Art festival in the works

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Sharing heritage and inspiration is what the International Native Arts Festival is

all about.

This year's events are planned for August 15-23 in Calgary, Alberta. Native artists, including painters, carvers, sculptors, photographers and jewelers, authors and performers will gather to show their wares and share their talents.

Visitors can try everything from wood-carving to erecting a tipi, or they can learn to say "hello" in more than 10 different languages.

A festival highlight is the Art Exhibition and Sale, which opens Aug. 19. More than 30 artists from North, Central and South America will show their works.

Activities are planned for locations throughout downtown Calgary, with Bankers Hall serving as the main venue. All activities are free to the public, except the gala entertainment evening planned for Aug. 22.