History of Sumi-e Artists of Canada
In 1963 the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) opened in Toronto to promote Japanese culture in Canada. The first sumi-e art classes were taught by Ruth Yamada. By 1984 the Sumi-e Artists of Canada was born.
Ruth Yamada, Betty-June Bilkey, an early president, and Marjorie Pigott, one of Ruth Yamada's instructors, are shown left-to-right in this historic photo.
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