a rich agricultural history and offers amenity-rich residential living, community gardens, and food production opportunities.
The 2023 Dream Home’s exterior pays tribute to the Rangeview’s greenhouse, located in the heart of the community, through colours, textures and a 3-season room. Inside, traditional elements are blended with garden-inspired green hues, natural wood interior elements, gold lighting, white and beige furnishings, accents, and greenery, creating a seamless blend of modern and heritage design.
The 2023 Dream Home’s exterior pays tribute to the Rangeview’s greenhouse, located in the heart of the community, through colours, textures and a 3-season room. Inside, traditional elements are blended with garden-inspired green hues, natural wood interior elements, gold lighting, white and beige furnishings, accents, and greenery, creating a seamless blend of modern and heritage design.
Homes by Avi is proud to build the 2023 Stampede Lottery Dream Home in support of the Rotary Club of Calgary South. For over 26 years, Homes by Avi has partnered with the Calgary Stampede to build the Dream Home. Each year the Dream Home hosts more than 100,000 visitors from around the world throughout the 10-day Calgary Stampede, offering unique exposure to our featured artist.
Homes by Avi is proud to build the 2023 Stampede Lottery Dream Home in support of the Rotary Club of Calgary South. For over 26 years, Homes by Avi has partnered with the Calgary Stampede to build the Dream Home. Each year the Dream Home hosts more than 100,000 visitors from around the world throughout the 10-day Calgary Stampede, offering unique exposure to our featured artist.
Disclaimer: The photos on this webpage do not represent the actual design or colours of the 2023 Dream Home. The images shown are for inspiration and guidance purposes for the artwork required and serve only as examples of the 2023 Dream Home's style and theme. *Competition details are subject to change based on artist medium.
The winner must be able to produce or supply 30 to 40 pieces in varying sizes two weeks prior to the start of the Calgary Stampede.
*Competition details are subject to change based on artist medium.
