Yates has been producing art for over forty years. It was time for a show of his recent works and a celebration of his retrospective pieces.The show was installed in a private residence in Minnedosa, Manitoba.
The opening was on Friday, May 24, 2013, on a full moon during one of the coolest of Manitoba springs. Viewing continued through Saturday and Sunday afternoon. More than fifty people attended to view and purchase pieces of Yates' art.
To celebrate artistic achievement, on the Saturday Evening Yates' art show included a house concert featuring Ainsley Freisen.
The art from the show has been distributed to galleries across Canada.