Congratulations to Melani Pyke, winner of the Drawn To Niagara live portrait painting competition, for her painting of Tara Rosling. Melani participated in the three-hour competition, along with eight other regional artists, for the $5,000 award. Bios and pics of the artists here.

WINNER of Drawn To Niagara Live Painting Competition, Melani Pyke, was presented with the $5000 cheque by sponsors Grant Laschowski and Patrick Keeley of Seven Hills Capital.

Melani Pyke, and runners up Sandra Tournemille and Shania Thompson.

CELEBRITY Mystery Models revealed.

Thank you to our three celebrity models for supporting this inaugural fundraiser:  Kate Carnegie, President of KC Media and broadcaster; Tara Rosling, film and theatre actress, and Donald Ziraldo, winemaker, businessman, and a Member of the Order of Canada;.

For photos of the event CLICK HERE, or visit us on FB (CFUW St. Catharines) and IG (@CFUWstcatharines) for updates throughout the day. More to follow on this website as well.