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Le Prix du Mont Royal

Posted: May 24, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized |55 Comments

It was quite fitting that today, on the 139th birthday of Mount Royal, Le Prix du Mont Royal was awarded to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the life of the mountain. This year the recipient of the prize was Jean Doré, mayor of Montreal from 1986-1994. It was during his term as mayor that the Montreal portion of the mountain was declared a heritage site, plans were set in place for the restoration and conservation of the mountain, and the Chalet lookout was restored. These accomplishments are in part what makes our mountain such a vibrant place. As a proud Montrealer, I was very honoured that my painting “November Panorama” was chosen as the prize. With Mr. Doré (centre) are Peter Howlett (left), president of Les Amis de la Montagne, and our current mayor, Denis Coderre.

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55 Comments on “Le Prix du Mont Royal”

  1. Fiona McQuarrie (@all_about_work) says:
    May 24, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Congratulations, Sheri! What an honour to have your work chosen to be the prize.

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  2. Gabriella says:
    May 24, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    This is wonderful, Shari. You must have felt so honored.

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  3. Linda Daily says:
    May 24, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Heartfelt congratulations,Shari. What a wonderful honor!

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  4. Kristiina SAkai says:
    May 24, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    What an honor for you, Shari, and you certainly deserve it. Congratulations and it is a truly beautiful painting. (I am such a fan of your work. Thank you or posting it for us.)

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  5. Monique says:
    May 24, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    How wonderful..for everyone!
    Your art really is so great!

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  6. Marc Lépine says:
    May 24, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I guess it’s his last present, but what a present! Being mayor in these years was such a big part of his life, probably the most important of all. I’m sure he is looking at your water-colour and he sees his best years drifting by. It’s really more than a water-colour. I just can’t stop imagining him clutching the painting in his arms… Félicitations, Shari!
    Marc

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  7. Joan says:
    May 24, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Congratulations, you should feel so proud.!

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  8. alancobb62@aol.com says:
    May 24, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Congrats Shari! You make us all proud! Regards!

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  9. Julie Gomez says:
    May 24, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    That’s great, Shari!

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  10. Garry Hamilton says:
    May 24, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Congratulations Shari, that’s wonderful news that your painting was chosen as the prize. Easy to understand why. Garry

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  11. Jean-Pierre Riel says:
    May 24, 2015 at 11:39 pm

    Congratulations Shari! It is a great honour for you and your painting is wonderful.

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  12. Tim Mancusi says:
    May 24, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    I am so happy for you! You certainly deserve it!
    No one paints Montreal better than you. You have
    made me look up various locales in your great city
    as well as it’s history.
    Way to go.

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  13. maria513340 says:
    May 25, 2015 at 2:04 am

    Congratulations and many thanks for sharing the good news.

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  14. Suzanne Marinier says:
    May 25, 2015 at 6:36 am

    Toutes mes félicitations Shari. Quel honneur. La contribution de monsieur Doré comme maire de Montréal a été remarquable. Je suis touchée que l’on puisse lui témoigner notre reconnaissance et tu peux être fière que ton oeuvre marque cet événement.

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  15. sgryn says:
    May 25, 2015 at 6:47 am

    Well, another “mazel tov” to a deserving artist, and a great lady!

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  16. Carole Prussin Blank says:
    May 25, 2015 at 7:53 am

    So thrilled for you! And how lucky for him to be the proud “owner” of a beautiful Shari!!!

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  17. Fleet Woodley says:
    May 25, 2015 at 8:18 am

    So cool. That’s such a great honor. You must be proud. Great piece too!

    ~Fleetwood

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  18. Alberta says:
    May 25, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Great honour and wonderful painting — no one does Montreal better than you,.Shari. Congratulations!

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  19. Lisa Mastorakos says:
    May 25, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Congratulations, Shari! We’re very proud of you.

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  20. Barbara Beynon says:
    May 25, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    What great news – congratulations, Shari!

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  21. andre savard says:
    May 25, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Congratulation Shari. You must be very proud of your accomplissement. What an honor.

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  22. Lidia mMarina Hurovich Neiva says:
    May 25, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Congratulations Shari!!! 🙂
    Ps:
    I love your paintings

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  23. Linda says:
    May 25, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Congratulations Shari! Mr. Dore is lucky to have one of your beautiful works!

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  24. Nathalie says:
    May 26, 2015 at 4:15 am

    Shari, this is so wonderful that your watercolour was the selected artwork for this year’s award. Jean Doré was and still is a real Ami de la montagne, as you are. Merci.

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    • Shari Blaukopf says:
      May 26, 2015 at 7:55 am

      Thanks so much Nathalie. It was a true honour, as you can imagine. And a very emotional moment for everyone. I hope that you are having a wonderful time where you are. Big hugs to Juliette and Martine. Hope the sketching and the croissants are wonderful.

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  25. Saru says:
    May 26, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Congratulations Sheri! What a wonderful painting!

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  26. drawandshoot says:
    May 26, 2015 at 10:58 am

    Congratulations, wonderful!

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  27. dightondesign says:
    May 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Shari, congratulations for the honor and well deserved. You are such a talented AND kind person! Mr. Doré has a prize for sure with that “November Panorama” watercolor painting you did. My friend, Lise, took me atop Mt. Royal and my breath was taken away when I looked out from the Chalet patio!

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    • Shari Blaukopf says:
      May 28, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Fran, I’m so glad you got to see the mountain. We are so lucky to have that in the middle of our beautiful city. And the Chalet patio has such a great view of downtown.

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  28. C.E. Reay says:
    May 27, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Hi Shari, I meant to congratulate you earlier but, you know how it goes. Anyway, it’s a wonderful recognition for you and a gorgeous painting. However, I hardly recognize M. Dore…I wonder if he’s well or he’s just aged (which I am familiar with)…I’m also about to send an email to see if you and D&R and perhaps K&M could come for brunch some weekend soon…c

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    • Shari Blaukopf says:
      May 27, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks Cheryl. It was an honour to have my painting chosen but a bittersweet event. M. Doré has pancreatic cancer and he could hardly stand. But he gave a great speech, his voice was strong and his mind is sharp. I wanted to meet him when it was over but he was just too weak. I will email you about brunch. We would love it.

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  29. Richard says:
    May 28, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Je suis, comme ceux et celles qui m’ont précédé, très heureux qu’une aquarelle comme vous les faites Shari soit retenu comme prix symbolisant cette relation profonde entre les Montréalais et leur montagne. Je suis de Québec, ne vous ai jamais rencontré. Mais j’étais à Montréal centre-ville toute la semaine et, dans mes quelques sorties sur la rue, ma pensée a souvent fait le lien entre vos dessins et ce que je voyais, à travers les édifices, la montagne en arrière-plan, le ciel et les nuages lourds de la chaleur de la fin d’après-midi. Façon renouvelée de voir la ville que l’on croit connaître. Et cette photo si touchante du Maire Doré dont le souvenir évoque chez moi la vision d’un maire moderne, accentue l’émotion que l’on ressent à la vue de votre aquarelle.

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