Find out the artists responsible for the 61 exquisite miniature paintings lining the walls of The Gallery at Artisan Square at the annual Mini Gala, the Bowen Island Arts Council's biggest fundraiser. Fifty-nine artists contributed unsigned paintings in watercolour, oil, acrylic, encaustic, pen and ink, mixed media and digitally enhanced photography.
Paintings are sold by live auction at a gala event on Saturday March 8th. Doors open at 7pm and the auction starts at 8pm. Interested bidders are encouraged to sign up on the available bid sheets. Paintings that have two or more interested bidders go to live auction. Paintings can be viewed before the event on Fri or Sat 12-4pm. Absentee bids are welcome. Contact the gallery at 2454.
Mini Gala guests sign up for a bid paddle at the door. Graham Ritchie will command the stage as our very able auctioneer. It's a tough job as the bidding gets quite heated for favourite pieces.
The gala is always a sold-out event as everyone loves to dress up, be seen, schmooze, guess the identity of artists, outbid each other and enjoy the delicious food. Tickets are $15 and available at Phoenix or The Gallery.
Marc Gawthrop will provide musical entertainment. Wine will be on sale. Thank you to OPUS, Maynards, Movement clothing, Phoenix and David and Shirley Wrinch for their generous support.
The Mini Gala exhibition runs until March 16. The Mini Gala Reception (tickets required) is on March 8, starting at 7pm.
Go to www.biac.ca or [email protected] for more info.
