PARVIN SHERE  has been appointed as a jury of the prestigious Manitoba Society of Artists, Canada . The society was established in the year 1902 and the first annual exhibition was held in 1926. The main purpose of the society is to promote professional and visual artists.. From time to time members of this elite society exhibit social events and participate in educational ventures , such as lectures, slide presentations and workshops. The main hilight of the society every year is the “Annual Open Juried Competition” with hundreds of participants. In the year 2002 the Manitoba Society of Artists celebrated its 100th anniversary . It was a memorable event and work was displayed by current members followed by a commemorative banquet and art history conference. In 2012 , the Manitoba Society of Artists will celebrate its 110th anniversary.

Photo of jury panel: Back row: Sheldon Dawes , dale turner, Luba Olesky, bill Shoup, Eleanore esau, Front row: Jean Wiens, Fran partridge, Parvin Shere, Lois Hogg