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Vernon Public Art Gallery Raises Record-Breaking $115,000 at Annual Fundraiser
The annual gala marked a fourth straight record year, with auction highlights led by a $6,500 Heidi Thompson painting and strong community support.
- On Wednesday, July 15, the Vernon Public Art Gallery held its 40th anniversary Midsummer's Eve of the Arts fundraiser at the Coldstream Community Hall, raising a record-breaking $115,000.
- Marking a fourth consecutive record-breaking year, the event secured funds to sustain contemporary art exhibitions and educational programming as Executive Director Dauna Kennedy noted the gallery remains in a strong position.
- Bidding reached a peak with Heidi Thompson's 'Soft Shower of Light in Blue' selling for $6,500, while James Postill's two paintings brought $6,150 and Gabrielle Strong's 'Wrapped in Sky' fetched $3,400.
- Long-Time auctioneer Don Raffan led the live auction, which concluded with Doug Alcock's 'Rain Forest' selling for $2,200; Alcock has donated artwork to the fundraiser since its earliest years.
- The evening fostered a multi-generational atmosphere, bringing together long-time supporters and new attendees. Kennedy expressed gratitude to the "volunteers, board members, staff, contributing artists and businesses, and attendees" who ensured the event's success.
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Vernon gallery fundraiser sets fourth consecutive record
What an eve. The 40th anniversary Midsummer’s Eve of Arts – a major fundraiser for the Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) – was an unmitigated success. The milestone celebration – held Wednesday, July 15, at the Coldstream Community Hall – raised more than $115,000, marking a fourth consecutive record-breaking year, and bringing together supporters of the arts for a memorable evening of philanthropy and community celebration. “The success of this …
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