This painting is a visual documentation and commemoration of a significant time in the Victoria arts community. There is excitement over a show of new works by Herbert Siebner and trepidation as his rooster is flying about the heads of attendees. It is an example of the level of energy that followed The Limners, a society of artists intending to raise the level of artistic excellence in the city.The painting is a reminder of the contributions of Herbert Siebner, Nita Forest, Pat Martin Bates, Maxwell Bates, Bob Dicastro, Robin Skelton, and other members of the Limners to the cultural enrichment of the community. It celebrates The Limner's lasting impact on the local arts scene, an important chapter in the history of the Victoria arts community.