Juno-award winning singer-songwriter Megan Nash has always had a soft spot for Moose Jaw — which is why she’s helped organize a holiday raffle to spotlight two unique gems here in the city.
Nash has joined forces with local ceramicist Kobie Spriggs — perhaps better known as existentialhippy on social media and in local storefronts — to offer a chance to win a custom-designed and hand-crafted coffee mug.
The mug’s design is inspired by Nash’s top hit, “Seeker,” featuring a labradorite crystal set into the handle just like the one Nash wears in her music video for the popular 2017 single.
“In that video, I’m wearing this big elaborate necklace that I bought from Essential Elements Metaphysical, in downtown Moose Jaw, and it was this piece for the whole scene throughout the video, and so [Kobie] drew inspiration from that,” said Nash.
Kobie Spriggs hand-crafted the mug using inspiration from Megan Nash’s hit “Seeker,” even including the crystal she wears in her music video. (supplied / existentialhippy)Because Nash’s whole idea was to do something to support the local community, entry into the draw is relatively simple: anyone who makes a monetary donation to Moose Jaw Pride before the draw deadline will be added to the pool of potential winners.
There’s no minimum requirement for donations, said Nash, as the purpose is to keep the contest open to anyone who would like to participate.
“I know it's a difficult time to ask for money from people, so we didn’t put a minimum or maximum on how much you can donate, so it's just if you can spare anything, we really appreciate it,” said Nash.
It’s also about supporting a deserving non-profit organization like Moose Jaw Pride and all of the positive work it does in Moose Jaw all year round.
“I’ve long admired Moose Jaw Pride, I think they’re such an important non-profit that doing such great work. They do so much for the community, with workshops, events, and the support and resources they offer,” said Nash. “I adore Rainbow Retro Thrift Shop, their storefront. I think it's such a great space and they’re really working towards making Moose Jaw a safer space for the LGBTQ+ community.”
Although the raffle is very Moose Jaw-focused, Nash said that it is open to anyone in Canada interested in taking part.
“The whole big part of this is just to celebrate community,” said Nash. “I just really love the community in Moose Jaw. It's been so supportive of me throughout these years of me playing music and being an artist based out of the surrounding area, and I just really appreciate the work that Moose Jaw Pride is doing.”
The deadline to make a donation is Dec. 29 at midnight, said Nash, in order to be entered into the draw. Donations can be made online through Moose Jaw Pride’s website, at moosejawpride.ca/donate.
She will be drawing the lucky winner live on her Instagram page on Dec. 30 at 2 p.m., with Rainbow Retro also streaming the draw on their Instagram page as well.
Nash also shared that she has a few more projects like this one in the works for the new year, to continue spreading positivity in the community, and said to keep an eye open for more announcements.
