Join us for a celebratory evening of community, music, fine dining, and, of course, an incredible collection of artworks donated by past exhibiting artists and southern Alberta’s visual arts community.
Proceeds from this gala raise critical funds for exhibition programming, community outreach, and accessibility initiatives at the Gallery.
ART AUCTION 2023 ITINERARY
5 p.m. | Doors open for Art Auction 2023 presented by DIALOG
5 - 6 p.m. | Walk the red carpet sponsored by WA Environmental Services Ltd. and take photos at the photobooth sponsored by FWBA Architects
5 - 6 p.m. | Cocktail hour sponsored by Atkinson Team at eXp Realty, with bar sponsored by Fee Simple Law
6 p.m. | Take seats for main program
6:20 p.m. | Opening remarks, video presentation, and sparkling salute to the artists sponsored by Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
6:30 p.m. | Dinner service by Bourbon & Butter, sponsored by Subaru Lethbridge
7:30 p.m. | Dessert and live auction hosted by Doug Levis of Levis Fine Art Auctions and Appraisals
INTERMISSION
8:50 p.m. | Musical performance by Whitehorse sponsored by Tourism Lethbridge
9:10 p.m. | Final announcements, last call for silent auction
9:30 p.m. | Silent auction bidding will close
10 p.m. | Last call at bar
10:30 p.m. | Bar closes. Continue the celebration at Owl Acoustic Lounge.
11 p.m. | Gallery closed
We are grateful to all the community leaders who have generously supported this year’s event.
Presenting Sponsor: DIALOG
Good Taste Sponsor: Subaru Lethbridge
Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Atkinson Team at eXp Realty
Entertainment Sponsor: Tourism Lethbridge
Bar Sponsor: Fee Simple Law
Sparkling Salute to the Artists Sponsor: Allied Arts Council Of Lethbridge
Red Carpet Sponsor: WA Environmental Services Ltd.
Photo Booth Sponsor: FWBA Architects
Event Supporters
Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits, Armstrong Fine Art Services, Bourbon & Butter, Distilled Liquor Co., Flowers on 9th, L.A. Gallery 2.0, Legend Productions, Lethbridge Event Rentals, Doug Levis, Levis Fine Art Auctions & Appraisals, Owl Acoustic Lounge, Paramount Printers, Pattison Outdoor, Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, Cam Slomp, Spectrum Ale Works, and Wild Life Distillery.
Artwork Donors
Emily Promise Allison, Joseph Anderson, Cindy Baker, Victoria Baster, katie marie bruce, Catherine Burgess, Lauren Chipeur, Adrian and Valmarie Cooke, Star Crop Eared Wolf, Dagmar Dahle, Tanya Doody, Barry Doupé, Leanne Elias, Mandy Espezel, Denton Fredrickson, Donna Gallant, Marianne Gerlinger, Don Gill, Ella Gonzales, Jude Griebel, Herb Hicks, D. Hoffos, Bariyaa Ipaa, Mary Kavanagh, Heather Kehoe, Jeanne Kollée, Darcy Logan, Ken and Kathy Lewis, Corb Lund, Tara Lynn MacDougall, Petra Malá-Miller, Annie Martin, April Matisz, Billy McCarroll, Nate McLeod, Mary-Anne McTrowe, Morgan Melenka, David Miller, Harley Morman, Morris Nguyen, Chrissy Nickerson, Troy Nickle, Shanell Papp, Jeremy Pavka, Andrew Rabyniuk, Arianna Richardson, Nicole Riedmueller, Catherine Ross, Anita Ryder, Migueltzinta Solís, Kasia Sosnowski, Kellen Spencer, Corinne Thiessen, Gary Uchikura, Peter von Tiesenhausen, Nicholas Wade, Bekk Wells, Dan and Karen Westwood, Adam Whitford, Alison Yip, and Collin Zipp.
Silent Auction Donors
Awesome Adventures, Catwalk Salon & Spa, Chris Yauck Photography, Distilled Liquor Co., Cookie Crimes Ice Creamery, Italian Table, Galt Museum and Archives, Gentlemen III, Harvest Yoga Studio, John Wort Hannam, Legend Productions, Lethbridge Country Club, Lethbridge Symphony, Mint Smartwash, Robyn Lilley Skincare, Shaela Miller, Tompkins Jewellers, and more!
You can still support this year’s Art Auction by donating items to the silent auction or making a cash donation for a charitable tax receipt. Contact us at development@saag.ca for more information.
If you’re interested in attending this year’s Art Auction, you can join the waitlist through Eventbrite should any tickets become available closer to the event.
If you already purchased tickets but can no longer attend, consider making your purchase a charitable donation in exchange for a tax receipt, and return the ticket to us for resale.