Vancouver Island School Of Art

The Vancouver Island School of Art is hosting their 4th Annual “Art Incognito” gala event on Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 5 pm at 2549 Quadra Street
This event provides an excellent opportunity for art lovers to buy original works of art at very reasonable prices. Artwork is sold by silent auction, with minimum bids between $100-$300.

Tickets are $25 and include a drink, delectable delights from Truffles Catering, Charelli’s Delicatessen and Pure Vanilla Bakery plus live entertainment from the Kelby McNayr Trio. This year’s event includes a Martini Bar.
Another addition to this year’s event is a preview sale on Thursday, September 10 from 4 to 6 pm gives serious buyers the opportunity to purchase artwork for double the minimum bid. Tickets are $35 and include entry to the main event on Friday September 11. Tickets are available at the door or prior to the event by phoning or visiting the school.

Each year, well known and lesser known artists from across the province donate their original artwork to this major fundraiser. Artwork is not identified by artist’s name and any signatures are covered so that the identity of the artist remains anonymous during the show. Past artists include Pat Martin Bates, Robert Bateman, Flemming Jorgensen, Leslie Poole and Mowry Baden.

This year artists include Glen Loates, Gwen Curry, Eva Campbell, Ken Faulks, Liam Hanna-Lloyd,Brad Pasutti, Heather Keenan and Phyllis Serota.

“We are very excited to have such an interesting array of work this year including paintings, drawings and photographs. It never ceases to amaze us how generous and receptive the art community is with regard to donating pieces to our event.” Executive Director Wendy Welch.

Proceeds from this event fund the Vancouver Island School of Art’s programming. The
Vancouver Island School of Art is a registered Canadian charity and non-profit society.